Samantha Castro

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience. An empathetic nurse who enjoys building relationships with patients and their families and making a difference in their lives. Passionate about delivering high quality, safe, patient-centered care.

Certified Nurse Aid at Lillian M. Hudspeth Memorial Hospital (2018-03 – 2021-09)

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, toileting, eating, and ambulating.
• Obtained pertinent patient information including vital signs, daily weight, intake and output, and meal percentages.
• Documented all patient information completed throughout each shift.

Emergency Room Technician at Shannon South ER (2018-10 – 2021-08)

• Collected lab specimens from patients when ordered by the provider.
• Assisted the triage nurse with triaging the patient by verifying patient information and obtaining vital signs and weight.
• Transported patients to different departments for diagnostic testing and hospitalization.

Registered Nurse, Hospice/Oncology Unit at Medical Center Hospital Odessa (2022-06 – 2023-08)

• Trained to become Charge Nurse for this unit.
• Documented patient tasks completed throughout the shift.
• Administered medications to multiple patients.
• Prepared patients and their families for hospice and the dying process.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room at Lillian M. Hudspeth Memorial Hospital (2023-08 – 2025-10)

• Performed care and comprehensive assessments on patients of different acuities.
• Communicated with multiple coworkers, providers, and other facilities pertaining to patient care.
• Administered a various amount of different medications throughout each shift.
• Prepared patients for minor procedures, diagnostic testing, transfers to other facilities, and hospitalization.

Registered Nurse, Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Midland Women's Clinic (2024-05 – Present)

• Assisted providers with well woman exams, intrauterine device insertion and removal, and intrauterine insemination.
• Prepared patients for minor clinic procedures, infertility discussions, education regarding pap smears and mammograms, and laboratory testing.
• Communicated with patients regarding referrals, appointments, medications, and laboratory testing.

Associate's Degree in Nursing – Ranger College (2022-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Texas at Arlington (2025-08)