Ashley Castillo - Torres
Los Angeles,,CA
Summary
Nursing student with EMT certification and clinical experience, focused on delivering safe, compassionate, and patient centered care.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Clearview Memory Care & Rehabilitation
- Provided direct patient care to patients with dementia and cognitive impairments, assisting with ADL’s (bathing, feeding, toileting, grooming).
- Performed and documented vital signs, reporting abnormalities to staff.
- Implemented fall prevention and safety interventions for high-risk patients.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to reduce agitation and confusion.
- Supported reorientation strategies to improve patient awareness.
Medtrans Ambulance
- Rapid patient assessment (focused & ongoing during transport)
- Vital signs monitoring and interpretation
- Safe patient transfers and mobility assistance
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Infection control and standard precautions
- Recognizing changes in patient’s condition
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Monica College
12.2027
Associate of Arts - General Science
Santa Monica College
06.2025
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts - Social & Behavioral Science
Santa Monica College
06.2025
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Physical Assessment
- ADL’s
- Documentation
- Therapeutic communication
- Dementia care
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- BLS – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – AHA
- EMT-B – Los Angeles County EMS Agency
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish (fluent)
ASL (beginner)
Timeline
Clearview Memory Care & Rehabilitation
Medtrans Ambulance
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts - General Science
Santa Monica College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts - Social & Behavioral Science
Santa Monica College
Community Service
Cedar Sinai Volunteer - Beverly Hills Urgent Care
Supervisor - Tim Gonzalez (timgonzales@cshs.com)
Helped out with patient intake and outflow support, patient check in and registration process. I also observed triage procedures and communicated patient needs to clinical staff.