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KRISTEN S. CASTRO

Van Nuys,,CA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Los Angeles General Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administer medications according to hospital protocols while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Senior Student Nurse Worker

Los Angeles General Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) in diverse settings including med surge, psych, ER, pediatrics, ICU, and jail ward.
  • Responded to patient call lights and provide support as needed.
  • Recorded vital signs, intake & output measurements, and performed regular rounds to monitor patient well-being.
  • Documented patient data using Cerner electronic health records system.

Student Nurse

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Gathered and presented patient reports to clinical instructor.
  • Administered oral, subcutaneous injections, and IV medications under supervision.
  • Conducted procedures like IV starts, blood draws, and 12 lead EKGs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and provided patient education.
  • Utilized nursing process to deliver safe patient care and documented assessments in Cerner.

Behavior Interventionist

Child Development Institute
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provided individual emotional and behavioral support to children with special needs.
  • Implemented behavior treatment plans and communicated progress to lead supervisors.
  • Assisted parents in understanding and managing targeted behaviors.
  • Participated in weekly supervision meetings to discuss client cases.

Lactation Educator Intern

North East Valley Corporation
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Attended Regional Hospital Breastfeeding Consortium meetings.
  • Evaluated Independent Practice Associations on their breastfeeding policies.
  • Attended and facilitated breastfeeding coalition meetings at CSUN.
  • Created agendas and necessary materials for coalition meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

LA County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Los Angeles
2023

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

California State University Northridge
Northridge
2018

Certification

  • License of Registered Nursing - 2023
  • ACLS Certified- 2023
  • BLS Certified- 2022
  • Certificated Lactation Educator- 2018
  • Published Author- 2014
  • Award for Student Mentorship-2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Los Angeles General Medical Center
02.2024 - Current

Senior Student Nurse Worker

Los Angeles General Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2024

Student Nurse

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2023

Behavior Interventionist

Child Development Institute
10.2018 - 10.2021

Lactation Educator Intern

North East Valley Corporation
01.2018 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Associate of Science - Nursing

LA County College of Nursing And Allied Health

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

California State University Northridge

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