Kimberly Castro
Saint Cloud,Florida
Summary
Proven Registered Nurse with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes through telemetry monitoring and critical thinking. Skilled in compassionate care and interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving clinical results. Certified in CPR/AED and ACLS, adept at advancing patient safety and education by using interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1
ACLS
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry
HCA Osceola Regional
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management post discharge.
- Ensured safe effective care on up to six cardiac patients during a 12 hour shift.
- Supported new nursing staff through mentorship, precepting, and serving as a resource in navigating complex cardiac cases.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying all orders and maintaining accurate documentation.
LPN MDS Coordinator
Avante Rehabilitation Center
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- 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.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring 3 day books.
LPN Long Term Care
Hunters Creek Nursing And Rehab Center
02.2013 - 12.2017
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed medication administration and documentation on 31 patients during an 8 hour shift.
LPN Office Nurse
Surgical Clinic
Saint Cloud, FL
11.2007 - 09.2008
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
LPN
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Saint Cloud, FL
2005.07 - 2008.03
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
CNA, Labor and Delivery
Arnold Palmer Hospital
Orlando, FL
12.1999 - 06.2005
- Mentored new CNA staff members on best practices in labor and delivery nursing, contributing to a cohesive and collaborative team environment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College - Florida
Altamonte Springs, FL12.2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Treatment Plan Modification
Certification
- ACLS Training - 2025
- BLS Training - 2026
- CPI Training - 2025
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Affiliations
- Academy of Surgical Nurses
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Company CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry
HCA Osceola Regional
09.2022 - Current
LPN MDS Coordinator
Avante Rehabilitation Center
12.2017 - 09.2022
LPN Long Term Care
Hunters Creek Nursing And Rehab Center
02.2013 - 12.2017
LPN Office Nurse
Surgical Clinic
11.2007 - 09.2008
LPN
Orlando Regional Medical Center
2005.07 - 2008.03
CNA, Labor and Delivery
Arnold Palmer Hospital
12.1999 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College - Florida
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