Danitza Castillo
Allen,USA
Summary
Organized and motivated registered nurse with experience in intensive care, orthopedics, and trauma. Proven ability to deliver comprehensive patient care while effectively providing therapeutic care. Multilingual capabilities enhance communication with diverse patient populations. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
Plano, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated effectively within team environments while also demonstrating independence.
- Managed patients with complex diagnoses, including but not limited to: stroke, neuro IR procedures, EVDs, neurosurgery post-op, DIEP, sepsis, CRRT, chest tubes
Registered Nurse, Orthopedics-Trauma
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
McKinney, TX
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed care for pre- and post-operative patients, trauma admissions, and emergency department overflow.
- Provided comprehensive discharge education, including home care instructions and follow-up protocols.
- Advocated for patients' personal and family needs, ensuring escalation of critical information to relevant parties.
COVID-19 Tester
Carefirst Medical Center
Tyler, TX
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
Student Resident Assistant
UT Tyler
Tyler, TX
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated activities and resident programming to enhance support services.
- Performed routine direct care duties to address residents' physical and emotional needs.
Clinical Experience
Christus Trinity Mother Frances
Tyler, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Intensive Care; IMC, CVICU, Neuro ICU, Medical/Surgical ICU. Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, Postpartum, Lactation, Emergency Department, Oncology, Wound Care, Dialysis, CAPD.
Clinical Experience
UT Health Tyler
Tyler, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Medical/Surgical floor: passed medications, assisted patients with ADLs.
- Vaccine Clinic (2021): administered over 80 COVID-19 Vaccines (both Moderna & Pfizer).
Education
Baylor Scott & White Nurse Residency - Transition to Practice Program
Baylor Scott & White Plano Medical Center
Plano, TX07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05.2022
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Time management
- Critical care monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Time management
- Clinical documentation
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and flexibility
- Results-oriented mindset
- Positive communication
Certification
- CLABSI Unit Champion
- Certified COVID-19 tester
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED)
Languages
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Research
- Co-principle and researcher in Parkinson Disease related with Public, Associated, and Self Stigma, Mastel-Smith, B., PhD, MS, RN, Hermanns M., PhD, RN, PMH-BC, ANEF, 2022
- EBP Presentation on Aromatherapy as an Adjunct or Conjunct, Dani Castillo, Gia Paradiso, Tavo Reyes, Jordan Rourke, Nicole Silverio, 2023
- Physical Activity and Gestational Diabetes, Jarinat Ashirue, Dani Castillo, Justin Melendez, Jarrizze Santos, Pratigya Sharma, 2022
Accomplishments
- Impact Award 2024
- Nurse Preceptor for Undergrad Students, New and Experienced Nurses 2023-2025
- Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipient, 2018-2022
- Certified Aware Leader through Agile Leadership Journey, 2020
- Undergrad Honors Program Member 2018-2022
Affiliations
- BSWH Mentoring Program, 2024
- Career Fair Volunteer at GISD, 2022, 2023, 2024
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 2018-2022
- Mentor in the Major- Nursing, 2020-2022
- Member of the National Student Nurses Association, 2020-2022
- Member of the Nurses Christian Fellowship, 2020-2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedics-Trauma
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2025
Clinical Experience
Christus Trinity Mother Frances
01.2021 - 01.2022
COVID-19 Tester
Carefirst Medical Center
10.2020 - 05.2022
Student Resident Assistant
UT Tyler
03.2020 - 05.2022
Clinical Experience
UT Health Tyler
01.2020 - 01.2021
Baylor Scott & White Nurse Residency - Transition to Practice Program
Baylor Scott & White Plano Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
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