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May 2016 -Present
Fort Dodge, IA
Dec 2012 -Apr 2015Fort Dodge, IA
JODY CASTOR
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Accomplished and energetic mental health professional with over 15 years experience as a
psychiatric nurse. Exceptional computer and communication skills. Have recently earned a
bachelor's degree in human services in order to expand career to include counseling.
SKILLS:
Active Listening
Crisis intervention
De-escalation techniques
Mental illness, medications and
treatment
Milieu and therapeutic interaction
Computer technology
Writing
Substance abuse and detox nursing
EXPERIENCE:
Telehealth Coordinator
Children & Families of Iowa
Coordinates psychiatric telemedicine program. Functions as telepresenter enabling
two-way, real time interactive communication between local patients and physician at a
distant site. Expert using Polycom Telepresence videoconferencing technology. Sets up
equipment, prepares exam room and brings telecommunication system on line. Welcomes
each patient in friendly manner, measures vital signs, and documents accurately in
electronic medical record. Assists patient and doctor as needed for better communication,
clarification or further physical assessment. Documents new physician's orders in
electronic medical record and calls prescriptions to pharmacies. Provides education about
medication and mental illness to patients and families. Scheduling, coding and billing for
each office visit. Monitors and maintains patient charts and confidential files.
Nurse Case Manager of Pediatric Integrated Health Home and Telehealth Coordinator
Children & Families of Iowa
Provided case management for children with emotional disturbances. Assessed children
and families for physical and mental health needs and helped set up the services and
programs they needed. Conducted thorough intakes on each child that included a
psychosocial assessment as well as physical assessment. Maintained a caseload of 130
clients with ongoing documentation of medications, height, weight, BMI, and overall
progress. Editor of monthly newsletter providing physical and mental health tips, links to
self help websites, locations of food pantries and various free or low cost services.
718 North 18th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Ph: (515)574-9291
jodycastor4444@gmail.com
Sep 2011 -Aug 2013
Fort Dodge, IA
Jul 2007 -Mar 2010
Fort Dodge, IA
Jul 1988 -Jul 2007
Fort Dodge, IA
May 2016
Fort Dodge, IA
Jul 1976
Fort Dodge, IA
Coordinator and telepresenter of psychiatric telemedicine program.
Obit clerk and receptionist
The Fort Dodge Messenger
Typing, reception, congenial customer service, office duties in busy newsroom. Writing
news briefs, announcements, obituaries and more for publication in the newspaper.
Talented and imaginative writer with attention to detail.
Emergency Room Nurse
Trinity Regional Medical Center
Provided a broad range of emergency nursing care including vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy,
catheters, IV and central lines, and varied diagnostic tests. Assisted physicians with
procedures IE: applying casts, minor surgery, draining, irrigating, suturing wounds.
Experience in traumas and other life threatening events. Specialized in sexual assault and
psychiatric cases and arranged for ambulance transfers when needed. Provided education
and discharge instructions to patients and families.
Behavioral Health Nurse
Trinity Regional Medical Center
Over 15 years experience as an RN caring for mentally ill adults in locked, acute care
behavioral health unit of hospital. Skilled in crisis intervention. Demonstrated exceptional
communication skills in management of violent behavior. Role model in use of
de-escalation techniques and effective use of verbal and nonverbal communication. Many
years experience with therapeutic individual and group counseling. Frequently the
charge-nurse supervising other nurses. High level of competency, knowledge and years of
experience. Excellent assessment skills. Knowledgeable about mental illness, medications
and various treatment modalities. Active part of interdisciplinary team that included
doctors and social workers. Actively participated in development and implementation of
individual treatment plans. Involved patient in own discharge planning, providing education,
support systems and setting goals. Helped patients plan their after-care.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science : Human Services
Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies in Fort Dodge
GPA 4.o.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Associate of Science : Nursing
Iowa Central Community College

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  • 1. May 2016 -Present Fort Dodge, IA Dec 2012 -Apr 2015Fort Dodge, IA JODY CASTOR PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Accomplished and energetic mental health professional with over 15 years experience as a psychiatric nurse. Exceptional computer and communication skills. Have recently earned a bachelor's degree in human services in order to expand career to include counseling. SKILLS: Active Listening Crisis intervention De-escalation techniques Mental illness, medications and treatment Milieu and therapeutic interaction Computer technology Writing Substance abuse and detox nursing EXPERIENCE: Telehealth Coordinator Children & Families of Iowa Coordinates psychiatric telemedicine program. Functions as telepresenter enabling two-way, real time interactive communication between local patients and physician at a distant site. Expert using Polycom Telepresence videoconferencing technology. Sets up equipment, prepares exam room and brings telecommunication system on line. Welcomes each patient in friendly manner, measures vital signs, and documents accurately in electronic medical record. Assists patient and doctor as needed for better communication, clarification or further physical assessment. Documents new physician's orders in electronic medical record and calls prescriptions to pharmacies. Provides education about medication and mental illness to patients and families. Scheduling, coding and billing for each office visit. Monitors and maintains patient charts and confidential files. Nurse Case Manager of Pediatric Integrated Health Home and Telehealth Coordinator Children & Families of Iowa Provided case management for children with emotional disturbances. Assessed children and families for physical and mental health needs and helped set up the services and programs they needed. Conducted thorough intakes on each child that included a psychosocial assessment as well as physical assessment. Maintained a caseload of 130 clients with ongoing documentation of medications, height, weight, BMI, and overall progress. Editor of monthly newsletter providing physical and mental health tips, links to self help websites, locations of food pantries and various free or low cost services. 718 North 18th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Ph: (515)574-9291 jodycastor4444@gmail.com
  • 2. Sep 2011 -Aug 2013 Fort Dodge, IA Jul 2007 -Mar 2010 Fort Dodge, IA Jul 1988 -Jul 2007 Fort Dodge, IA May 2016 Fort Dodge, IA Jul 1976 Fort Dodge, IA Coordinator and telepresenter of psychiatric telemedicine program. Obit clerk and receptionist The Fort Dodge Messenger Typing, reception, congenial customer service, office duties in busy newsroom. Writing news briefs, announcements, obituaries and more for publication in the newspaper. Talented and imaginative writer with attention to detail. Emergency Room Nurse Trinity Regional Medical Center Provided a broad range of emergency nursing care including vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, catheters, IV and central lines, and varied diagnostic tests. Assisted physicians with procedures IE: applying casts, minor surgery, draining, irrigating, suturing wounds. Experience in traumas and other life threatening events. Specialized in sexual assault and psychiatric cases and arranged for ambulance transfers when needed. Provided education and discharge instructions to patients and families. Behavioral Health Nurse Trinity Regional Medical Center Over 15 years experience as an RN caring for mentally ill adults in locked, acute care behavioral health unit of hospital. Skilled in crisis intervention. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills in management of violent behavior. Role model in use of de-escalation techniques and effective use of verbal and nonverbal communication. Many years experience with therapeutic individual and group counseling. Frequently the charge-nurse supervising other nurses. High level of competency, knowledge and years of experience. Excellent assessment skills. Knowledgeable about mental illness, medications and various treatment modalities. Active part of interdisciplinary team that included doctors and social workers. Actively participated in development and implementation of individual treatment plans. Involved patient in own discharge planning, providing education, support systems and setting goals. Helped patients plan their after-care. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science : Human Services Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies in Fort Dodge GPA 4.o. Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Associate of Science : Nursing Iowa Central Community College