Alyssa Castleman
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in ACLS and precepting, fostering a supportive environment for new staff and students alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2023 - Current
- 2W is a cardiac telemetry unit where I have specialized in post cardiac interventional care, NSTEMI, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Chest Pain. Confidently managing critical anti-arrhythmic and anticoagulation drips.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, USN
USS John C. Stennis
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Online07-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton
Virginia Beach, VA04-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical drip management (ex: Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin)
- Post cardiac catheterization care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Charge Nurse
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- EMR / EHR
- Chest pain management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, USN
06.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton