Janeil M. Castillo
Emanate Health, Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Glendora,CA
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated ER Charge Nurse known for exceptional crisis management and quality improvement. Strong abilities in mentoring staff and facilitating communication to optimize patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Work History
ER Charge Nurse
4 Years 9 Months- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to hospital protocols and patient care standards.
- Managed emergency response situations, ensuring rapid assessment and intervention for critical patients.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff and medical teams to improve overall patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular audits of emergency department equipment inventory, ensuring optimal functionality when needed for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during medical emergencies.
- Acted as a liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Promoted a supportive work environment by addressing staff concerns and maintaining open communication channels.
- Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and recognizing outstanding contributions from team members.
- Assessed staffing needs proactively, adjusting schedules to meet fluctuating patient volumes effectively.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
11 Years 1 Month- Administered emergency medical treatments to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff on emergency protocols and procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Licensed Vocational Nurse II
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Administered medications and injections to patients, inserted IVs, collected blood samples, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
High School Diploma
Skills
Mentoring staff
Quality improvement
Scheduling coordination
Compliance monitoring
Emergency triage
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Critical care nursing
Timeline
ER Charge Nurse
Emanate Health, Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Emanate Health, Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
07.2015 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Room Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Los Angeles County, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
2007 - 2015Read More
Aspen University
Master of Science from Nursing Education
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CNI College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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American Career College
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Glendora High School
High School Diploma
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