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Candie Castillo

Blackfoot,ID

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursinf Assistant

Grove Creek Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
  • Ward clerk/admission clerk for labor and delivery.
  • OB tech
  • Assist with c-section
  • Maintain a sterile field while in the OR.
  • 1st Assist to provider during c-section.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Preform 24 test on infants
  • Infant and mom cares in labor and post partum

Back Office/ CNA

Bingham Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Rooming patient
  • Taking vital signs
  • Putting patients(pregnant) on monitors
  • Taking and resulting UA sample.
  • Resulting pregnancy tests
  • Dictating for providers while in room.
  • Putting in Radiology and lab orders in for patients
  • Getting patient HX put into charting system.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bingham Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • ward clerk for med/surg and ICU and same day surgery.

Certified Nursing Assistant

EIRMC
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Provided care to patients on cardiac floor.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Front Office Assistant/ CNA

1st Choice Urgent Care (Bingham Memorial Hospital)
12.2014 - 01.2015
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Maintained a professional and welcoming environment for clients, contributing to an overall positive experience.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns at the front desk.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Handled financial transactions accurately by processing payments, issuing receipts, and maintaining detailed records of all transactions.
  • Coordinated master schedule by booking and rescheduling appointments and balancing workloads.
  • Increased client retention by providing exceptional service while managing check-in and check-out processes.
  • Reviewed and updated customer information in database for accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall front office performance through consistent feedback and process improvement suggestions.
  • Developed procedures for handling sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to company policies.
  • Supported staff members with administrative tasks, improving productivity across various departments.
  • Updated client databases regularly while maintaining accuracy in contact details comprehensively.
  • Managed inventory supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability of essential materials for daily operations.
  • Resolved conflicts professionally and efficiently, fostering a positive workplace atmosphere.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail, sorting and distributing to correct staff and departments.

Child Care Provider

Pure Joy Daycare
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Providing care to children ages 6monthes to 12yrs while parents at work
  • Prepares breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
  • Assisted with homework and reading
  • Made sure each child was picked up and dropped of by appropriate parent or relative

Sandwich Artist

Subway
03.2013 - 01.2014
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
  • Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
  • Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
  • Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Snake River High School
Blackfoot, ID
05.2013

Skills

  • Bilingual- spanish (not certified for interpretation)Patient Care
  • NRP certified
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety Precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic Charting
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Inpatient Care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Patient Management
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Medical Records Management
  • Outpatient Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • CNA Certification
  • Vital signs
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Certification

  • NRP
  • CNA
  • BLS

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Back Office/ CNA

Bingham Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023

Certified Nursinf Assistant

Grove Creek Medical Center
12.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bingham Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

EIRMC
01.2015 - 07.2015

Front Office Assistant/ CNA

1st Choice Urgent Care (Bingham Memorial Hospital)
12.2014 - 01.2015

Child Care Provider

Pure Joy Daycare
01.2014 - 01.2015

Sandwich Artist

Subway
03.2013 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

Snake River High School
  • NRP
  • CNA
  • BLS

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