Kayla Castruita
Lampasas,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at New Century Hospice, I excel in patient care and team leadership, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Expert in medication administration and infection control, my empathetic communication and problem-solving skills ensure comprehensive care plans and effective staff mentorship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
New Century Hospice
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Director of Nursing
Nexion Health
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Tstc
Sweetwater, TX05.2020
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Ranger College
Early, TX08.2017
Skills
Patient care and assessment
Vital signs monitoring
Medication administration
Wound care and dressing changes
Catheterization
Infection control
Electronic health records
Emergency response and triage
Diagnostic testing and interpretation
Communication and patient education
Compassion and empathy
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Time management and multitasking
Team collaboration and leadership
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Nexion Health
05.2021 - 07.2022
RN
New Century Hospice
10.2020 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Tstc
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Ranger College
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