Diego Castro
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dedicated ICU Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience, specializing in critical care and complex patient management. Proven expertise in delivering exceptional care to patients with diverse and intricate critical conditions. Skilled in utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care efficiently. Highly observant, diligent, and committed to providing patient-centered care. Seeking to apply extensive ICU experience in a cardiovascular surgical unit.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, ON
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Queensway Carleton Hospital
Ottawa, ON
05.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Care Solutions
Ottawa, ON
06.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Miocardio Clinic
Cali, Colombia
04.2015 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Angiography Unit
Imbanaco Medical Center
Cali, Colombia
10.2013 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, ICU
DIME Neuro-Vascular Clinic
Cali, Colombia
08.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, ICU
Farallones Clininc
Cali, Colombia
07.2011 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, ICU
Valle del Lili Clinic
Cali, Colombia
11.2008 - 08.2013
Clinical Instructor
Universidad Libre
Cali, Colombia
10.2011 - 04.2013
Education
Nursing (Foreign Trained Nursing)
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06.2018
Introduction To Canadian Health Studies
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON12.2016
English For Academic Purposes
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Libre Cali
Cali, Colombia08.2008
Skills
- Highly motivated with the ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced work setting
- Strong critical thinking and exceptional attention to detail
- Extensive knowledge in critical care, cardiac post-operative care, and complex health conditions
- Proficient in the management of complex medical devices, including defibrillators, external pacemakers, dialysis machines, arterial lines, nephrostomy tubes, hemovac drains, and intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Adept at working efficiently both independently and in team-oriented environments
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Expertise in patient assessment and monitoring, with a focus on cardiovascular health
- Skilled in administering and titrating cardiovascular medications
- Proficient in interpreting and responding to cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic monitoring
- Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care for cardiovascular surgical patients
- Strong patient education skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ottawa Heart Institute
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Queensway Carleton Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Care Solutions
06.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Miocardio Clinic
04.2015 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, ICU
DIME Neuro-Vascular Clinic
08.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Angiography Unit
Imbanaco Medical Center
10.2013 - 04.2015
Clinical Instructor
Universidad Libre
10.2011 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse, ICU
Farallones Clininc
07.2011 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, ICU
Valle del Lili Clinic
11.2008 - 08.2013
Nursing (Foreign Trained Nursing)
Algonquin College
Introduction To Canadian Health Studies
Algonquin College
English For Academic Purposes
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Libre Cali
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