Brenda Castillo
National City,CA
Summary
Compassionate LVN graduate with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in patient care, wound dressing, and medication administration. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, Float Pool
Sharp SRN
San Diego, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Transferred patients in wheelchairs or with gurneys to other units or departments within the facility.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Reported changes in patient's condition to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
- Responded to emergency situations using proper protocol and providing basic life support when needed.
- Assisted nurses with treatments such as enemas, douches or catheterizations per physician orders.
- Maintained a safe environment for the residents by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided float pool coverage at various facilities throughout the city.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
University Care Center
San Diego, CA
04.2024 - Current
LVN
The Nurse Academy
National City, CA
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Shadow RN and LVN to observe how they work and assess their efficacy.
- Assist patients when they go to dialysis.
- I assist in the telemetry unit by monitoring patients, administering medication, educating, and assisting the RN for treatments.
Education
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
The Nurse Academy
National City, CA10-2034
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication and dosage
- Lab testing procedures
- Medication Administration
- G-tube care
- Patient Assessments
- Bandage care
- Wound Care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
ASL
Elementary
Affiliations
- In process getting IV certifide
Certification
- LVN license
Timeline
CNA, Float Pool
Sharp SRN
05.2024 - Current
CNA
University Care Center
04.2024 - Current
LVN
The Nurse Academy
01.2023 - 10.2024
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
The Nurse Academy
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