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ERICA CASTANEDA, RN

London,Ontario

Summary

Compassionate and highly-motivated nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed to patient education and advocacy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Victorian Order of Nurses
London, Ontario
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Registered Practical Nurse

Victorian Order of Nurses
Lochaber
02.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Community Support

March of Dimes Canada
Vaughan
02.2017 - 08.2022
  • Caring for people with developmental and physical disability
  • Caring for People with High Medical needs.
  • Perform Enteral Feeding(G-tube/J tube), Foley Catheter, tracheostomy care.
  • Providing care with client in long term mechanical ventilation, tracheal/oral suctioning and manual ventilation.
  • Administering prescribed medication and assisting client in ADL.

Registered Practical Nurse

Downs view Long Term Care
Toronto Ontario
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
  • Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

STUDENT PRACTICAL NURSE/CLINICAL PRACTICE

Cummer Lodge LTC
City of Toronto
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Completed 400 hours clinical rotations in Geriatrics.
  • Assessed residents and dispense narcotics and other medications needed.
  • Obtained knowledge in RAI-MDS Assessment tool.

REGISTERED NURSE- Intensive Care Unit

EAC Medical Center Cavite
Philippines
05.2009 - 04.2016
  • Provide compassionate care to critically ill patients and their families.
  • Assist physicians in bedside procedures PEG/Trac, arterial and central line placement, Intubation and Bronchoscopy.
  • Monitor critical care equipment such as ventilators, heart monitors, medication pumps and more.

Education

RPN Refresher Program -

Humber College-North Campus
08.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Emilio Aguinaldo College-Manila
04.2007

Skills

  • Critical Care
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Culturally-sensitive care

Certification

REGISTERED NURSE- College of Nurses Ontario

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Victorian Order of Nurses
04.2024 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Victorian Order of Nurses
02.2022 - 04.2024

Registered Practical Nurse

Downs view Long Term Care
02.2020 - 05.2021

STUDENT PRACTICAL NURSE/CLINICAL PRACTICE

Cummer Lodge LTC
05.2019 - 08.2019

Community Support

March of Dimes Canada
02.2017 - 08.2022

REGISTERED NURSE- Intensive Care Unit

EAC Medical Center Cavite
05.2009 - 04.2016

RPN Refresher Program -

Humber College-North Campus

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Emilio Aguinaldo College-Manila

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