Christina Casillas
El Paso
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Ortho/Surgical
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Pre Op /RN, PACU
East El Paso Surgical Center-HCA
04.2013 - 03.2021
- Conducting thorough pre-operative assessments
- Reviewing medical history, medications, and allergies.
- Preparing patients physically ( start IV's, administering medications, blood glucose, utilize I-stat machine and urine pregnancy screen.
- Verifying surgical consent, ensuring the surgical site is properly marked-timeout process.
- Notify anesthesiologists and surgeon of any abnormal findings.
- Assisting with the post operative care in recovery. Monitoring vitals and other parameters.
- Once stable for discharge educate patient and family on discharge instructions.
- Other duties to include: Quality control, pathology report follow up, chart reviews/audits and discharge follow up calls.
Charge RN Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Served as primary liaison between physicians and nursing staff, maintaining clear communication channels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
RN Director of Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Oversee the daily clinical operations of 3 West.
- Ensuring exceptional patient care by patient rounding.
- Maintaining regulations and compliance aligned with Joint Commission standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Fostering a positive and productive work environment to reduce turn over rates.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs in collaboration with the nurse educator.
Charge RN Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
07.2008 - 10.2010
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Mentored and supervised new nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
RN Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
04.2007 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Charge RN Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
03.2006 - 04.2007
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Optimized resource allocation during high-volume periods by efficiently delegating tasks based on staff skill sets.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies by diligently monitoring documentation accuracy within the unit.
- Mentored and supervised new nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive care coordination.
- Served as primary liaison between physicians and nursing staff, maintaining clear communication channels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
RN Ortho/Surgical
Del Sol Medical Center
12.2003 - 03.2006
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, ILAssociate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
RN Ortho/Surgical
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
Pre Op /RN, PACU
East El Paso Surgical Center-HCA
04.2013 - 03.2021
Charge RN Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
05.2012 - 03.2013
RN Director of Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2012
Charge RN Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
07.2008 - 10.2010
RN Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
04.2007 - 07.2008
Charge RN Ortho/Surgical/Bariatric Unit
Del Sol Medical Center
03.2006 - 04.2007
RN Ortho/Surgical
Del Sol Medical Center
12.2003 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
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