LAURA SANCHEZ CASTRO
Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
Portland,OR
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Language
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Certification
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in managing complex medical and rehabilitative conditions. Proficient in patient assessment, IV therapy, wound care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong ability to identify changes in patient conditions and prioritize care effectively across various acute-care settings. Bilingual in Spanish, enhancing communication with diverse patient populations. Seeking ICU Stepdown RN role to advance skills in high-acuity patient care.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered nursing care to patients with complex medical, chronic, rehabilitative, and post-acute conditions, ensuring close monitoring and ongoing assessment for optimal recovery.
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and recognize changes in patient condition, promptly communicating concerns to providers and the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor vital signs, clinical status, and response to treatment to support early identification of patient deterioration.
- Administer medications and treatments, including IV therapy and wound care, while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Developed and updated individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and clinical condition changes, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Provide patient and family education regarding medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs.
- Supervised CNAs and LPNs, delegating care tasks to uphold patient safety and achieve quality outcomes.
- Maintain accurate EHR documentation and follow infection prevention, medication safety, and patient safety standards.
Direct Care Staff
2 Years 8 Months- Delivered individualized care and monitored residents for changes in physical, cognitive, and behavioral status to ensure timely interventions.
- Identified and reported changes in condition, fostering safety, dignity, and enhanced quality of life for residents.
- Provided compassionate support to residents with memory care needs.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing quality of life for residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
Direct Care Staff
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered direct care to individuals with complex neurological and chronic conditions, enhancing their quality of life and ensuring compassionate support.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, fostering safety and independence while promptly addressing concerns.
- Provided compassionate support to residents with memory impairments, enhancing daily living activities.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with residents' needs and preferences.
- Monitored resident behavior and health status, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anticipated
Associate Degree - Nursing
Skills
Comprehensive Patient Assessment
Clinical deterioration recognition
Vital-Sign Monitoring
Medication Administration
IV Therapy
Wound Care
Infection Prevention
Care Planning
EHR Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Delegation
Patient Safety
Prioritization
Cardiovascular Assessment
Family patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse — Washington State, Active
- BLS
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native speaker; fluent reading and writing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Direct Care Staff
Rivergrove Memory Care Center
03.2020 - 11.2022Read More
Direct Care Staff
Holly Residential Care Center
01.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Oregon Health & Science University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Lane Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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ACUTE CARE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute
Performed comprehensive head-to-toe and cardiovascular assessments, including vital signs, peripheral pulses, edema, heart sounds, and lung sounds.
- Administered medications under RN supervision and monitored patients for response to treatment.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
- Strengthened skills in clinical assessment, prioritization, patient safety, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Medical-Surgical Clinical Experience
- Provided care to patients with a variety of medical and postoperative conditions.
- Performed patient assessments, vital-sign monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and dressing changes.
- Developed skills in prioritization, time management, clinical communication, and recognition of changes in patient condition.
- PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend | Springfield, OR
- Level III NICU Practicum
- Performed assessments and vital-sign monitoring and provided patient care under RN preceptor supervision.
- Assisted with medication calculations and administration, including oral, subcutaneous, suppository, and IV medications.
- Gained exposure to high-risk births, Labor & Delivery, postpartum, C-sections, and neonatal resuscitation.
- Additional Acute-Care Exposure: OR | PACU | Short Stay Unit | ENT | Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic