Carolyn Castro
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with solid teaching acumen and passion for developing new nurses with skills to meet changing healthcare demands. Expert clinical knowledge and judgment with skills in communication, planning and workflow management. Highly observant and diligent about identifying and correcting mistakes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
United Staffing Agency
New York, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
- Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
- Attended professional development conferences related to pediatric nursing topics.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
Clinical Nurse Lead/Educator
New York Presbyterian Medical Group
Brooklyn, NY
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices were followed.
- Coordinates nursing educational programs and activities for healthcare settings; provides continuous education and training to nursing staff; assesses educational needs of staff.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and issues.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed. Participated in planning and conducting nursing staff development programs.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
- Provided instruction to nursing staff on new procedures and techniques.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and best practices.
- Maintained records of educational activities, including attendance rosters and course evaluations.
- Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
- Plan, organized, coordinate and evaluate in-service nursing orientation; staff development, and educational activities.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08-2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing LPN
Southern Westchester BOCES
Elmsford, NY06-2009
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff Development
- Clinical Supervision
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Performing physical assessments
- Continuous Improvement
- Effective Communication
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Team building
Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the Nurse Educator position currently available at Kings County Hospital. I recently graduated from a Graduate school with a master’s degree in nursing leadership and have recently been working as a School Registered Nurse. I believe that my education and work experience make me an ideal candidate for this position. As a registered Nurse, I developed skills in clinical education, career development, and resource management. As a clinical instructor, I was responsible for educating new nurses on proper practices and ensuring their continued professional development. I also assisted in the creation of career development plans for new nurses, working alongside them to develop their skills and prepare them for future leadership roles. In addition to my skills, I possess several strengths that I believe will make me successful as a Nurse Educator. I am highly motivated and passionate about nursing, and my dedication to my profession will translate into a commitment to education and development of new nurses. I am also an effective communicator, able to convey complex information in a simple and understandable manner, which is essential when instructing new nurses. Finally, I have strong leadership skills, developed through my experiences as a clinical leader and charge nurse. As a Nurse Educator, I will exhibit leadership by collaborating with colleagues, being supportive of new nurses’ needs, encouraging critical thinking, and motivating new nurses to become leaders in their profession. In conclusion, I am confident that my skills and strengths make me an ideal candidate for the Nurse Educator position. Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Castro, MSN RN
Personal Information
Title: Nurse Educator
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- IV CERTIVICATION
- ONS CERTIFICATION
Timeline
School Nurse
United Staffing Agency
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Lead/Educator
New York Presbyterian Medical Group
02.2020 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing LPN
Southern Westchester BOCES
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