Allison Castellano
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Experienced EMT with six years in clinical and volunteer settings, including pediatric emergency departments and urgent cares. Skilled in delivering patient care under pressure while collaborating with medical teams. Committed to ongoing professional development in nursing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
Norfolk, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Act as lead or secondary tech during traumas
- Perform vitals, blood draws, POC collection and testing, IV placement, injury splinting, urinary catheterizations, suctioning, ECGs, and ear irrigations.
- Assist with patient monitoring, safety sitting and documentation, and holding patients for procedures
- Transport patients within the hospital and restock supplies
Emergency Department Technician
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
Richmond, VA
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Perform ECGs, splints, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement
- Collect and document patient data
- Maintain patient safety, support providers during procedures
- Clean and restock exam rooms
Patient Care Technician (PRN)
KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care
Richmond, VA
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Triage patients
- Collect samples for POC tests
- ECGs, injury splinting, remove sutures/staples, vital signs, assist with holding patients for procedures
- Administer medication per standing orders
Volunteer EMT / Attendant in Charge
Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Served as driver and attendant-in-charge
- Provided patient care during transport and at special events
- Documentation and calling report to the hospital
- Performed assessments, maintained equipment, restocked the ambulance
Volunteer EMT
Radford University EMS
Radford, VA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Responded to campus emergencies in a first response vehicle
- Assisted with patient care and equipment checks
Volunteer EMT
Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad
Richmond, VA
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in special events (NASCAR, festivals, triathlons)
- Performed patient assessments, transported patients, restocked units
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Deep Run High School
Glen Allen, VA01-2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Patient Assessment
- EMT Techniques
- Pediatric Medical Care
- Orthopedic Splint Application
- Medical Documentation
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
Certification
• NREMT – Virginia EMT Certified
• CPR, ACLS, PALS
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI CPI)
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course)
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
• TEEX AWR160 WMD (Awareness for Responders)
• CPR, ACLS, PALS
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI CPI)
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course)
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
• TEEX AWR160 WMD (Awareness for Responders)
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician (PRN)
KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care
06.2021 - 03.2023
Volunteer EMT / Attendant in Charge
Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad
05.2021 - 08.2022
Volunteer EMT
Radford University EMS
09.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer EMT
Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad
02.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
High School Diploma -
Deep Run High School