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Heather Castleberry

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Parkland Hospital
02.2019 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Utilization Review & Management (UR/UM) Concurrent & Retrospective Reviews.
  • InterQual / Clinical guideline application
  • Medical Necessity Determinations
  • Case management support, discharge planning coordination.

Registered Nurse

CHI St. Vincent
08.2013 - 08.2016
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Registered Nurse

AR Children's Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2013
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

National Park Community College
Hot Springs, AR
05-2011

Skills

  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Parkland Hospital
02.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

CHI St. Vincent
08.2013 - 08.2016

Registered Nurse

AR Children's Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

National Park Community College

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