Abigail Castillo
Madison
Summary
Nurse Care Team Leader specializing in pediatric perioperative nursing at an academic children's hospital. Proven expertise in patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and protocol-driven care. Well-prepared to support pediatric clinical research through care coordination, data integrity, physical assessment, patient education, and specimen handling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Care Team Leader
American Family Children's Hospital Operating Room
Madison
09.2023 - Current
- Serve as a primary liaison between surgeons, anesthesiology, and nursing staff to coordinate care and procedural logistics
- Educate clinical staff via annual competencies, vendor in-service training, and new staff orientation
- Collaborate with surgeons, unit leadership, and vendors to organize and initiate product and device trials
- Represent unit priorities on organizational quality improvement projects
Nurse Staffing and Operations Council
UW Health
Madison
07.2023 - Current
- Advance professional practice and autonomy to enhance nursing standards
- Improve nurse satisfaction through targeted initiatives and support programs
- Achieve quality patient care by implementing best practices
RN Circulating Nurse
American Family Children's Hospital Operating Room
Madison
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Provide professional nursing care to pediatric patients in accordance with established clinical protocols and safety standards
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and monitor for adverse events or complications, escalating concerns appropriately
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and data entry in Health Link, ensuring confidentiality of PHI
- Demonstrate adaptability to time-sensitive and emergent situations
- Educate pediatric patients and families regarding procedures, care plans, and expectations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood University
Madison, WI07-2025
Human Subjects Protection Course
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI07-2025
Skills
- Patient and family-centered care
- Informed consent
- Patient and staff education
- Physical assessment
- Specimen collection and handling
- Health documentation management
- Confidentiality practices
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Equipment and supply management
- Scheduling logistics
Certification
• Registered Nurse, Wisconsin, 252614-30, 02/01/20 - Present
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), 1809662, 12/01/24 - Present
• BLS/CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 05/01/19 - Present
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), 1809662, 12/01/24 - Present
• BLS/CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 05/01/19 - Present
Accomplishments
LEAD Clinical Ladder Program, Level 2 Designation, 01/01/25, Present
Timeline
RN Care Team Leader
American Family Children's Hospital Operating Room
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Staffing and Operations Council
UW Health
07.2023 - Current
RN Circulating Nurse
American Family Children's Hospital Operating Room
03.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood University
Human Subjects Protection Course
University of Wisconsin, Madison