Adriana Castro
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Dedicated worker passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives by providing personal assistance and care in managing various health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about managing medications, appointments and social events. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Del Amo Behavioral Hospital
Torrance, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Served as charge nurse at Children's Treatment Center unit.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Caregiver
Francisca Sigala
Norwalk, CA
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted patient with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and exercise.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
Manager
Robek's Juice
Cerritos, CA
04.2013 - 02.2020
- Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- Evaluated store performance by receiving, analyzing and incorporating feedback from store inspections to implement action plans for improvements.
- Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Internship Student
Metropolitan State Hospital
Norwalk, CA
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Adhered to strict security protocols to protect confidentiality of all data.
- Greeted office visitors, provided information and directed to appropriate personnel for maximum team efficiency.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to patients under direction of psychiatric volunteer.
- Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellflower High School
Bellflower, CA06.2011
Associate of Science -
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA07.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA12.2018
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Troubleshooting
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate client care
- Behavior redirection
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2021
- Basic Life Support CPR and AED, AHA - 2023
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Del Amo Behavioral Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Francisca Sigala
03.2020 - 02.2021
Internship Student
Metropolitan State Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2017
Manager
Robek's Juice
04.2013 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Bellflower High School
Associate of Science -
Cerritos College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2021
- Basic Life Support CPR and AED, AHA - 2023
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