JESSICA CASTORENA
Belmond,CA
Summary
I am looking to become a proficient and outstanding Nurse. I would love to be given the opportunity to become a part of a team who strive to watch a patient heal. I am searching for a team to call my own, a team that shares my desire to help others.
Professional with strong background in nursing leadership, prepared to drive impactful healthcare outcomes. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Skilled in patient care management, staff training and development, and regulatory compliance. Known for effective communication, strategic planning, and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
Aspire of Gowrie
07.2024 - Current
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
- Enhanced staff retention of 14+ staff members, and ensured job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.
- Championed the use of technology in daily operations, leading to improved documentation accuracy and streamlined workflows.
- Mentored 14 nursing staff in clinical skills development, fostering professional growth and excellence in practice.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce patient wait times and increase throughput.
- Implemented innovative strategies to address nursing shortages while maintaining high standards of care.
- Established effective communication channels between nursing staff and other departments, improving overall functionality.
- Nurtured strong relationships with community partners to improve access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Optimized nurse scheduling processes to ensure adequate staffing levels without compromising on quality of care or employee wellbeing.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts resulting in a diverse workforce that contributed positively to the organization''s success.
Travel RN
Nurse Pro & Helping Hands Staffing Agencies
03.2022 - Current
- I am a travel RN to several facilities across the state. I fill in where staff is insufficient. I am responsible for RN duties for several different sized facilities. What makes this job difficult and exciting at the same time is the unknown! Every facility is different in many aspects
MDS Coordinator
Fort Dodge Health and Rehab
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
Charge Nurse
Fort Dodge Health & Rehab
05.2022 - 07.2024
- I currently work as a Long-Term care facility as a charge nurse. This facility is a 63 resident skilled facility. I enjoy watching residents on their daily process of rehabilitation. I am responsible for supervision and delegation of CNA and other staff. I am responsible for ensuring complete daily cares are done for every resident.
Preceptor
Iowa Specialty Hospital/Clarion Med Surg
01.2022 - 03.2022
- I precepted on Med Surg floor and fell in love with working with patients. The healing process is the best part of the nurse patient relationship.
Nursing Student
Trinity Medical Center/Unity Point Stuart Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- As a Nursing student on Medical Surgical floor, I was allowed to take responsibility of 2 or more patients and participate in all cares for them. My duties included gathering report on our patients, documentation throughout the day, knowing proper rights of administering medication, and lots of hands on training such as giving shots, starting IV’s, etc.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clarion Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 08.2018
- As a Certified Nursing assistant, I was responsible for daily cares of patients in a Long-Term Care facility. Duties included assistance with feeding, dressing, and hygiene care.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge01.2022
Skills
- Collaborative team player
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing management
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Professional development
- Shift scheduling
- Long-term care
- Case management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical care oversight
- Cultural history
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 CNAs and 4 Nurses.
- Achieved agency free status within 30 days through effectively helping as a member of the nursing team.
- Achieved Infection Preventionist Certificate by completing satisfactory training with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team to have great survey result.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
Aspire of Gowrie
07.2024 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Fort Dodge Health and Rehab
12.2023 - 07.2024
Charge Nurse
Fort Dodge Health & Rehab
05.2022 - 07.2024
Travel RN
Nurse Pro & Helping Hands Staffing Agencies
03.2022 - Current
Preceptor
Iowa Specialty Hospital/Clarion Med Surg
01.2022 - 03.2022
Nursing Student
Trinity Medical Center/Unity Point Stuart Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clarion Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts -
Iowa Central Community College
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