Jessica Castro
Leominster,MA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in Endoscopy, Telemetry, SDC, PACU and Infusion center. Bachelors Degree in Nursing and Biology. Strong clinical skills and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
ST Vincents Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Preparing patients during pre procedure process, including IV insertion, and patient education.
- Administered conscious sedation for endoscopy procedures, monitored vital signs during procedures, ensuring patient safety throughout.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, ensuring adherence to the discharge plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Lead, Endoscopy
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
10.2016 - 09.2024
- Physical patient care during Endoscopy procedures
- Conduced and documented a thorough assessment of patients upon admission, through course of treatment, and upon discharge
- Communicated effectively to the team members and departments on relevant health status data
- Educated patients and families on procedures, diagnoses, discharge information, and follow up instructions
- Work with Surgical Services manager on developing department initiatives, ordering supplies, creating department schedule, correcting charges and chart review
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Heywood Hospital
08.2010 - 10.2016
- General care of the cardiac patient.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patients reactions/response to treatments.
- Identified discharge planning needs, along with recommending and implementing changes to the care plan, resulting in a higher standard of patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA07-2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12-2007
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
ST Vincents Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/Clinical Lead, Endoscopy
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
10.2016 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Heywood Hospital
08.2010 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fitchburg State University
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