Chielo Ann Castro
El Paso,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Operating Room and Delivery Room Nurse with a gentle personality and the drive to give exemplary care to patients of all ages. Poised professional proudly offering more than 3 years' expertise assisting surgeons with procedures, which include General Surgery and OB/GYN cases.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Operating Room and Delivery Room
Angeles University Foundation Medical Center
Angeles City, Philippines
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- 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.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Nurse Volunteer, Operating Room and Delivery Room
Angeles University Foundation Medical Center
Angeles City, Philippines
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Assisted primary care provider with procedures by preparing appropriate instruments and sterile field.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff.
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments to help physician get ready for procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Nurse Volunteer, Clinical Areas
Angeles University Foundation Medical Center
Angeles City, Pampanga
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Assessed and offered nursing advice to patients with medical complaints or concerns and responded to requests for assistance.
- Assisted primary care provider with procedures by preparing appropriate instruments and sterile field.
- Planned for client treatment discharge and termination and established treatment plans.
- Provided high quality care to approximately 10 patients per day on 15 bed unit
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff.
- Performed nursing care within scope of license and credentials and followed charting protocols to document care provided.
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
- Completed paperwork and evaluation forms to document patient interactions.
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Angeles City, Philippines04.2011
High School Diploma -
Angeles University Foundation Integrated School
Angeles City, Philippines03.2007
Skills
- With good anticipation in surgical operations and can work under time pressure
- Dedicated and productive in a very professional way
- With good therapeutic communication
- Adaptable in any kind of work environment and in any diverse group of people
- Quick learner and has skills in most hospital area
- Excellent in drug computations
Certification
- Licensed Nurse - Hawaii & NY
- BLS & ACLS
Languages
English
Filipino
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Operating Room and Delivery Room
Angeles University Foundation Medical Center
08.2013 - 09.2016
Nurse Volunteer, Operating Room and Delivery Room
Angeles University Foundation Medical Center
08.2012 - 02.2013
Nurse Volunteer, Clinical Areas
Angeles University Foundation Medical Center
10.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
High School Diploma -
Angeles University Foundation Integrated School
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