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Cyntessia Castille

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Houston Methodist, enhancing patient outcomes through expert case management and compassionate care. Skilled in clinical leadership and quality improvement, demonstrated by implementing evidence-based practices that significantly improved care protocols. Advocates for ethical practice, ensuring patient needs and rights are prioritized in complex healthcare environments. Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 10 -year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Unit Manager

AdventHealth
02.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Optimized resource utilization by monitoring supply levels closely, avoiding shortages while minimizing waste.
  • Increased unit organization by creating and maintaining detailed records of patient care plans, medications, and treatments.
  • Evaluated emerging medical technologies to determine their potential benefits for improving patient outcomes within the unit.

Register Nurse Case Manager

Houston Methodist
03.2016 - 10.2019
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Educated patients and families about disease processes, medical treatments, self-care techniques, and available community resources.
  • Managed caseloads effectively while balancing competing priorities, ensuring timely attention to the needs of all assigned patients.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights to access quality healthcare services, ensuring their voices were heard within the larger healthcare system.
  • Provided ongoing training and guidance to junior nurses within the case management team, fostering professional growth and development.

Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist
02.2011 - 06.2015
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursingb

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2020

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Compassionate Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Quality Improvement
  • Ethical Practice

Certification

  • Certified Case Manager
  • MEDSURG-BC
  • CMSRN

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Unit Manager

AdventHealth
02.2020 - Current

Register Nurse Case Manager

Houston Methodist
03.2016 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist
02.2011 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursingb

University of Houston - Downtown

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

University of Houston

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