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, FL12-2024
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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
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