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Work History
Education
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James Castagna

Pace,Florida

Summary

Detail-oriented nursing professional with 196 preceptorship hours of extensive hands-on experience in Neurology and Medical ICU at Sacred Heart Hospital. Demonstrated proficiency in high-acuity patient care, including neurological assessments, ventilator management, and emergency interventions. Strong background as a Medical Lab Assistant, emphasizing strict adherence to quality control and patient safety protocols. Skilled in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, capable of analyzing patient data and making swift, evidence-based decisions in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Lab Assistant

Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
08.2021 - 11.2024
  • Maintained strict adherence to laboratory quality control and assurance measures, reducing error rates significantly.
  • Implemented and monitored laboratory safety protocols, including the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide timely and accurate test results, aiding patient care decisions.
  • Reviewed patient charts for completeness before specimen processing, or analysis.
  • Maintained patient, specimen, and tracking data using a hospital computer system.

Landscaper

ABM Industries
Pensacola, FL
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
  • Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance meets appropriate standards.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
12-2024

Skills

  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Quality control procedures
  • Adaptable to change
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving

Certification

RN License, Obtained on February 6, 2025. Multistate License Number - RN9677491

BLS Certified, Obtained on July 31, 2023

Accomplishments

Ascension Sacred Heart RN Scholarship offered through UWF Nursing School.

Deans honor roll during nursing school.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Lab Assistant

Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
08.2021 - 11.2024

Landscaper

ABM Industries
08.2020 - 08.2021

RN License, Obtained on February 6, 2025. Multistate License Number - RN9677491

BLS Certified, Obtained on July 31, 2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of West Florida
James Castagna