Rachel Matejowsky
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nurse with 3 years of experience in Pediatric Oncology and 9 years of experience in healthcare. Focused on administering chemotherapy, managing symptomology and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based patient care in fast-paced clinical settings. Passionate about improving patient outcomes and supporting families through the challenges of pediatric cancer treatment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center
01.2022 - Current
- Administered anaphylactic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and blood products to patients, ensuring proper dosage and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Performed central line care on immunocompromised patients, ensuring adherence to strict infection control protocols.
- Provided comprehensive new diagnosis education to patients and their families to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with social workers, chaplains, child life specialists, music and art therapists to provide holistic care and enhance overall patient well-being.
Senior Lactation Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Planned and implemented plans of care to couplets with higher acuity in addition to the tasks listed below.
- Precepted new highers to the Lactation Assistant position.
Lactation Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Provide education to mothers on the postpartum unit about
normal breastfeeding patterns, diaper frequency, hunger cues,
benefits of skin-to-skin contact and signs of effective milk transfer. - Observe maternal breast and nipple anatomy, provide education on feeding cues and readiness of infant to breastfeed.
- Assist with direct breastfeeding while utilizing various positions to achieve comfort and efficiency in feeding. Provide pre/post feed weights as needed.
- Assist with breastfeeding devices, alternative feeding methods, and provide plans to assist with increasing milk volume.
- Initiate use of breast pump, observe pumping sessions, educate on pumping settings, frequency of pumping sessions, labeling and transportation of breastmilk for NICU mothers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Houston Main Campus
12-2018
Skills
- Nurse preceptor
- Chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration
- Central line care
- Symptom management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control measures
- Time management in a fast paced setting
- Pediatric therapeutic communication
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Certified Hematology Oncology Pediatric Nurse (in progress)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center
01.2022 - Current
Senior Lactation Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2022
Lactation Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
11.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Houston Main Campus
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