Tanya Castellan
Thornton,CO
Summary
Dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support, goal is to become a practical and compassionate nurse. By addressing both the health and emotional needs of patients, strive to provide highest quality of care and education. With a commitment to excellence, aim to make a positive impact on the lives of those served.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infectious Disease Nurse
Western Infectious Disease Consultants
04.2024 - Current
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Start PIV's, Midlines and PICCs that is appropriate for the antibiotics and duration of the treatment.
- Provide weekly sterile maintenance to Midlines and PICC.
- Assist Physicians with IM therapy and the proper vaccines when needed.
- Educate the patients and family in regards to antibiotics,IM injections and vaccines indications and side effects.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse/ Infusion RN
St. Anthonyt Hospital
10.2018 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Consult with the healthcare team to choose the best access for the patient and advocating for vein preservation and health.
- Education the patient and family about the appropriate access and what to expect before and after the procedure.
- Provide ultra-sound guided PIV, midlines, PICC lines and educated patients that require IV therapy.
- Resource for Nurses and Physicians when they have questions in regards to what access is appropriate for which therapy and troubleshoot issues that come alongside with any type of access.
Inpatient /Staff Nurse, Perioperative Services
OrthoColorado Hospital
01.2011 - Current
- Oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN/Case Manager and Assistant Clinical Supervisor
Complete Home Health
11.2006 - 03.2013
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and lowincome patient communities
- Actively participated in a company-based Quality Assurance Program
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Provide companywide orientations for new employees
- Direct supervision of CNA, which includes hiring, training, and supervising
- Relief Director of Nursing
- BLS instructor for all employees
Inpatient RN
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Direct Inpatient Care
- Relief Charge Nurse on Inpatient Floor
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
05.2004
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate patient care
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical thinking
Certification
Registered Nurse #168696 (current)
PALS ( issue date 08/31/18-present) through Common Spirit.
ACLS (issue date 12/09/2016-present) through Common Spirit.
HealthCare Provider BLS (issue date 12/09/2016-present)
Clinical Coaching: The Preceptor's Pathway to Excellence (issued 12/03/12)
ECG and Pharmacology (issue date 05/12/2012)
Vascular Access Certification Corporation VACC (able to obtain within 6months of hire.
Timeline
Infectious Disease Nurse
Western Infectious Disease Consultants
04.2024 - Current
Vascular Access Registered Nurse/ Infusion RN
St. Anthonyt Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Inpatient /Staff Nurse, Perioperative Services
OrthoColorado Hospital
01.2011 - Current
RN/Case Manager and Assistant Clinical Supervisor
Complete Home Health
11.2006 - 03.2013
Inpatient RN
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2004 - 12.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Registered Nurse #168696 (current)
PALS ( issue date 08/31/18-present) through Common Spirit.
ACLS (issue date 12/09/2016-present) through Common Spirit.
HealthCare Provider BLS (issue date 12/09/2016-present)
Clinical Coaching: The Preceptor's Pathway to Excellence (issued 12/03/12)
ECG and Pharmacology (issue date 05/12/2012)
Vascular Access Certification Corporation VACC (able to obtain within 6months of hire.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
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