KARA CASTEL

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AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s Degree in Nursing specializing in Family Medicine with more than 7 years of experience in the field of nursing. Seeking to assume the responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner. I am confident that my experience, knowledge, decision-making and leadership skills are key strengths that will contribute to the continued success of your practice.

EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 2020 - CURRENT

NURSE PRACTITIONER – Olympus Health

Performs disability exams and evaluations that test primarily function and range of motion.

Provides clear and concise documentation following examination.

Obtains patient's health history as pertains to evaluation.

MAY 2014 – OCTOBER 2020

REGISTERED NURSE – Labor and Delivery, UnityPoint Health

Provides thorough age and culturally appropriate quality care to high risk patients.

Efficiently utilizes electronic medical records for documentation and for obtaining patient’s health history.

Effectively communicates and collaborates with registered nurses and physicians.

Advocates for patient’s rights and educates patients and family members about plan of care.

MARCH 2013 – MAY 2014

REGISTERED NURSE – Cardiac Step-Down, UnityPoint Health

Monitored patient status with routine checks and administered prescribed medication.

Reported pertinent lab results and changes in patient condition to physician.

Managed complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.

Delegated tasks appropriately to healthcare professionals.

EDUCATION

MARCH 2019

Master’s of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University

FEBRUARY 2016

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University

DECEMBER 2012

Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Black Hawk College

SKILLS

Critical Thinking

Delegation

Communication

Physical Assessment

Teamwork

Leadership

Compassion

Dedication

LICENSURES

Advanced Practice Nurse:

Illinois: Expires: May 2022

Iowa: Expires: June 2022

Registered Nurse:

Illinois: Expires: May 2022

Iowa: Expires: June 2022

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS

ACLS

NRP

Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring and Interpretation

REFERENCES

Dr. Sheri Catlin-Holland – UnityPoint Health

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Lori Brown, Registered Nurse, Lead Nurse – UnityPoint Health

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Laura Sierra, CNM, The Group

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