Kristina Castro
Calgary,AB
Summary
Empathetic and professional with strong expertise in providing direct patient care. Skilled in working effectively within healthcare teams, prioritizing clear communication and collaboration. Committed to ensuring patients receive care that honours their dignity, autonomy, and safety while fostering a compassionate environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum PNL
Rockyview Hospital U64 Postpartum
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Monitored both mother and baby''s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate and attentive postpartum care to new mothers.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Provided emotional support to new parents experiencing stress or difficulties adapting to parenthood.
- Collaborated with obstetricians and pediatricians to ensure seamless care transitions for both mother and baby during the postpartum period.
- Improved continuity of care by coordinating discharge planning activities with social workers, case managers, and home healthcare providers.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for any adverse reactions or side effects.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
General Medicine/Heart Failure PNL
Rockyview Hospital U72 General Medicine
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Completed daily rounds with patients to check conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Preformed specialized assessment on CHF and COPD patients.
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit PNL
Peter Lougheed Hospital U42 General Medicine
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wing Kei Crescent Heights
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
Dining Assistant
AgeCare Seton
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Developed strong knowledge of menu items to provide well-informed recommendations based on individual preferences or dietary needs.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB06-2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Postpartum PNL
Rockyview Hospital U64 Postpartum
03.2024 - 04.2024
General Medicine/Heart Failure PNL
Rockyview Hospital U72 General Medicine
02.2024 - 02.2024
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit PNL
Peter Lougheed Hospital U42 General Medicine
10.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wing Kei Crescent Heights
05.2023 - 08.2023
Dining Assistant
AgeCare Seton
09.2020 - 04.2023
Practical Nurse Diploma -
Bow Valley College
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