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Castita Soto-Mattson

Registered Nurse
Wellington,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Interim Home Health Care
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2016 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

Registered Nurse

Health Care District Of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2015 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, SQ, Rectal and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Registered Nurse

North Broward Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2004 - 10.2007
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on Neuro-Tele/Stepdown, providing direct care, assignments, and supervising team comprised of CNA's, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as antibiotic management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Education

Associate of Science - Nurse

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2002 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
01.2021 - Current

Skills

    Intravenous therapy

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Software

Welligent

Microsoft Office

Contiulink

Kinnser

Alora

Certification

Certified Wound Care Technician, WOCN

Interests

Wound Care

Patient Contact

Education

IV Administration

PICC/Central line/Port care

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Interim Home Health Care
02.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

Health Care District Of Palm Beach County
10.2015 - Current

Certified Wound Care Technician, WOCN

02-2012

Registered Nurse

North Broward Medical Center
12.2004 - 10.2007

Associate of Science - Nurse

Broward College
01.2002 - 12.2004

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