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Rafael Castillo Herrera

Miami,FL

Summary

Meticulous Registered Nurse dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care within a collaborative healthcare team. Actively collaborates with fellow healthcare professionals to ensure the seamless delivery of patient care. I excel at multitasking in fast-paced environments and remain level-headed during emergency situations. I am a motivated professional eager to apply my time management and organizational skills across various healthcare settings. I am actively seeking opportunities to further develop my skills and contribute to the growth of the organization.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Oncology

University of Miami Health System
Miami, FL
10.2023 - Current

Chemotherapy Administration: Administer chemotherapies, including IV infusions and oral agents, closely monitoring for adverse reactions, and managing potential complications.

Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of oncology patients, including physical, psychological, and emotional needs. Monitor vital signs, and evaluate symptoms related to their condition.

Medication Administration: Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medications as prescribed by oncologists, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.

Patient education: Provide education to patients and their families about their condition, treatment options, potential side effects, and self-care measures.

Pain Management: Administer pain relief interventions, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, to enhance patient comfort.

Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

Southern Winds Hospital
Hialeah, Florida
09.2023 - 12.2023

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments on patients to evaluate their psychological and emotional well-being.

Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to address the unique needs of each patient.

Administer and monitor psychiatric medications and treatments, ensuring compliance with prescribed regimens, and observing side effects.

Provide therapeutic interventions and support to patients, helping them manage symptoms, and improve coping skills.

Monitor and document changes in patients' mental health status, behavior, and responses to treatment.

Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment, including the prevention of self-harm, or harm to others.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis College
Cutler Bay, FL
07-2023

Skills

  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Medication and dosage
  • Work ethic
  • Maintained safety measures
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Culturally sensitive care
  • IV management
  • Port care
  • Immunotherapy administration
  • IV therapy administration
  • Chemotherapy infusion
  • Blood product administration
  • PICC line maintenance
  • Central line care

Certification

• Registered Nurse: License #9639403 (Multistate) CA License #95404871

• ONCC

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Oncology

University of Miami Health System
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

Southern Winds Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis College
Rafael Castillo Herrera