Lidia Castro BSN RN

Lidia Castro is a dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in pediatric emergency care. She has played a crucial role in assessing RN competencies and developing educational programs incorporating quality metrics. As a Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Stanford, Lidia redesigned the Pediatric Emergency Department orientation and ensured clinical competency for new hires and traveling nurses. Her travel nursing experience includes high-acuity roles at NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Lidia began her career at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital and Blythedale Children's Hospital, focusing on specialized care for medically complex pediatric patients.