PRISCILLA CASTANEDA
Yuma
Summary
I am a dedicated and strongly compassionate RN. Adept at conducting comprehensive patient assessments and ensuring high-quality care. Skilled in medication administration and health promotion, I excel in multitasking while providing compassionate support and education to patients and family, enhancing their recovery and well-being. My specialty is in acute care setting. I have worked at Onvida Health on Tower 3 since graduating nursing school in 2018. I have worked with patients ranging from young adults to geriatric. Certified in Chemotherapy administration, and peritoneal dialysis administration. Can manage critical drips such as heparin, chemo, and have taken courses to properly conduct peritoneal dialysis on cycler and manuals. I am specialized in skills such as Foley catheters, rectal tube placements, port accessed and deaccessing. I am a certified preceptor, and have worked along side nursing students as well as trained multiple new graduates. I am a hard worker and work well with the interdisciplinary team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Onvida Health
08.2018 - Current
- Sine 2018 worked in an acute care medical surgical floor. Specializing in Renal and Oncology patients. Floor also managed post surgical, cardiac, liver, and behavioral health patients.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
- Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while paying attention to detail.
- Educated patients on preventative healthcare measures.
- Identified potential risks or complications associated with assigned interventions and treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records using EPIC system.
CNA
Acacia
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
Education
RN BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain
Nursing - Nursing
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Precepting
- Interpreter
- Certified Chemotherapy administration
- Peritoneal dialysis certified
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Acute care expertise
- Medication and IV administration
- Central Line Management
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Certified Oncology Nurse
- Certificate in Community Interpreter
- AzNA certified preceptor
LANGUAGES
Spanish Fluent Writing and Speaking
Timeline
RN
Onvida Health
08.2018 - Current
CNA
Acacia
01.2017 - 11.2017
RN BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain
Nursing - Nursing
Arizona Western College
Awards
Christi Brito Light of Nursing Nominee. Multiple Daisy Award Nominee.
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