Monica Castillo
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Nurse Technician
Covenant Medical Center
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland12.2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Critical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Assessment
Accomplishments
Always Nurse 2023 - University Medical Center, UMC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2022
Nurse Technician
Covenant Medical Center
06.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Plains College
Associate of Science - General Studies
South Plains College