Rolando Castillo, MSN, FNP-C
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Certified Emergency Nurse Practitioner with 5 years experience in emergency and urgent care settings. Thrives in fast-paced and busy environments, demonstrating adaptability and efficiency. Self-directed and solutions-oriented, consistently delivering high-quality patient care. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through time management and prioritization techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
GEM Emergency Medical Group
06.2023 - Current
- Performs focused assessments, interprets clinical findings, and develops a complete and accurate differential diagnosis.
- Reduced waiting times for patients through the effective prioritization of critical cases in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability while providing care for diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and those with varying cultural backgrounds.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic testing including labs, x-rays, advanced imaging and EKG.
- Performs procedures including incision and drainage, suturing, dislocation/fracture reductions, wound care, and toenail excisions.
- Assesses and prioritizes patient needs in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely treatment.
- Maintains accurate and thorough medical records, documenting patient assessments, treatments, and progress.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure coordinated care.
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Facey Medical Group
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed thorough assessments of patients presenting with acute, non-life-threatening conditions.
- Performed minor urgent care procedures.
- Assessed incoming patients quickly and efficiently, determining the appropriate level of care required based on their symptoms.
Urgent Care Nurse Practioner
Sollis Health – Concierge Urgent Care
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed thorough history and physical examinations on patients of all ages.
- Conducted in-home physical exams and health assessments for patients with urgent care needs.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Adventist Health Glendale
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Conducted thorough physical examinations and obtained patient histories to assess urgent/emergent medical conditions.
- Worked closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing, developed appropriate treatment plans.
- Performed minor procedures, such as suturing, splinting, and wound care.
- Mentored and educated nursing staff and students on emergency care protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process enhancements to increase efficiency in patient care delivery.
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Optum Urgent Care
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Performed history and physical examinations on the pediatric and adult population.
- Diagnosed common acute conditions and injuries and developed appropriate treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and thorough documentation of patient interactions.
Family Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
El Proyecto Del Barrio
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed history and physical examinations in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
- Managed the primary care and biopsychosocial needs of patients 12 months and older.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Facey Medical Group
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed history and physical examinations on adult males and females.
- Managed acute and chronic medical problems in the adult population.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner, Post Grad Fellowship
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed the primary care of vulnerable homeless veterans including their social, psychological and physical needs.
- Collaborated with an interprofessional team of pharmacists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers to provide care to homeless veterans.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Huntington Hospital
11.2012 - 10.2017
- Cared for vulnerable patients of all ages using best practices aimed at not only healing, but also meeting patients’ psychological, mental, social, and self-efficacy needs.
- In close collaboration with medical teams, provided critical patient care in a stroke, STEMI, and Level II trauma center.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
Los Angeles, CA12.2008
Skills
- Fluent Spanish speaker
- Experienced in improving ED throughput
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner- Certified
- Laceration repair
- Incision and drainage
- Experienced in EPIC EMR
- Fracture stabilization
- BLS/ACLS/PALS certified
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner- 95006970
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner- E03210034
- Registered Nurse- 743396
- NPI-1528581519
- DEA-MC4771641
Associations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- California Association of Nurse Practitioners-Pasadena Chapter
- American Association of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
GEM Emergency Medical Group
06.2023 - Current
Urgent Care Nurse Practioner
Sollis Health – Concierge Urgent Care
04.2023 - 08.2023
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Facey Medical Group
01.2022 - 11.2023
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Adventist Health Glendale
01.2020 - 03.2023
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Optum Urgent Care
07.2019 - 07.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
El Proyecto Del Barrio
01.2019 - 01.2022
Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Facey Medical Group
05.2018 - 01.2019
Nurse Practitioner, Post Grad Fellowship
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Huntington Hospital
11.2012 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
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