Stephanie Castillo
Chowchilla,CA
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Camarena Health, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic testing and committed to promoting health through preventive care and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Camarena Health
Chowchilla, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Livingston Community Health
Livingston, CA
05.2017 - 08.2024
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Family Nurse Practitioner
VEP Healthcare
Merced, CA
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Education
Master Of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL10.2016
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Merced College
Merced, CA05.2005
High School Diploma - General Studies
Le Grand High School
Le Grand, CA05.1998
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Electronic health records systems
- Lab result evaluation
- Health promotion
- Patient education
- Substance abuse treatment
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic testing
- Preventive healthcare
- Preparing treatment plans
- Clinic work
- Hospice resources
- Clinical decision making
- Physical examinations
- Immunization administration
- Clinical care standards
- Laboratory testing
- Diagnostic screenings
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medical histories
- Pediatric care
- Patient assessment
- Women's health
- Electronic medical records
- End-of-life care
- Family planning
- Family education
- Behavioral health
- Quality improvement
- Patient communication
- HIPAA guidelines
- Preventive care
- Prescribing medications
- Medical charting
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Written communication
- Geriatric care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Camarena Health
09.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
VEP Healthcare
10.2018 - 12.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Livingston Community Health
05.2017 - 08.2024
Master Of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Merced College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Le Grand High School