Blanca Castellon
Miami
Summary
Experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with nearly three decades of experience in emergency medicine, ICU, and post-kidney transplant coordination. Proficient in handling high-pressure situations with clinical expertise, critical thinking, and a collaborative patient care approach. Fluent in English and Spanish, facilitating effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transplant Coordinator
Jackson Health Systems
01.2015 - Current
- - Manage care of post-kidney transplant patients post-discharge
- - Review lab results, adjust immunosuppressive medications
- - Identify early signs of complications or rejection and collaborate with multidisciplinary providers
- - Educate patients and families on follow-up care and medication adherence
Registered Nurse
South Miami Hospital
05.1997 - 01.2015
- - Emergency Department: Delivered care to a wide range of patients including trauma, cardiac, and medical emergencies. Handled triage, rapid assessment, and coordinated with physicians
- - ICU: Provided critical care to high-acuity patients, managed complex medication regimens, and performed advanced life support
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - APRN-BC
Florida National University
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson School of Nursing
06.1996
Skills
- - Emergency & Critical Care
- - Triage & Rapid Assessment
- - Advanced Clinical Decision-Making
- - Medication Management
- - Patient & Family Education
- - Lab & Diagnostic Review
- - Team Collaboration & Leadership
- - Bilingual - English/Spanish
- Healthcare regulations
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
Certification
- - APRN-FNP-BC
- - BLS & ACLS (Current)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transplant Coordinator
Jackson Health Systems
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
South Miami Hospital
05.1997 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson School of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing - APRN-BC
Florida National University
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