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Matthew Castelo

San Diego,CA

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. As a nurse, I am dedicated in advocating for cultural competency and individualizing the care of each person.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Acute/Telemetry

Palomar Health
02.2023 - Current
  • Experience with cardiac patient recovery coming out of procedures such as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, angiograms, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Ablations, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
  • Experience in reading EKG strips
  • Managed 3-4 patients at a time on a 30 bed floor
  • Experience in being a break and resource nurse
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Proficient in Cerner charting system
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.

Preceptorship

Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • 3N Medical/Surgical unit
  • Complete 120 clinical hours in the 32-bed Med/Surg floor of a Magnet designated hospital
  • Provides care for 2-4 patients at a time using best evidence-based practice and adhering to all policy and procedures
  • Creates efficient work environment through communication and support of other team members
  • Delivers efficient care to diverse populations while communicating with interdisciplinary teams and patient families

Nursing Assistant/Surge Tech at 7S Stroke/Neuro PCU

Sharp Healthcare
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • 7S Stroke/Neuro PCU
  • Devoted 24 hours/week to an 18 bed PCU while engaged in academics
  • Care for patients and assist them with their daily acts of living
  • Enforced patient safety by providing education on daily baths, mobility restrictions, adhering to fall risk and seizure precautions for patients in and out of bed, monitoring patients conditions and reporting sudden changes to the healthcare team
  • Measured and recorded vital signs and I and O's in Cerner
  • Able to preform advanced skills such as blood glucose checks, admission of a new patient, and straight catheterization when necessary, under the supervision of a nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU)
San Diego, CA
05.2022

Certification

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider, Expiration Date: December 2027
  • Registered Nurse, Expiration Date: March 2026
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, Expiration Date: February 2026

Community Service

  • Kaiser Volunteer, San Marcos Medical Office, San Diego, CA, 2017-06, 2018-06, Use communication skills to direct patients towards the right department, Assist patients from departments to their vehicles, Work together with staff to create great patient experience
  • Volunteer, American Foundation “Out of the Darkness” Suicide Walk, 2021-10, Participated and contributed to community walk for suicide awareness and prevention with university
  • PLNU Homeless Ministry, 2020-03, Collaborated with PLNU students to prepare food and offer fellowship to members of the San Diego community, Went out to distribute food and water to the homeless, Engage with the homeless to get to know the community better and exercise communication skills

Scholarly Leadership

  • Vice President, PLNU Asian Student Union associated with the Fall 2019-May 2022
  • Leads 30 students in 20+ service and scholastic events as part of the Multicultural Opportunities for Students Actively Involved in the Community (MOSAIC)
  • Creates a space and dialogue to discuss Asian American historical events and future opportunities.
  • Chosen by the previous board members and faculty
  • Mentor, Team Barnabas associated with MOSAIC Fall 2020-May 2022
  • Selected by PLNU faculty for leader of social change
  • Directs, assists, and supports incoming international students as they navigate academic and social changes during their college experience
  • Mentor, California Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA-PL) Fall 2020-Spring 2021
  • Partners with the School of Nursing’s program students to help the incoming nursing students get adjusted to the course curriculum
  • Guide nursing students academically and promote self-care and self-resilience during their studies

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Acute/Telemetry

Palomar Health
02.2023 - Current

Preceptorship

Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022

Nursing Assistant/Surge Tech at 7S Stroke/Neuro PCU

Sharp Healthcare
06.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU)

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