REBECCA CASTIGLIA
New York,USA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in high-acuity labor and delivery care. Led initiatives as Charge RN to improve patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement. Expertise in fetal monitoring and bilingual communication enhances support for patients and families in critical situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital
New York, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring, postpartum, and surgical obstetric patients in a high-volume Labor and Delivery unit.
- Perform obstetric triage including maternal and fetal assessments, labor evaluation, and prioritization of emergent conditions.
- Monitor and interpret electronic fetal heart rate tracings and identify non-reassuring patterns requiring escalation of care.
- Function as an operating room circulating nurse for cesarean deliveries, ensuring sterile technique, patient safety, and efficient workflow.
- Provided PACU care for post-cesarean patients, ensuring effective recovery monitoring, pain management, and thorough postpartum assessments.
- Served as Baby Nurse, delivering immediate newborn care and conducting neonatal assessments while assisting with neonatal resuscitation as needed.
- Collaborated with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatology teams, and nursing staff to ensure safe, coordinated patient care.
Unit Council Chairman – 5 Central Medical-Surgical Unit
New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, NY
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Elected by peers to lead unit-based council focused on quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Led monthly meetings focused on reviewing and instituting practice changes consistent with NYP clinical excellence standards.
- Advanced initiatives for CLABSI prevention, fall prevention strategies, wound care interventions, and patient satisfaction enhancement.
- Facilitated communication between bedside staff and leadership to foster unit-wide collaboration and drive continuous improvement.
Registered Nurse – Adult Medical-Surgical Unit
New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, NY
12.2021 - 03.2025
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill adult medical-surgical patients, ensuring adherence to best practices in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Served as Charge RN, overseeing unit operations, delegating patient assignments, and supporting nursing staff to ensure safe and efficient care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to assess patients and implement timely interventions in response to rapidly changing clinical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, intravenous, and intramuscular routes while monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, disease processes, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintained calm and professional presence during emergencies and high-stress situations, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Binghamton University, Decker College of Nursing
Binghamton, NY05.2021
Pre-Nursing Coursework (Transfer) -
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Charge nurse leadership and unit coordination
- High-acuity patient management
- Labor and delivery nursing
- Obstetric triage and assessment
- Fetal monitoring and interpretation
- Labor support and pain management
- Neonatal resuscitation and newborn care
- Circulating OR nursing (obstetrics)
- PACU recovery (postpartum and surgical)
- Medication administration (PO, IV, IM)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family education
- Bilingual communication (English–Spanish)
- Time management
- Quality improvement
- Breastfeeding support
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, New York State (Unencumbered)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer – School Health Services, Jackson Academy Elementary School, Assisted the school nurse with student health screenings, vital sign assessments, documentation, and parent communication., Supported development of school-wide health initiatives.
- COVID-19 Specimen Analyzer Operator, Restarting Binghamton, Binghamton University, Volunteered in campus COVID-19 testing operations by analyzing specimens to determine positive or negative results and support infection control efforts.
- Teacher’s Assistant – Psychology 101, Raritan Valley Community College, Assisted with grading, exam evaluation, and student academic support.
Core Clinical Skills
- Charge Nurse Leadership and Unit Coordination
- High-Acuity Patient Management
- Labor and Delivery Nursing
- Obstetric Triage and Assessment
- Fetal Monitoring and Interpretation
- Labor Support and Pain Management
- Neonatal Resuscitation and Newborn Care
- Circulating OR Nurse (Obstetrics)
- PACU Recovery (Postpartum and Surgical)
- Medication Administration (PO, IV, IM)
- Wound Care and Skin Integrity
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient and Family Education
- English–Spanish Proficiency (Advanced)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Unit Council Chairman – 5 Central Medical-Surgical Unit
New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse – Adult Medical-Surgical Unit
New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Binghamton University, Decker College of Nursing
Pre-Nursing Coursework (Transfer) -
Raritan Valley Community College