Rachel Castagna
Monroe,CT
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality pre- and post-operative care. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments while maintaining a focus on patient safety and comfort. Recognized for strong leadership skills, having successfully assumed charge nurse and preceptor roles. Adept at educating patients and caregivers, ensuring comprehensive understanding of care plans and recovery processes. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes through critical thinking, collaboration, and compassionate care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent's Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Responsible for providing medicine, oxygen and other treatments based on assessment data
- Manage artificial airway, including tracheal suctioning and tracheostomy tube change
- Responsible for enteral equipment and feeding
- Preformed wound and ostomy care
- Documented patient's plan of caring using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patients outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
- Educated patients and caregivers of proper wound, drain and incision management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent’s College At Sacred Heart University
Bridgeport, CT05.2020
Skills
- Surgical Care Expertise: Extensive knowledge in postoperative care across various specialties, including colorectal oncology, bariatric, orthopedic, plastics, vascular, and neurosurgery
- Leadership & Mentorship: Experience as a charge nurse and preceptor, guiding and supporting team members in a clinical setting
- Patient Care Management: Proficient in wound care, tracheostomy management, surgical drain maintenance, and enteral feeding tube management
- Patient Education: Effective communicator skilled in providing education to patients and caregivers on wound management, discharge planning, medication safety, and disease management
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills that facilitate quick and effective decision-making in high-pressure situations
Certification
Registered Nurse, License #: 10.172490, Current
CPR/AED Certified, American Red Cross, Current
BLS for Health Care Providers, American Red Cross, Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent's Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent’s College At Sacred Heart University
Registered Nurse, License #: 10.172490, Current
CPR/AED Certified, American Red Cross, Current
BLS for Health Care Providers, American Red Cross, Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
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