Karolina Castro Alvirena
Northumberland
Summary
Compassionate Travel Nurse with trauma patient care expertise at Geisinger, adept at clinical decision-making and fostering a positive team environment. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective staff education. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration, enhancing care standards while maintaining high-quality service in fast-paced settings. Exceed at precepting new employees and serving as a mentor. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Geisinger
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Registered Nurse CEP, Trauma Step-down Unit
Geisinger
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Delegated tasks effectively based on team member strengths, maximizing efficiency within the unit.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to improved standards of care across the facility.
- Led continuing education sessions for staff members on relevant topics such as wound care techniques and infection prevention strategies.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Step-down Unit
Geisinger
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA12-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12-2018
Skills
- Trauma patient care expertise
- Clinical decision-making
- Knowledge of trauma standards and regulations
- Familiarity with performance improvement and quality assurance processes
- Staff education and development
- Resource utilization and Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to foster a positive team environment
Certification
Board Certified Med-Surge Registered Nurse (CMSRN) - since 2023
Recipient of Anthony Conklin award - 2020
NRCC Caring and Compassion Award - 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Geisinger
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse CEP, Trauma Step-down Unit
Geisinger
03.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Trauma Step-down Unit
Geisinger
02.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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