Keyona Alcime
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in medical-surgical, detoxification, behavioral health, and correctional healthcare settings. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessments, withdrawal management, crisis intervention, and suicide risk evaluation across diverse and high-acuity populations. Demonstrated leadership as a Charge Nurse within a correctional environment, providing care in fast-paced, highly regulated settings while ensuring safety, compliance, and continuity of care. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
1st Step Behavioral Health
Pompano Beach, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessments using CIWA and COWS protocols.
- Administer detox and psychotropic medications; monitor effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Provide evidence-based withdrawal management and crisis intervention.
- Perform suicide risk assessments and utilize de-escalation techniques.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center–Banyan Boca
Boca Raton, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and LOCUS/ASAM evaluations.
- Administer medications while providing patient education on treatment plans.
- Coordinate continuity of care during psychiatric crises and emergencies.
- Maintain documentation in compliance with state and facility regulations.
- Apply clinical judgment in crisis situations, including risk assessments and de-escalation techniques.
Charge Nurse
Wellpath–North Broward Bureau
Pompano Beach, USA
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Led daily nursing operations and supervised staff.
- Administered medications and IV therapy; responded to medical emergencies.
- Ensured compliance with clinical policies and documentation standards.
- Assisted with staff training, scheduling, and unit readiness.
Registered Nurse
Still Behavioral Health–Still Detox/Healing Place
Boca Raton & Lauderhill, FL
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted health screenings, triage, and ongoing assessment of detox patients.
- Administered medications and managed controlled substances per protocol.
- Performed and documented urinalysis testing and toxicology orders.
- Ensured infection control compliance and accurate patient documentation.
Registered Nurse–Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, USA
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered care to acutely ill and post-operative patients.
- Performed assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided wound care, pain management, and patient education to support recovery and safe discharge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery and discharge planning.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2021
Skills
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Behavioral health and detox nursing
- Correctional healthcare
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
1st Step Behavioral Health
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center–Banyan Boca
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Still Behavioral Health–Still Detox/Healing Place
12.2023 - 05.2024
Charge Nurse
Wellpath–North Broward Bureau
05.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse–Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Good Samaritan Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University