Brittany Castillo
Liberty
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Med/Surg Float Pool RN
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
06.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Med/Surg Float Pool RN
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
Kansas City, MO05-2021
Skills
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Quality improvement
- Health promotion
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Precepting
Timeline
Med/Surg Float Pool RN
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
06.2023 - Current
Med/Surg Float Pool RN
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
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