Patricia Castiblanco
Mineola
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in patient care, staff collaboration. Capacity to multitask; manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease while fostering the provision of patient care. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; accuracy in patient history, charting and other documentation. Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Oncology Unit
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset
01.2003 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive RN services across diverse patient populations.
- Obtained and documented patient histories and medication lists accurately.
- Assessed individual conditions and needs, coordinating referrals for acute and chronic care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications, documenting progress for chemotherapy patients.
- Initiated and maintained intravenous therapy while operating 12-lead EKG equipment.
- Served as preceptor for new registered nurses, guiding professional development.
- Executed Charge duties routinely, ensuring efficient unit operations.
- Provided dedicated quality care through telemonitoring and peritoneal dialysis.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
Surgical Technician
Diamond Vision
New York
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responsible for sterilization of surgical instruments.
- Calibrated Visx Star 3 Laser for surgery.
- Managed and maintained patient medical information.
- Assisted physicians with pre-operative examinations.
- Supported physicians during procedures and provided post-operative care to patients.
Optometric Technician
Lenscrafters
New York
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Provided care for ophthalmology patients; performed pre-screen examinations.
- Organized and maintained patient charts.
- Secondary duties included light administrative work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2025
Associates - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY
New York, NY01.2002
Skills
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- IV therapy administration
- Telemonitoring techniques
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Quality improvement
- Oncology nursing
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
Certification
Registered Professional Nurse
Expires 10/2026
Additional Information
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in patient care, staff collaboration., Capacity to multitask; manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease while fostering the provision of patient care., Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; accuracy in patient history, charting and other documentation.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Oncology Unit
North Shore University Hospital
01.2003 - Current
Surgical Technician
Diamond Vision
01.2000 - 01.2003
Optometric Technician
Lenscrafters
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associates - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY
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