Angela Castellón
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly motivated registered nursing student and Licensed Vocational Nurse with 5+ years of clinical experience in cardiology and mental health settings. Demonstrated ability to provide safe, patient-centered care in acute and outpatient environments, including ICU, telemetry, and emergency departments. Strong foundation in cardiac monitoring, clinical assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse position to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology LVN
Sharp Rees-Stealy
San Diego, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Deliver patient-centered care in a high-volume cardiology outpatient clinic
- Perform EKGs, IV insertion, and cardiac diagnostic preparation
- Coordinate stress testing, labs, and cardiac monitoring
- Educate patients on cardiac conditions and treatment plans
Mental Health LVN
Community Research Foundation
San Diego, CA
04.2020 - 12.2025
- Delivered care in an acute psychiatric residential setting
- Assisted with crisis intervention and safety management
- Administered medications, monitored response and patient behavior, and provided education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2027
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN), LVN-to-RN Bridge
Southwestern College
San Diego, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Cum Laude)
National University
San Diego, CA05.2015
Skills
- Completed acute care rotations in ICU, emergency department, telemetry, and med-surg units
- Performed comprehensive assessments and identified changes in patient condition
- Assisted with medication administration, IV therapy, and patient monitoring
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and contributed to care planning
- Provided patient education to support recovery and safe discharge
- Maintained infection control and patient safety protocols
Student Nurse - UCSD East Campus, San Diego, CA Feb 2025 – May 2026
- Provided care for patients in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit with safety-focused protocols
- Conducted mental status assessments and monitored behavioral changes
- Utilized therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques
- Assisted with medication administration and evaluated patient response
- Maintained patient and staff safety through observation and adherence to unit protocols
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary mental health teams in treatment planning
Student Nurse - UCSD Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Aug 2025 – Dec 2025
Affiliations
- San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- San Diego Association for Men in Nursing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse License (CA) # 710668, Active
- BLS, ACLS — AHA
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- IV Therapy & Phlebotomy Certified
- Stop the Bleed
HONORS & AWARDS
Colleen Alldredge Memorial Scholarship - Caster Institute for Nursing Excellence, Sharp HealthCare Jul 2025,
Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Cardiology LVN
Sharp Rees-Stealy
07.2020 - Current
Mental Health LVN
Community Research Foundation
04.2020 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN), LVN-to-RN Bridge
Southwestern College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Cum Laude)
National University