Jessica Castro
Leominster,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Endoscopy, Telemetry, Med Surg, SDC, PACU, Cardiac Rehab, Infusion, and Oncology center. Holds Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing and Biology. Demonstrates strong clinical skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
05.2025 - Current
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy and blood products.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses during infusion therapy.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Managed acute infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Lead, Endoscopy
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2025
- Physical patient care during Endoscopy procedures.
- Conduced and documented a thorough assessment of patients medical status upon admission, through course of treatment, and upon discharge.
- Communicated effectively to the team members and departments on relevant health status data.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, diagnoses, discharge information, and follow up instructions.
- Work with Surgical Services manager on developmenting department initiatives, ordering supplies, creating department schedule, correcting charges and chart review.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Heywood Hospital
Gardner, MA
08.2010 - 10.2016
- General care for the cardiac patient.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical procedures, medications and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications and monitored patient's reactions/response to treatments.
- Identified discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implemented prior to discharge.
- Recommended and implemented changes to the care plan resulting in a higher standard of patient care.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
12.2016
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
09.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Fitchburg State College
12.2007
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse/Clinical Lead, Endoscopy
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Heywood Hospital
08.2010 - 10.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Fitchburg State College