Sam Castillo

· Core Team Lead with qualities of assessing, planning, monitoring, and documenting nursing care in accordance with Mayo Clinic’s policies and procedures.

· Accountable for coordination of direct patient care and patient placement

· Certified Preceptor of new nurse residents, new hires, and nursing students through mentoring and teaching

· Evaluates and communicates all phases of nursing care in a timely and appropriate manner to providers

• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.

• Developed guidelines to improve communication with allied staff and providers.
• Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

• Supervised and managed nurses and certified nursing assistants on a 41 bed Orthopedic/Med-Surg Unit
• Collaborated and communicated with physicians, medical staff, and family members to ensure safe and excellent care.
• EPIC Super User

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent patient care and education across various departments.
• Contributed to hospital accreditation efforts by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in nursing education.
• Increased staff retention by providing ongoing professional development opportunities and support.
• Promoted patient safety by leading quality improvement initiatives within the nursing department.