Nurse Practitioner Women's Health
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JANNETTE CASTRO, FNP-BC
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the Nurse Practitioner position at your medical practice. With 17 years of hands-on experience in women's health and primary care, I bring a deep commitment to providing patient-centered care and improving health outcomes. I am licensed in the state of Texas and Florida. I am eager to contribute my clinical expertise and compassionate approach to your team.
Throughout my nursing career, I have prioritized delivering high-quality care while fostering trusting relationships with patients. My background includes managing patient assessments, administering treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans. In my previous role, I successfully implemented patient education initiatives that improved compliance rates and enhanced overall patient satisfaction.
I am particularly drawn to your practice's commitment to excellence and patient advocacy. My ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, coupled with my strong communication skills, positions me to be an asset to your team. I am proficient in electronic health records and dedicated to staying current with best practices in patient care.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your needs. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely,
Jannette Castro
JANNETTE CASTRO, FNP-BC
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Compassionate and dedicated family nurse practitioner with 17 years of experience in women's health and general medicine. Seeking a position in a medical practice where I can apply my extensive clinical knowledge, patient-centered care, and commitment to improving patient outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong organizational and communication skills looking to provide quality, nursing care. Currently seeking a part time registered nurse position. Accomplishments
• 2017 Daisy Nurse Leader Award
Skills
• Bilingual-Spanish and English
Professional Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner 01/06/2024 to present time Gateway Community Health Center- Laredo
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical history and physical examinations both in person and via telemedicine platforms.
• Diagnose acute and chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, infections).
• Interpret diagnostic tests such as blood work, X-rays, and other imaging studies.
• Treatment options for weight loss management and Hormone replacement therapy
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Manage chronic conditions and provide follow-up care.
• Educate patients on healthy lifestyle choices and preventive care.
• Administer immunizations and conduct routine screenings.
• Provide counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental health.
• Explain diagnoses and treatment options to patients and families.
• Advocate for patient-centered care and ensure cultural sensitivity.
• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing resources.
• Work with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case management meetings.
• Stay updated with current clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Engage in continuing education and certification maintenance. Department of State 12/16/2024 to present time
• Evaluate and assess patient within the scope of training and expertise by means of health history, observation, interview, physical
• examination, and other selected diagnostic measures. Interprets, reviews and records history of clinical findings.
• Select appropriate action and in treatment or referral if indicated according to the nurses scope of practice.
• Assess family health and immunization needs
• Follow current CDC guidelines for immunization of adults and children
• Schedule medical appointments, labs, and special tests as required by Washington
• Performs clinical examinations performed in the Health Unit and perform basic diagnostic assessment tests
• Translate or arrange translation of medical reports to English.
• Arrange medical evacuations through coordination with MED/Foreign Programs
• Coordinate requests for specialty appointments with MED/Washington or overseas Medevac Site
• Accompany patient as a medical attendant as needed
• Conduct regular visits to assess the course of care while hospitalized
• Visits patient at home or in the hospital as necessary to evaluate health status and monitor care provided
• Provides follow-up care to patients once discharged from the hospital
• Liaison between local providers and MED during emergency evacuations
• Maintains a complete overseas medical record of all employee visits to the HU according to MED guidelines
• Maintains and teaches first responders at post how to use operational medicine equipment and supplies in
Registered Nurse, 07/2017 to 06/2023
Driscoll Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic – LAREDO
• 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.
• Assist and provide health care via telemedicine interaction
• Assist the physicians with procedures including but not limited to amniocentesis and amniotic fluid reduction
• Perform phlebotomy services for genetic testing
• Identify high-risk complications during pregnancy Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, 06/2009 to 05/2020 Doctors Hospital Of Laredo – Laredo
• Supervise and assess maternal/fetal well-being during the labor process Identified complications during the labor and delivery process
• Act as a patient advocate; assess patient's status and notify physicians of clinical changes
• Provide care for mother and neonate after delivery
• Educated and assisted patients with breastfeeding techniques
• Provide care for mothers during recovery and postpartum
• As charge nurse duties consisted of guiding staff nurses and their patients, assisting in deliveries, making appropriate patient assignments, and attending to hospital codes.
• Assisted as circulating nurse in surgical procedures
• Provided acute care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, encompassing surgical procedures, invasive and extensive surgeries.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assisted with policies and procedures for our unit
• Educator role for prenatal and childbirth classes provided to parents
• Lead and mentor newly registered nurses in developing and achieving professional expertise through the preceptorship program
• Coordinate and lead health education programs for employees and families
• Enhance patient satisfaction by provided compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional and spiritual
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Telemetry Registered Nurse, 06/2008 to 08/2010 Doctors Hospital Of Laredo – Laredo
• Provide excellent care to telemetry and medical-surgical patients in high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Monitored and promptly treated post-operative patients while assessing and anticipating any clinical changes.
• Wound dressing care as needed to assure effective treatment
• Provide individualized teaching and education to patients on their various treatments and diagnosis.
• Assessed patients who had undergone diverse surgical procedures and then developed, implemented, and evaluated nursing interventions.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams with a specialty focus on medical/behavioral clients and acute care for the elderly.
• Worked closely with Occupational and Physical Therapists on treatment goals and discharge planning of Rehabilitation patients.
• Provided care managers with the required information to fulfill their utilization management functions and help determine patients' discharge needs.
• Implement discharge planning in collaboration with physicians, care managers, nutritionists, physical/occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Educated patients on interventions provided, disease process and management techniques, discharge planning, and medication regimens.
Education
Masters in Science of Nursing 05/2023
Chamberlain University- Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 05/2008
Texas A&M International University - Laredo, Texas Licensure & Certifications
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Licensed APRN – Texas Board of Nursing
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Licensed APRN – Florida Board of Nursing
• American Nurse Credentialing Center-active
• Basic Life Support certified- American Heart Association-current References
Kris Lugo FNP-BC
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Ashton S. Avila, WHNP-BC
Maternal Fetal Medicine
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