Rose Ann Castasus
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ICU
Niagara Health System
11.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care. A
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
Registered Nurse ALC
Niagara Health System
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
PSW and RPN
Royal Rose Place
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Registered Nurse
Chinese General Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Certificate - Gerontological Nursing
Niagara College
Welland, ON05.2019
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Niagara College
Welland, ON04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chinese General Hospital Colleges
Manila, Philippines05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Standards
- IV Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Invasive Procedures
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Disease Processes
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Administer Medication
- Test Interpretations
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
Current ACLS and BLS
Critical Care Nursing
Gerontology Nursing
Coronary Care Nursing 2
Timeline
Registered Nurse ICU
Niagara Health System
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse ALC
Niagara Health System
09.2020 - 11.2021
PSW and RPN
Royal Rose Place
01.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Chinese General Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2017
Certificate - Gerontological Nursing
Niagara College
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Niagara College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chinese General Hospital Colleges
Current ACLS and BLS
Critical Care Nursing
Gerontology Nursing
Coronary Care Nursing 2
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