Ellen Castellano
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Diligent RN with background in Surgical ICU nursing. Demonstrates strong abilities in patient monitoring, emergency response, and advanced life support. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Highly skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and family communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
IU University Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Identified potential problems by analyzing data from laboratory results and diagnostic imaging studies.
- Completed care and assessment of post-surgical patients such as with Laryngectomy, Tracheostomy, Whipple, and Gender Reassignment surgeries
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Managed arterial lines vasoactive drug administration and titration, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Identified early signs of potential complications by conducting regular assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills with both staff members and families regarding changes in condition or treatments being implemented for each patient.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
- Led initiatives to enhance infection control measures, resulting in improved patient safety outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels
- Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
- Mentored new nursing staff in the Surgical ICU, providing guidance on best practices for patient care, documentation, and effective communication within the team.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and respect towards colleagues and patients alike.
- Improved patient outcomes by executing thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during critical situations, fostering trust and open communication throughout their ICU stay.
- Maintained current knowledge of nursing practices related to critical care nursing through continuing education classes and seminars.
Surgical PCU Nurse
IU Health University Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Educated families on post-operative care instructions, follow up appointments and discharge planning.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab draws according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, treatments and medication administration records.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Performed sterile dressing changes to maintain a clean environment around wounds or incisions.
- Monitored trends in lab values over time to detect any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Medical/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Paul's Hospital of Iloilo
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided high quality care for a wide variety of critical care patients
- Prioritized care of acutely ill medical and surgical patients receiving mechanical ventilation, both endotracheal and tracheal
- Managed ventilated patients, central lines, and all other invasive lines, continuous ECG monitoring
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide/manage care for critically ill patients
- Frequently assessed, monitored, and titrated vasoactive and cardiac drips
- Communicated
- with family as appropriate in a critical care setting
- Assists with all medical emergencies, utilizing BLS/ACLS guidelines of practice
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Paul's Hospital of Iloilo
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Iloilo
03-2014
Skills
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Arterial line management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Central line management
- Chest tube management
- Post operative care
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Blood transfusion administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Epidural analgesia
- Parenteral nutrition
- Patient assessment
- End-of-life care
- Fluid intake and output monitoring
- Pain management
- Analytical thinking
- Time management abilities
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Organizational skills
Certification
NCLEX 2018
Northern Mariana Islands/Saipan
License No. R18479
Indiana
License No: 28267110A
Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination 2014
License no. 0857298
Education and Training
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
IU University Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Surgical PCU Nurse
IU Health University Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2024
Medical/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Paul's Hospital of Iloilo
10.2017 - 03.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Paul's Hospital of Iloilo
07.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Iloilo
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