ANDREA CASTRO-ACHI

Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital

Elkhart General Hospital

Wake Med Raleigh Hospital

• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters, arterial lines, central lines, vasoactive drugs titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tube management and CRRT management.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Cardiac ICU specialization working under the supervision of cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons treating critically ill patients recovering from open heart surgery, pacemaker or angioplasty heart surgery.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by assisting with pa catheter and arterial line insertions, vasoactive drug titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tube management, CRRT management.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis, acute respiratory distress and cardiac arrest.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.