Aurea E. Castillo, BSN, RN

904-***-****

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EDUCATION

Interamerica University of Puerto Rico Cupey, PR 12/2009 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Interamerica University of Puerto Rico Humacao, PR 12/2003 Associate of Science in Nursing

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Registered Nurse Expires: 04/2024

American Heart Association ACLS Expires: 01/2024

American Heart Association BLS Expires: 01/2024

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AdventHealth Orlando, FL 07/2022 - present

Registered Nurse, StaffFlex

• ICU/PCU Float

NurseChoice/AMN 02/2022 – 07/2022

Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment

• AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL

• ICU Float/Pool

Cross Country Travel Agency 11/2021 – 02/2022

Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment

• Wellstar Medical Center, Atlanta, GA

• ICU Multisystem Float

• Oversaw direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Unit.

• Performed diagnosis, treatment, and care for patient recovering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, sepsis, shock, respiratory insufficiencies, myocardial Infarction and many other diseases, surgery and emergency states.

• Provided pre- and post-operative care.

• Operated all necessary ventilation, IV, and monitoring equipment. Blood and derivate transfusion.

NurseChoice/AMN Travel Agency 07/2021 – 10/2021

Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment

• CHI-St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock, AR

• COVID ICU Float Nurse

• Direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Units.

• Ensured open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures; update computerized patient data.

• Performed diagnosis, treatment, and care for patient recovering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, sepsis, shock, respiratory insufficiencies, myocardial Infarction and many other diseases, surgery and emergency states.

• Provided pre- and post-operative care.

• Operated all necessary ventilation, IV, and monitoring equipment. Blood and derivate transfusion. Electrolytes replacement based on the lab results. Administration control narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys.

• Enforced regulation requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medication during change of shift.

SNAP Nurse Travel Agency 01/2021 – 04/2021

Registered Nurse, Travel Assignment

• Emanate Queen of the Valley, West Covina, CA

• COVID ICU

• Started and titrated pressors drips, mild to moderate sedation drips.

• Monitored patients on induced coma, perform TOF. Also manage, start and titrate heparin and insulin drips.

• Set up everything needed for intubation, chest tubes, central line, arterial lines and assist physician.

• Able to manage cooling blankets and bairhogger.

• Set up and monitor CVP and EV1000.

• Able to manage mechanical vents, BiPap and Hiflow. Perform mouth care per protocol and as needed.

• Monitored and cared for fresh tracheostomy.

UF Health Shands Jacksonville, FL 12/2015 – 01/2021 Registered Nurse, Flex Nurse

• Worked in MICU/ MSICU, NSICU/SICU, CCU, CVICU, PICU, PCU and Med/Surg units

• Monitored patients with neurological deficits, trauma and shot wounds.

• Started and titrated pressors drips, mild to moderate sedation drips.

• Monitored patients on induced coma, perform TOF as ordered.

• Managed, started and titrated heparin and insulin drips.

• Set up everything needed for intubation, chest tubes, central line, arterial lines and assist physician.

• Able to manage cooling blankets and bairhogger.

• Set up and monitor CVP and EV1000.

• Able to manage mechanical vents, BiPap and Hiflow. Perform mouth care per protocol and as needed.

• Monitored and cared for fresh tracheotomies.

Medical Express Staffing Agency San Diego, CA 7/2015 - 10/2015 Staff Nurse

• Direct patient care within the Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit.

• Updated computerized patient data. Performed treatment and care for patient recovering from GI bleed, sepsis shock, respiratory problems, myocardial infarction, and many other conditions, diseases, as well as pre- and post-surgery care. Medpro Healthcare Staffing Fort Lauderdale, FL 12/2014 - 06/2015 Staff Nurse

• Direct patient care within the Intensive Care Unit.

• Updated computerized patient data.

• Performed treatment and care for patient recovering from GI bleed, sepsis shock, respiratory problems, myocardial infarction, and many other conditions, diseases, as well as pre- and post-surgery care.

The Villages Regional Hospital Lady Lake, FL 10/2013 - 12/2014 Staff Nurse

• Direct patient care, post cardiac cath care, start heparin therapy and monitoring for therapeutic purpose, draw blood sample for labs, start intravenous fluids for maintenance or resuscitation, pass medications and evaluate effectiveness.

• Assessed patient for changes and/ or health improvement pertaining to ordered treatment.

AMN Travel Agency 02/2013 -08/2013

Registered Nurse, ICU Float

• The Villages Regional Hospital, Lady Lake, FL

• Oversees direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Unit. Auxilio Mutuo Hospital San Juan, PR 05/2010 - 02/2013 Registered Nurse, Intensive Care & Step-Down Unit

• Oversee direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Unit and Step-Down Unit.

• Ensured open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures; update computerized patient data.

• Performed diagnosis, treatment, and care for patient recovering from gastrointestinal bleeding, sepsis, shock, respiratory insufficiencies, myocardial Infarction and many other diseases, surgery and emergency states.

• Provided pre- and post-operative care.

• Operated all necessary ventilation, IV, and monitoring equipment. Blood and derivate transfusion.

• Electrolytes replacement based on the lab results.

• Administrated control narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys. Enforce regulation requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medication during change of shift.

Ryder Memorial Hospital Humacao, PR 02/2008 - 08/2009 Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

• Oversee direct patient care requirements within the Intensive Care Unit.

• Performed diagnosis, treatment, and care for patient recovering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, sepsis, shock, respiratory insufficiencies, myocardial Infarction and many other diseases, surgery and emergency states.

• Provided pre- and post-operative care.

• Operated all necessary ventilation, IV, and monitoring equipment.

• Blood and derivate transfusion.

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX 11/2004 - 06/2007 Registered Nurse

• Extended Care Line: Admissions, Patient Classification, MDS Care Plans, Patient Care, Weekly Skin Assessment, Attend Interdisciplinary Meetings, Charge Nurse Duties, Shift Assignments, Wound Care, Tracheostomy Suction and Care, Medication Administration, Palliative and Hospice Care, Post-Mortem Care, Computer literate. Ryder Memorial Hospital Humacao, PR 01/2004 - 06/2004 Registered Nurse, Triage, Observation Area, Pediatrics, Critical Care

• Preparation of Medications and administration of intravenous medication, insertion of foley catheter

• Assisted MD with procedures, patient education, documentation. Affiliations

Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners - Active Member Florida Board of Nurse Examiners - Active Member

Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board - Active Member

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