STEPHANIE GASTELUM
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience managing complex cardiac and neuro step-down populations. Frequently floated across multiple units, demonstrating adaptability and ability to quickly integrate into new teams and workflows. Strong clinical judgment, rapid deterioration recognition, and confident independent practice in fast-paced settings.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bio Drip Longevity
08.2026 - Current
- Administer intravenous therapies and injections in accordance with provider orders and established clinical protocols.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions, responding promptly to changes in condition to ensure safety and quality of care.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, preventive health measures, and wellness management to enhance patient understanding and engagement.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate individualized patient care, ensuring safety and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and adhere to infection prevention and patient safety standards.
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Tenet, Providence, El Paso
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Manages 1-4:1-5 high-acuity cardiac and neuro step-down patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring and advanced respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy (HFNC/Vapotherm). Provides airway support including tracheotomy care.
- Continuous cardiac monitoring with EKG rhythm interpretation and cardiac IV drips (amiodarone & heparin) per protocol.
- Coordinated pre-procedure preparation and consent verification for cardiac catheterization, PCI/stent placement, pacemaker insertion, and stress tests; ensured vigilant post-procedure monitoring and recovery care.
- Provides care of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients including post TPA monitoring, neuro checks and NIHSS assessments.
- Initiated sepsis protocol and responded to rapid response and code events, intervening early in clinical deterioration to enhance patient outcomes.
- Manages complex lines and devices including central lines, PICCs, tracheotomies, chest tubes, and PEG/NG-tube and urinary/fecal management systems.
- Cared for patients with altered mental status due to hepatic encephalopathy, substance use disorders, and behavioral/psych-related conditions, implementing close monitoring and safety precautions.
- Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams using SBAR to ensure safe hand-offs, accurate reporting, and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing
El Paso, Texas12-2023
Skills
- Cardiac telemetry & rhythm interpretation
- Cardiac IV drips (amiodarone, heparin)
- Cardiac procedure care
- Stroke care monitoring
- Sepsis protocol participation
- Airway management (BiPAP/CPAP/HFNC, trach care)
- Telemetry monitoring
- Central line management
- Transfusion monitoring
- Wound management
- Cerner EMR
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
PATIENT POPULATION EXPERIENCE
CHF Exacerbation, acute MI/ACS, post cardiac surgery patients, COPD exacerbation, Stroke/neuro step down, DKA, hypertensive crisis Renal Failure, multi-system organ compromise
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bio Drip Longevity
08.2026 - Current
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Tenet, Providence, El Paso
05.2024 - 01.2026
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing