Monica Morelos Castro
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
GiaMed, LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Staff nurse that is contracted to work at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston
- Currently working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Preoperative department providing patient care in all pre-op, phase I and phase II according to the centers policies
- Handle various nursing responsibilities, including patient monitoring and documentation
- Ensure that all patients receive appropriate care prior to discharge
- Perform general nursing responsibilities, including assessments, medication administration, and discharge teaching
- Review patient charts and health history to assure that the necessary preoperative evaluations were completed
- Perform EKG’s and draw preoperative labs prior to or on surgical date
- Receive report from the OR on post-operative patients and continue to assess and evaluate condition constantly during recovery process
- Obtain vitals, start IV’s and monitor IV fluids as per MD orders
- Administer PO medications, and treatments per MD orders
- Maintain constant communication with patients, and family members, including patient/family teaching
- Facilitate discharge procedures with comprehensive discharge instructions and procure medication and supplies prior to discharge.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Aya Healthcare Staffing
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Emergency Room Registered Nurse working in the Emergency Department at Eisenhower Health on a 13-week assignment
- Provided care to 4 patients at a time, working closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of a unit team
- Collected current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
AHS Staffing
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Emergency Room Registered Nurse contracted to work in the Emergency Department on a multiple 13-week assignment across the US
- Provided care to 4 patients at a time, working closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of a unit team
- Collected current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
Registered Nurse
TRA Staffing
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Registered Nurse working PRN in the Emergency Department for Baptist Health System
- Provided care to 4 patients at a time, working closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of a unit team
- Collected current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
Registered Nurse
GiaMed, LLC
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Staff nurse that was contracted to work at Brooke Army Medical Center Emergency Department, Fort Sam Houston
- Provided care to 3 patients at a time, working closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of a unit team
- Collected current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
10.2017 - 07.2021
- Staff Nurse working the Emergency Department
- Provided care to 4 patients at a time, working closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of a unit team
- Collected current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills in triage to implement and prioritize patient safety and care appropriately based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in unit committee to discuss ways to improve the individual unit and address ongoing issues. Establish and help implement new patient safety plans and promote a culture of safety in the emergency department.
Registered Nurse
Huebner Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Registered Nurse working PRN in small ambulatory center
- Providing care to 4-5 pts at any given time in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Preoperative department
- Handle various nursing responsibilities, including patient monitoring and documentation
- Ensure that all patients receive appropriate care prior to discharge
- Perform general nursing responsibilities, including assessments, medication administration, and discharge teaching
- Review patient charts and health history to assure that the necessary preoperative evaluations were completed
- Perform EKG’s and draw preoperative labs prior to or on surgical date
- Receive report from the OR on post-operative patients and continue to assess and evaluate condition constantly during recovery process
- Obtain vitals, start IV’s and monitor IV fluids as per MD orders
- Administer PO medications, and treatments per MD orders
- Maintain constant communication with patients, and family members, including patient/family teaching
- Facilitate discharge procedures with comprehensive discharge instructions and procure medication and supplies prior to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech Health Science Center
Lubbock05.2018
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- ENA Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Additional Information
PC and Macintosh Operating Systems, Genesis, Meditech, Cerner, AllScripts, Essentris, T-Systemes, AHLTA, HAIMS, CHCS, Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
GiaMed, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Aya Healthcare Staffing
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
AHS Staffing
09.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
TRA Staffing
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
GiaMed, LLC
09.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Huebner Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
10.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech Health Science Center