Stephanie Castro
Rio Linda ,CA
Summary
Accomplished Nursing Professional with a proven track record at Windsor Nursing Home, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. Expert in Nursing Care Coordination and fostering professional development among staff. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and efficiency, demonstrating leadership and commitment to excellence in nursing and patient engagement activities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing
Windsor Nursing Home
Carmichael, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care during challenging illness experiences.
- Developed comprehensive competency assessments, effectively measuring nursing staff knowledge and skill levels.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally sensitive, and individualized nursing care.
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Developed engaging course materials, fostering a positive learning environment for nursing students.
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership by serving as a preceptor for nursing students, sharing expertise in critical care nursing and promoting evidence-based practice within the profession.
- Improved patient care by assisting nursing staff with daily tasks and activities.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing efficient time management strategies in daily tasks.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering empathetic and knowledgeable nursing care.
- Increased efficiency in the nursing unit through effective delegation and supervision of nursing support staff.
Activity Director
North Pointe Care
Sacramento, CA
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
- Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Supervised volunteer staff in the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Integrated cognitive stimulation techniques into daily programming for improved mental health outcomes among participants suffering from dementia or related conditions.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or themed parties to enhance overall quality of life within the community setting.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $Amount to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
Education
Master Of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
University Davis
Sacramento General -
Grant High School
Sacramento 07.2012
Skills
- Telehealth Nursing
- Nursing process comprehension
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Professionalism in Nursing
- Acute Care Nursing
- Nursing Assistance
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Nursing standards
Accomplishments
- Taught Number classes per semester.
- Instrumental in developing and introducing curriculum for new Subject course.
- Revamped curriculum and syllabus for Course.
- Instructed over Number students during Year.
- Inspired students to pursue careers in specialties like Area of specialization and Area of specialization.
- Received and maintain Number% positive rating from students.
- Improved student outcomes Number%.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
Languages
Bilingual
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing
Windsor Nursing Home
06.2022 - Current
Activity Director
North Pointe Care
09.2019 - 06.2020
Master Of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
University Davis
General -
Grant High School