JADE DEL CASTILLO GONESTO
Beaumont,USA
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.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
Beaumont, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their preferences were respected in all aspects of their healthcare experience.
- Expedited critical medical interventions through timely recognition of early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems to support continuity of care across multidisciplinary team members.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient safety and quality of care through ongoing education and training opportunities.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Charted nurse's notes to reflect care provided to resident and resident's responses to care and intervention.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Emergency Room Nurse/Intensive Care Unit Nurse
ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Kansas City, MO, USA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- St. Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 310 bed acute care facility providing wide range of services including 24-hour emergency room.
- Maintained 1:3 ratio of nurses to patients in emergency department for life-threatening situations.
- Handled emergency situations including myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accidents, and falls.
- Monitored neurologic status and vital signs of intubated, ventilated, and sedated patients with multiple IV drips.
- Common cases are Cardiac Arrest, respiratory failure, Kidney Failure, hypotension, insulin drip protocol, hypertensive urgency, heparin drip protocol, severe anemia, sepsis, asthma exacerbation, abdominal aortic aneurysm, pleural effusion, Thoracotomy, open heart surgery, Continuous Renal replacement Therapy (CRRT).
- ICU typically receives admission from ED or from other unit, post Rapid Response Team activation (RRT), post cardiac arrest, hypothermia protocol, electrolyte replacement and drips, Vasopressors drip, Bedside Cardioversion, Arterial line and PICC line.
- Commonly handle and used equipment’s are Cardiac Monitor, CVP line, Arterial line, Pressure bags, IV pumps Bladder Scanner, NG tube, OG tube, Dobhoff, Foleys catheter, Fecal Management system, Train of four, BIPAP machine, ventilator machine, tracheostomy care, Bair hugger, Arctic sun machine (Temperature Targeted Management) ECG machine, Doppler Ultrasound, Defibrillator machine and pads.
Emergency Room Nurse
KING ABDULAZIZ MEDICAL CITY
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2013 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Employed at this 1500-bed JCI-accredited government hospital assigned in the 17-bed ER with 1:3 nurse-patient ratio.
- Handled emergency situations involving gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, and drug overdoses.
- Provide direct patient care applying nursing process.
- Take direct and appropriate action in urgent and emergency situation, astute assessment skills, flexibility and ability to function in high stress department.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and other pertinent information in patient’s health care record.
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members and other department staff.
- Comply with hospital infection control and safety protocols.
- Stabilize and treat patients who arrive in the department independently or via ambulance.
- Deliver timely, compassionate care in critical setting for patient presenting acute, often life-threatening illness, injury or trauma.
- Liaise with other healthcare team members and departments to provide continuity of patient care and unit activities.
- Work with all healthcare team members in activities designed for improvement of patient care outcomes.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring nursing, medical and paramedical students, interns, and residents.
- Anticipate and act to maintain safe environment.
- Demonstrate respect, compassion, and cultural sensitivity to patients/families, and other hospital employees.
- Train and precept new staff nurses in the department.
- Demonstrate nursing techniques and procedures, and assist non-professional nursing care personnel in rendering nursing care in the department.
- Participate actively in service management activities and assist Nurse Manager in instituting service excellence concepts.
- Respond and participate during emergency situation.
- Administer blood transfusion and other blood and blood product components.
- Perform specialized, lifesaving treatments such as CPR and advanced cardiac life support.
- Respond quickly to codes and coordinate efficient and skilled care.
- Familiar with ACLS drugs such as Epinephrine, Lidocaine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Digoxin, Lasix, Dobutamine, and Diltiazem.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Transcribe and carry out doctor’s orders for diagnostic examination.
- Prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment for suturing.
- Immediately report abnormal conditions, sudden deviation, and significant changes in patients’ health.
- Assisted in physical examination, treatment, and procedures including IVF, Heplock, NGT ET, IFC insertions, ultrasounds, CT scans, x-ray, and lumbar puncture test.
- Handle medical equipment regularly used in ER such as vital signs monitor, telemetry, cardiac monitor, infusion pump, electrocardiogram, glucometer, urine analyzer, pneumatic machine, lactic acid machine, Bair Hugger, NGT feeding machine, VBG machine, suture tray, orthopedic equipment, defibrillator, wall mounted suction machine, nebulization pump, portable transport ventilator, hematology analyzer, pulse oximeter, oxygen pump, laryngoscope, and crash cart equipment.
Emergency room Nurse
SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Employed at this 450-bed private hospital assigned in the 14-bed ER with a 1:3 nurse-patient ratio.
- Maintained care standards in the emergency room.
- Communicated with laboratory staff to report findings back to ER doctor.
- Worked with doctors to keep patients/family members updated on test results or treatment recommendations.
- Arranged patients for admission to hospital.
- Assessed health of patients and care needs, detected changes in symptoms, health or pain, and informed patient whatever action was necessary.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff to provide patients with exceptional care.
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously, while prioritizing needs continually.
- Ensured clean, sanitary, and organized work environment.
- Worked efficiently without compromising quality of care even under pressure.
- Followed up care instructions to patients and made necessary referrals.
- Secured accurate and up-to-date patient charts.
- Attended all required training and continuing education events.
- Performed medical procedures such as ECG, venipuncture cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, UCG testing, administering medications, nasal swabs, throat and wound culture.
- Administered blood transfusion and other blood and blood product components.
- Performed specialized, lifesaving treatments such as CPR and advanced cardiac life support.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Familiar with ACLS drugs such as Epinephrine, Lidocaine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Digoxin, Lasix, Dobutamine, and Diltiazem.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Transcribed and carried out doctor’s orders for diagnostic examination, prepared supplies, instruments, and equipment for suturing.
- Monitored ER patients including alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status.
- Communicated with patients and family members in a variety of traumatic situations.
- Maintained a safe medical environment.
- Assisted with examinations, procedures, and other patient care activities.
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma.
- Handled medical equipment regularly used in ER such as vital signs monitor, cardiac monitor, infusion pump, BP equipment, electrocardiogram, glucometer, urine analyzer, pneumatic machine, lactic acid machine, Bair Hugger, NGT feeding machine, VBG machine, suture tray, orthopedic equipment, defibrillator, wall mounted suction machine, nebulization pump, pulse oximeter, oxygen pump, CTG machine (cardiotocography), orthopedic equipment, emergency kits, laryngoscope, and crash cart equipment.
- Employed at this 450-bed private hospital assigned in the 14-bed ER with a 1:3 nurse-patient ratio.
ER Nurse
CARMEN DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Carmen, Davao del Norte, Philippines
11.2008 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Employed at this 25-bed government hospital assigned in the 5-bed ER with a 1:5 nurse-patient ratio.
- Assessed patients’ condition during visit and charted observations.
- Evaluated patients’ condition by taking vital signs and medication review.
- Administered medication as prescribed by patient’s physician.
- Documented all nursing care.
- Dressed or redressed open wounds and assessed progress of healing.
- Ensured clean and safe environment.
- Assisted in delivery room and operating rooms during emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient care.
- Maintained thorough documentation.
- Performed medical procedures such as ECG, venipuncture, taking vital signs, urinalysis, and administering medications.
- Performed suctioning, used airway management devices, monitored blood glucose, inserted Foley catheter.
- Assisted in thoracentesis, suturing, suture removal, intubation/extubation, placement of cast, NGT, lavage, gavage, and eye irrigation, measured peak flow and pulse oximeter.
- Facilitated laboratory orders such as CBC, PT PTT, cardiac enzymes, 12 lead ECG, and urine specimen collection.
- Immediately reported abnormal conditions, sudden deviation and significant changes in patients’ health.
- Assisted in physical examination, treatment, and procedures including IVF, Heplock, NGT ET, IFC insertions, ultrasounds, CT scans, x-ray, and lumbar puncture test.
- Handled medical equipment such as vital signs equipment, infusion pump, electrocardiogram, glucometer, NGT feeding machine, suture tray, orthopedic equipment, suction machine, nebulization pump, pulse oximeter, oxygen pump, emergency kits, laryngoscope, and crash cart equipment.
- Employed at this 25-bed government hospital assigned in the 5-bed ER with a 1:5 nurse-patient ratio.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
St. Mary’s College of Tagum
Davao del Norte10.2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, 12/6/2025
- Registered Nurse, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties,
- Registered Nurse, Philippine Professional Regulation Commission, 12/5/2025
- Basic Life Support (AHA), 12/5/2025
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, 05/01/27
- Hazmat for Healthcare Providers, 10/01/24
- NIH Stroke Scale Training, 10/01/24
- Behavioral Violence Prevention, 10/01/24
- Basic Rhythm 101, 01/01/23
- Targeted Temperature Management, 12/01/22
- Tenecteplase (TNK) Training, 12/01/22
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 07/31/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 07/01/24
Accomplishments
- Baptist Way Awardee December 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse/Intensive Care Unit Nurse
ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
12.2022 - 12.2023
Emergency Room Nurse
KING ABDULAZIZ MEDICAL CITY
11.2013 - 09.2022
Emergency room Nurse
SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
04.2011 - 04.2013
ER Nurse
CARMEN DISTRICT HOSPITAL
11.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
St. Mary’s College of Tagum