MEGHAN CASTILLO
Royal Palm Beach
Summary
A well-rounded nurse with an outstanding work ethic by peers and higher leadership. Able to learn in a fast-paced environment and thrive on new experiences that expand my clinical knowledge. An experienced healthcare professional 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
West Palm Beach, FL09-2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
South University
West Palm Beach, FL12-2018
Associate degree in science - LPN
Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations
West Palm Beach, FL05-2014
Skills
- Charge nurse
- Audits
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Infection control measures
Accomplishments
- Charge nurse
- NIH certified
- Preceptor/Resource nurse
- ONS certified
- Nurse of the year 2023
- UBPC Co-chair 2023
- American Heart Association BLS/ACLS Provider
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit
Baptist Health South Florida
Boynton Beach, Florida
12.2019 - Current
- Performing assessments on chronically and acutely ill adult patients, nursing skills, assisting in bedside procedures, and communicating with other medical professionals to coordinate care. Transferring critically ill patients to the intensive care unit status post critical codes and receiving patients from higher acuity units to provide needed care prior to discharge. Training new grad nurses and orienting new hires. Experience floating to different floors and specialties.
Assistant Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse, Nursing Home
Morse Life Health System
West Palm Beach, Florida
06.2015 - 01.2019
- I started as a licensed practical nurse at Morse Life Health System administering medications to the geriatric population, coordinating care with other medical professionals to organize safe, and effective care for long-term residents. Utilizing electronic medical records to document care. Initiating and maintaining hospice and palliative care. After receiving a RN license, became a vital part of leadership in the nursing home by becoming a charge nurse, assistant nurse manager relief, and assisting with managing staffing needs and organizing patient assignments, as well as de-escalating difficult situations.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit
Baptist Health South Florida
12.2019 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse, Nursing Home
Morse Life Health System
06.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
South University
Associate degree in science - LPN
Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations