Maude Colleen Castagna
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Highly competent and caring PACU nurse with 26 years of experience skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
09.1999 - Current
- Cardiovascular step down unit experience (1999-2002)
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience (2002-Present)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care strategies.
- Monitor patient vital signs, assess conditions, and respond promptly to changes in health status.
- Educate patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administer medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Newmann University
Media, PA05-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Critical care
Certification
- BlS -Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPAN - Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
09.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Newmann University
License
RN - Registered Nurse, DE
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