Aurea E Castillo
White Oak,GA
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick, GA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- TELEMETRY UNIT
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph/Candler Medical Center
Savannah, GA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- ICU/PCU/ED HOLD/MEDSURG/TELEMETRY
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Observation Admission/Discharge Unit.
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health-Trinity
Fort Dodge, IA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse, StaffFlex
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Float/Flex to ICU, PCU, ED Hold, Interventional Radiology, Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, CVICU, Admission and Discharge.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment
NurseChoice/AMN
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Staff Flex ICU, PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and move to any unit as needed.
Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment
Cross Country Travel Agency
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Unit
- Performed diagnosis, treatment, and care for patient recovering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, sepsis, shock, respiratory insufficiencies, myocardial Infarction and many other diseases, surgery and emergency states
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Operated all necessary ventilation, IV, and monitoring equipment
- Blood and derivate transfusion.
Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment
NurseChoice/AMN Travel Agency
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Units
- Ensured open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures; update computerized patient data
- Performed diagnosis, treatment, and care for patient recovering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, sepsis, shock, respiratory insufficiencies, myocardial Infarction and many other diseases, surgery and emergency states
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Operated all necessary ventilation, IV, and monitoring equipment
- Blood and derivate transfusion
- Electrolytes replacement based on the lab results
- Administration control narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys
- Enforced regulation requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medication during change of shift.
Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment
SNAP Nurse Travel Agency
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Started and titrated pressors drips, mild to moderate sedation drips
- Monitored patients on induced coma, perform TOF
- Also manage, start and titrate heparin and insulin drips
- Set up everything needed for intubation, chest tubes, central line, arterial lines and assist physician
- Able to manage cooling blankets and bairhogger
- Set up and monitor CVP and EV1000
- Able to manage mechanical vents, BiPap and Hiflow
- Perform mouth care per protocol and as needed
- Monitored and cared for fresh tracheostomy.
Registered Nurse, Flex Nurse
UF Health Shands
Jacksonville, FL
12.2015 - 01.2021
- Worked in MICU/ MSICU, NSICU/SICU, CCU, CVICU, PICU, PCU and Med/Surg units
- Monitored patients with neurological deficits, trauma and shot wounds
- Started and titrated pressors drips, mild to moderate sedation drips
- Monitored patients on induced coma, perform TOF as ordered
- Managed, started and titrated heparin and insulin drips
- Set up everything needed for intubation, chest tubes, central line, arterial lines and assist physician
- Able to manage cooling blankets and bairhogger
- Set up and monitor CVP and EV1000
- Able to manage mechanical vents, BiPap and Hiflow
- Perform mouth care per protocol and as needed
- Monitored and cared for fresh tracheotomies.
Staff Nurse
Medical Express Staffing Agency
San Diego, CA
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Direct patient care within the Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit
- Updated computerized patient data
- Performed treatment and care for patient recovering from GI bleed, sepsis shock, respiratory problems, myocardial infarction, and many other conditions, diseases, as well as pre- and post-surgery care.
Staff Nurse
Medpro Healthcare Staffing
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Direct patient care within the Intensive Care Unit
- Updated computerized patient data
- Performed treatment and care for patient recovering from GI bleed, sepsis shock, respiratory problems, myocardial infarction, and many other conditions, diseases, as well as pre- and post-surgery care.
Staff Nurse
The Villages Regional Hospital
Lady Lake, FL
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Direct patient care, post cardiac cath care, start heparin therapy and monitoring for therapeutic purpose, draw blood sample for labs, start intravenous fluids for maintenance or resuscitation, pass medications and evaluate effectiveness
- Assessed patient for changes and/ or health improvement pertaining to ordered treatment.
Registered Nurse, ICU Float
AMN Travel Agency
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Oversees direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Unit.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care & Step-Down Unit
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
San Juan, PR
05.2010 - 02.2013
- Oversee direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Unit and Step-Down Unit
- Ensured open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures; update computerized patient data
- Performed diagnosis, treatment, and care for patient recovering from gastrointestinal bleeding, sepsis, shock, respiratory insufficiencies, myocardial Infarction and many other diseases, surgery and emergency states
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Operated all necessary ventilation, IV, and monitoring equipment
- Blood and derivate transfusion
- Electrolytes replacement based on the lab results
- Administrated control narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys
- Enforce regulation requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medication during change of shift.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ryder Memorial Hospital
Humacao, PR
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Oversee direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Unit
- Performed diagnosis, treatment, and care for patient recovering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, sepsis, shock, respiratory insufficiencies, myocardial Infarction and many other diseases, surgery and emergency states
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Operated all necessary ventilation, IV, and monitoring equipment
- Blood and derivate transfusion.
Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
11.2004 - 06.2007
- Extended Care Line: Admissions, Patient Classification, MDS Care Plans, Patient Care, Weekly Skin Assessment, Attend Interdisciplinary Meetings, Charge Nurse Duties, Shift Assignments, Wound Care, Tracheostomy Suction and Care, Medication Administration, Palliative and Hospice Care, Post-Mortem Care, Computer literate.
Registered Nurse, Triage, Observation Area, Pediatrics, Critical Care
Ryder Memorial Hospital
Humacao, PR
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Preparation of Medications and administration of intravenous medication, insertion of foley catheter
- Assisted MD with procedures, patient education, documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Interamerica University of Puerto Rico
12.2009
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Interamerica University of Puerto Rico
12.2003
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Critical Care
- Chart updating
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Care Planning
- IV setup
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient discharging
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Discharge
- SBAR communication
- Medication Administration
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Documenting vitals
- Culturally sensitive
- Ventilator care
- Epic EHR Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Procedure preparations
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Education
- EMR Systems
- Feeding Assistance
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- IV and venipuncture certified
Affiliations
- Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners - Active Member
- Florida Board of Nurse Examiners - Active Member
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board - Active Member
Licensurecertifications
- Florida Registered Nurse, 04/2026
- American Heart Association ACLS, 12/2025
- American Heart Association BLS, 12/2025
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- CMSRN
- REGISTERED NURSE
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
03.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph/Candler Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health-Trinity
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, StaffFlex
AdventHealth
07.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment
NurseChoice/AMN
02.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment
Cross Country Travel Agency
11.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment
NurseChoice/AMN Travel Agency
07.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment
SNAP Nurse Travel Agency
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Flex Nurse
UF Health Shands
12.2015 - 01.2021
Staff Nurse
Medical Express Staffing Agency
07.2015 - 10.2015
Staff Nurse
Medpro Healthcare Staffing
12.2014 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse
The Villages Regional Hospital
10.2013 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, ICU Float
AMN Travel Agency
02.2013 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care & Step-Down Unit
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
05.2010 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ryder Memorial Hospital
02.2008 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
11.2004 - 06.2007
Registered Nurse, Triage, Observation Area, Pediatrics, Critical Care
Ryder Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Interamerica University of Puerto Rico
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Interamerica University of Puerto Rico