Lorena Castillo
Nursing Lab Specialist at Arizona College of Nursing- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Debriefing in Simulation: The "Nuts and Bolts"
NurseTim, Inc.Jan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Is Clinical Simulation Moving Into a Post Plastic Era with Wearable Simulators?
HealthySimulation.comJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Moulage Magic - Bringing Realism to Simulation
NurseTim, Inc.Jan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Simulation Strategies for the Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS): Meeting the Learning Needs of Nurses
NurseTim, Inc.Jan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Building Better Clinical Simulation Experiences Through Collaborative Cross Training
HealthySimulation.comNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Driving to Results: Addressing Critical Education Needs in Rural Settings with Medical Simulation
HealthySimulation.comNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Is Clinical Simulation Moving Into a Post Plastic Era with Wearable Simulators?
HealthySimulation.comNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Putting It All Together: Enhancing Realism in Clinical Simulation Scenarios
HealthySimulation.comNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Simulated Medication Management Training Solutions from Pocket Nurse
HealthySimulation.comNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Trauma Simulators: What is the Right Manikin Fidelity for Us?
HealthySimulation.comNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart AssociationDec, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Arizona College of Nursing
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Nursing Lab Specialist
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Dec 2022 - Present
EHR Tutor Patient Chart Programming and EHR Tutor Cabinet Management Customized LLEAP Simulator Programming SimCapture Recorder/Support Inventory Management for Skills & Simulation Labs Control the simulator (Hi-Fidelity Mannequin) for various clinical scenarios. Operate the patient simulator, camera, and debrief system for the duration of a simulation while troubleshooting any equipment malfunctions. Deliver a theatrical production of simulation scenarios in accordance with the academic plan. Show less
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California State University-San Bernardino
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Simulation Tech
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Sep 2022 - Present
Collaborate with faculty to develop or plan and implement simulated learning that meets the students’ learning objectives. Prepare and set up the simulated environment including moulage to maximize student learning. Plan and publish schedules for simulation. Coordinates maintenance of equipment and supplies in the skills/sim lab. Plan, discuss, and implement areas for improvement with faculty and students. Assist with sim/skills lab inventory. Collaborate and train with updated simulators. Provide faculty with innovative simulations. Coordinate tours for high school students and pre-nursing students. Promote our program to local hospitals during their skills fair/education fair events. Set up "success" pop ups for students to encourage them to follow healthy habits such as eating well, staying hydrated, and sleeping well during their nursing program. Work with CSN Student leaders and other nursing student members to guide their information sessions. Show less
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West Coast University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Simulation Center Specialist
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2023
Set up direct nursing simulation activities for BSN students. Developed interactive content with integrated simulation experiences representing clinical and functional dimensions for students at every level. Coordinated with IT Specialist on creating innovative and useful equipment, medications, and life-like scenarios.Tasked with set-up and clean-up of patient rooms including shutdown of software/hardware.Created moulage and prepared supplies in a way to improve realism scenarios similar to the hospital setting. (ID bands, functioning barcodes, central lines, wound moulage and POs, IV, antibiotics)Familiar with EHR tutorN95 mask fit testing & Covid Testing.In charge of inventory management and supply order management. Tasked with orienting students to their first orientation to SIM center.Create and maintain simulated pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and removing outdated drugs. Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies. Trained new members of Skills Lab DepartmentOn campus COVID testing & N95 Fit testing for all students.Acted as Spanish speaking Standardized patient working with the International/Global Health team and a Professor from Spain, to assist with simulations for her research project. Show less
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Skills Lab Coordinator
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Apr 2019 - Dec 2019
Coordinated clinical learning lab facilities and services of the nursing skills lab, including scheduling, lab set-up, supervision of student use of laboratory supplies and equipment, inventory, management, and maintenance of lab equipment and supplies, and related duties. Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure lab readiness for new terms. Ensured policies, and procedures for the Nursing Skills Labs are administered as determined by the Campus Dean, Nursing. N95 Mask Fit Testing for all students. Show less
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Equaltox Laboratory
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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COVID-19 Field Tester
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
Complete all necessary paperwork to process and submit specimen Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner Runs test on patient sample Produces accurate and reliable data in the specified timeframe; document results accurately and completely COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR nasal, Abbot ID-Now Rapid Complete all necessary paperwork to process and submit specimen Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner Runs test on patient sample Produces accurate and reliable data in the specified timeframe; document results accurately and completely COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR nasal, Abbot ID-Now Rapid
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Clipboard Health
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United States
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
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Victor Valley Global Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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Nov 2016 - Jul 2019
Delivered patient-focused care to medical, surgical, and ER patients by assisting with activities of daily living, following doctor’s orders, and abiding to company’s policies and procedures. Collaborated with nursing, physical therapy, and dietary to provide efficient and proactive care during patients’ stay. Delivered patient-focused care to medical, surgical, and ER patients by assisting with activities of daily living, following doctor’s orders, and abiding to company’s policies and procedures. Collaborated with nursing, physical therapy, and dietary to provide efficient and proactive care during patients’ stay.
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HealthSouth
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Rehab Nursing Tech
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and arranged therapy schedules in collaboration with therapy providers and doctors. Followed medical orders such as intermittent catheterization, bladder scans, obtain blood glucose levels, documented, and reported results appropriately. Assisted patients with activities of daily living and arranged therapy schedules in collaboration with therapy providers and doctors. Followed medical orders such as intermittent catheterization, bladder scans, obtain blood glucose levels, documented, and reported results appropriately.
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Avalon Health Care Group
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2015
Worked with nursing team with activities of daily living. Monitored intake/output, documented, continuously monitored patients. Transported with patients to various facilities when they had scheduled appointments outside of the facility. Floated to sub-acute, long-term care, memory-care unit, and behavioral health units. Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality support to patients. Worked with nursing team with activities of daily living. Monitored intake/output, documented, continuously monitored patients. Transported with patients to various facilities when they had scheduled appointments outside of the facility. Floated to sub-acute, long-term care, memory-care unit, and behavioral health units. Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality support to patients.
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Pima Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Assistant
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
Assisted college students with Microsoft Office to prepare for class presentations and projects. Helped with basic troubleshooting, printing, scanning, and copying. Directed students to correct departments. Managed inventory, ordered office supplies, and distributed mail. Maintained and delegated organizational duties and cleaning responsibilities. Assisted college students with Microsoft Office to prepare for class presentations and projects. Helped with basic troubleshooting, printing, scanning, and copying. Directed students to correct departments. Managed inventory, ordered office supplies, and distributed mail. Maintained and delegated organizational duties and cleaning responsibilities.
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Education
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Park University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Social Psychology -
Pima Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies -
Pima County JTED at Camino Seco
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, 4.0