Brenda K. Castillo

*** ******** ****, ******, ** 76052

682-***-****

aduf66@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

MacArthur H.S., Irving, TX 1982 Regular course of study

Northern Ok. College, Tonkawa, OK. 1990-1991 Pre RN courses

Lamar Univ. of Port Arthur, TX 1992-1993 LVN Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Northlake College, Irving, TX 1994-1998 Basic education for AAS

TCC Fort Worth, TX 2007-2010 continuing education AAS

QUALIFICATIONS:

I am a result driven individual who is very hard working and detail oriented in my work. I enjoy a challenge and meet them head on. My dedication and diligent care of my patients is always my primary goal. I am also computer literate and have experience with Windows, Office word, Excel, EPIC EMR, Athena EMR, All-scripts EMR. I have served as Clinical Coordinator for 5 years, Charge Nurse, Safety Officer, LVN Preceptor/Trainer, EMR Clinical Lead Trainer, LVN Peer Committee representative.

EXPERIENCE:

3/2017 – 1/2022 – Cook Children’s Specialty Clinic – FT LVN in specialty care clinic I manage heavy triage and documenting calls and collaborating with other team members and providers for medical guidance. Providing patients with case management and assistance with prior authorization for DME, medication refills, and PT referral coordination. Assisting with setting up appointments and orders for appropriate x-rays, scheduling surgery and other procedures. Completing paperwork in timely manner for physician, following up with physician to document all orders in EMR for patient continuity of care. Follow up with patient family to see if any concerns or questions after visit and educate on any updated information and services that can be provided.

7/2013 – 3/2017 – JPS Gertrude Tarpley Clinic – FT LVN working for several providers in an ambulatory setting for Family Practice/Internal Medicine, providing all aspects of patient care, VS, treatments, injections, immunizations, scheduling, referrals, heavy phone triage, monitoring medication logs, TVFC logs and reports. Teaching of after visit summary with patient to make sure they understand testing, labs or medications ordered by providers. Serve as clinical lead when RN team leader not available.

6/2011 – 7/2013 – Kelly OCG PPO – 1-866-***-**** – Nurse educator for Hospira. I travel all over the U.S. to help with a nationwide recall of I.V. Pump repairs. I am responsible for collecting and tracking pumps purchased by the hospital and getting them to the field techs for repair and deliver back to appropriate floors.

3/2012 – 7/2012 Avalon Health & Rehab Newnan, GA 770-***-**** PRN LVN CHARGE NURSE –Assessment and care of geriatric patients, administering treatments, medications, injections, insulin, g-tube feeds, wound care assessment and all aspects of patient care.

1998-3/2011 – Cook Children’s Physician Network 682-***-**** – FT LVN clinical lead for all nursing staff for 5 years. Working for 3 pediatricians in primary care. I assist the practice mgr. with scheduling of staff and patients, making sure ICD 10 and CPT coding on billing is correct in the EMR system, ordering labs, x-rays, referrals, giving clinic for insurance review as needed. Management of clinical staff, clerical duties, heavy triage of patient calls and assisting the physician in clinic with all aspects of patient care. TVFC reports and logs, vaccine ordering and delegating duties to other nursing staff.

1996-1998 – Irving Medical & Surgical clinic – 972-***-**** – Pediatric Office

1995-1996 – Children’s Medical Center of Dallas – 214-***-**** – Variable hospital staffing.

1/1995-5/1996 – Nurse Finders Dallas TX – 214-***-****. PRN private duty nurse for 2 children.

8/1994 – 1/1995 – Kaiser Permanent Hurst TX – Pediatric PCP office. Office closed.

8/1993 – 8/1994 – Parkland Memorial Hospital – Dallas, TX – 214-***-****. Pediatric floor nurse.

REFERENCES: Personal and work references available upon request.