Arasay Castillo
RN
Pembroke Pines,United States
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. 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. Well-qualified nurse with full FL credentials and extensive experience in Geriatrics office settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chen Medical Center
Pembroke Pines, United States
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Medical Assistant
Leon Medical Centers
Hialeah, FL
09.2014 - 05.2022
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Universal Career School
Miami, FL08.2019
RMA - Medical Assistant
Southeastern College
Hialeah, FL05.2014
High School Diploma -
Nottingham High School
Syracuse, NY09.2007
Skills
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Outlook
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Assessing IV site
- Calculating IV rates
- Monitoring effectiveness of IV therapy
- Discontinuing peripheral IV
- Diet and Nutrition
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Supply Management
- Nursing Consultation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Examination
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- PICC Lines
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Seizure Disorders
- Chest Tubes
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Interpreting EKGs
- Nursing Assignments
- Time Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Heart Failure
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Test Interpretations
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Patient Admission
- Quality Control Analysis
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Operation Monitoring
- Pharmacology
- Geriatrics
- Service-Orientation
- Monitoring
Certification
- Licensed (RN) Registered Nurse
- CPR/AED (BLS)
- Certified (RMA) Registered Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Chen Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Leon Medical Centers
09.2014 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Universal Career School
RMA - Medical Assistant
Southeastern College
High School Diploma -
Nottingham High School
- Licensed (RN) Registered Nurse
- CPR/AED (BLS)
- Certified (RMA) Registered Medical Assistant
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