Welligent
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
Preventive health
Neurology awareness
IV setup
Diabetes and nutrition education
Foley catheters
Feeding pumps understanding
Emergency Procedures
Home care
Direct Patient Care
High level of autonomy
Strong clinical judgment
Tracheostomy Care
Software
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