Ashley Ortega-Castro
Coconut Creek
Summary
Attentive and focused Healthcare professional offering hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in all areas of patient care, including assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Advent Health
Celebration, FL
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted ongoing monitoring post-TPA/IR embolization procedures with evaluations of behaviors and conditions.
- Performed frequent NIH checks and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed EVD insertions and herniation monitoring.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Advent Health
Celebration, FL
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to respiratory failure.
- Responded to and treated sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms requiring ventilator support.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care while using critical thinking.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care
Advent Health
Celebration, FL
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2021
Associate in Science - Nursing, RN
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL08.2016
Skills
- Critical Care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Computer proficient
- Ability to work under pressure
- Leadership qualities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
NIH Stroke Scale
January 2024
Apex Innovations
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
April 2024
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS)
March 2023
American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Advent Health
06.2022 - 07.2023
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Advent Health
12.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care
Advent Health
03.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Associate in Science - Nursing, RN
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College