Karina Castro
Miami,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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records system.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Student Nurse Intern
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
Guest Service Representative
Target
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted guests with reservation modifications, resolving any issues promptly and professionally.
- Handled payment transactions accurately, maintaining proper cash handling procedures at all times.
- Resolved guest complaints diplomatically to maintain a positive property reputation and high customer satisfaction rates.
- Developed strong rapport with returning guests to foster loyalty and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2022
Minor - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2022
Skills
- Basic Life Support certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified
- APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certified
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Immunotherapy Administration
- Central Line Management
- Bone marrow transplant care
- Palliative Care
- Radiation therapy support
Timeline
RN
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
Guest Service Representative
Target
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Minor - Psychology
Florida International University
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