SHEILA CASTRO
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with Nine(9) years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering Oncology Nursing/Infusion Nurse as specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
2019.04 - Current
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex treatment regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
- Provided patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Evaluated patients'' responses to treatments and adjusted nursing interventions accordingly, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient, ensuring the highest quality of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of complications among immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy infusions.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Streamlined the infusion process by effectively coordinating schedules with pharmacy and laboratory staff.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest advancements in oncology nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on their medications, possible side effects, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members, guiding them through the orientation process and sharing best practices in infusion nursing care.
Med/Surg/Telemetry – Staff Nurse
CHI St. Lukes Health Sugar Land Hospital
2015.08 - 2019.04
- Managed caseload of 5-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while maintaining adherence to legal requirements and ethical nursing practices.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Med/Surg/Telemetry – Staff Nurse
OakBend Medical Center
2014.07 - 2016.02
Home Health RN – Part time
A&G Home Health Services
2014.03 - 2014.06
Home Health RN – Part time
Good Shepherd Home Health
2014.02 - 2014.04
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Makati
Makati City, Philippines10.2010
Skills
- Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.
- Personable with a positive attitude; interact effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff.
- Team oriented with the ability to work in multi-disciplinary unit.
- Able to assess and evaluate needs of clients into attainable and measurable outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a creative problem solver.
- Skillful at building client rapport and utilizing listening skills in an acute care clinical setting.
- Self-motivated, initiative.
- Proficient at MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point presentation, Internet.
- Immunotherapy administration
- Chemotherapy administration
- Port-a-cath care
- Central line care
- IV insertion
- Student Precepting
- Excellent in EPIC charting.
- Ability to adapt in a challenging work atmosphere.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Adaptability to change
- Pain management
- Side effect monitoring
- PICC line maintenance
- Collaboration with physicians
- Blood transfusion
- Time management
- Symptom management
Certification
- Texas Registered Nurse (RN) License, 846868, since 11/05/2013, Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
Languages
Tagalog
English
Educational Qualification And Honors
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Makati, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 10/2010, 1st Placer, Best in Intensive Care Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Business Administration, University of San Jose - Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines, 05/2002
- Secondary, Saint Johns School, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, Philippines, 03/1998, 1st Honorable Mention
- Elementary, Bitaog Elementary School, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, Philippines, 03/1994, 1st Honorable Mention
Recognition
Nominated for the Daisy Award, CHI St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital, 06/2018
Attributes
I am a hardworking person, trainable, optimistic, friendly, aggressive, flexible and dedicated to my work. My commitment to learn developed my persistence, self-discipline, competent and analytical that channeled me towards aiming and reaching my goals.
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Houston Chapter Oncology Nursing Society (HCONS)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
2019.04 - Current
Med/Surg/Telemetry – Staff Nurse
CHI St. Lukes Health Sugar Land Hospital
2015.08 - 2019.04
Med/Surg/Telemetry – Staff Nurse
OakBend Medical Center
2014.07 - 2016.02
Home Health RN – Part time
A&G Home Health Services
2014.03 - 2014.06
Home Health RN – Part time
Good Shepherd Home Health
2014.02 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Makati
- Texas Registered Nurse (RN) License, 846868, since 11/05/2013, Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
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