Amy Castro
Highland
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, with extensive Intensive Care Unit experience. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in critical care patient management, advanced cardiac life support, and emergency response. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing situations, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health System
Highland
08.2015 - Current
- Critical Care certified; CCRN
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs and titrate medications and patient conditions regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Expert level experience with CRRT, IABP, impella, therapeutic temperature management
- Experience with ECMO but not proficient
Registered Nurse
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Mixed ICU with trauma, neuro, medical surgical critical care patient population
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient care effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Joseph’s medical center
Paterson
06.2011 - 04.2013
- Mixed Trauma/Surgery/Neuro critical care
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Medical/surgical ICU
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Neuro step down unit
- Administered medications and treatments to patients with neurological conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and neurological status for acute care patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA 09.2006 - 08.2009
Skills
- CRRT management
- Act as charge nurse regularly
- Rapid response team
- Impella management
- IABP management
- Experience with titration of critical care medications
- Expert IV skills
- Act as preceptor for new critical care nurses
Certification
- Registered nurse license number 621369 certificate 2619308 expiration 11/30/2026
- ACLS ecard code 265401601813 expiration 5/2027
- BLS ecard code 265411601823 expiration 5/2027
- CCRN expiration 4/2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health System
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Morristown Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Joseph’s medical center
06.2011 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital
06.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Albany Medical Center Hospital
09.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
09.2006 - 08.2009