Efficient and reliable RN with 11 years health care experience. Dedicated compassionate nurse who listens to patients, puts patients first and is committed to excellence always. 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.
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Caitlin Castro
Frisco,TX
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Medical City Of Frisco
Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/Phase 2
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Ensures that operative and informed consents are in order
- Takes and records vital statistics/history of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Ensures that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff
- Initiates IVs, EKG's, and draws labs ordered by the surgeon needed prior to surgery in a timely manner
- Initiates patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
- Managed care for post operative phase 2 patient through to discharge
- Educated patient and patients families of all discharge information
Medical City of Lewisville
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
02.2018 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Managed care of critically ill patients
- Precepted students and new nurses
- Preformed nursing care in compliance with safety policies and procedures by hospital and nursing department
- Assess, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care needs of patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Center of Lewisville
Patient Care Technician
01.2014 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Assisted the licensed staff with basic patient care functions
- Bathing, ambulating, toileting, and feeding patients
- Pick up meal trays, take vital signs, and measure and record intake and output
- Bedside glucose checks, foley catheter care including discontinuation as ordered, urine collection, tracheostomy care, and simple dressing care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
The Lodge on Preston Ridge
Patient Care Assistant
10.2011 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
- Monitored vital signs
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Maintained a clean, healthy, and safe environment
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Cottonwood Nursing Home
Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2011 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments, and entered information in patient records and charts
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patient’s condition or environment
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Education
Galen College of NursingOnline
Bachelor of Science from BSN
2023
University Overview
El Centro Dallas Community CollegeDallas, TX
Associate Degree in Nursing from ADN
2018
University Overview
NCTCCorinth, Tx
Certified Nursing Aide from CNA
2011
University Overview
Little Elm High SchoolLittle Elm, Tx
High School diploma
2004
University Overview
Skills
- Dedicated Preceptor
- Committed team player
- Patient-Focused Care
- Critical thinking, problem solving
- IV Insertion and Blood Draw, Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Unit Oversight
- Clear Patient Communication
- Nursing Assignments
- Charge Nurse
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Extreme Nursing award MCF 2022
- Magnet Champion 2022
- Pre-op and Phase 2 Charge Nurse 2022
- MCL PCU Unit of Distinction 2017, 2018, 2019
- Patient Experience winner for January, February, and August of 2019
- Preceptor for Students and Interns 2020
- Graduated from the HCA Interns program 2019
- Completed the 2-Step Nursing program HCA 2018
- Head Patient Care Associate at The Lodge Frisco TX 2013
- Employee of the month at Cottonwood Nursing Home 2011
Certification
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/Phase 2
Medical City Of Frisco
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Medical City of Lewisville
02.2018 - 05.2021
Patient Care Technician
Medical Center of Lewisville
01.2014 - 02.2018
Patient Care Assistant
The Lodge on Preston Ridge
10.2011 - 07.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottonwood Nursing Home
08.2011 - 10.2011
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from BSN
El Centro Dallas Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing from ADN
NCTC
Certified Nursing Aide from CNA
Little Elm High School
High School diploma
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
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