Carolina Castello
San Jose,CA
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital and clinical settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized LVN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned LVN with expertise in flu , covid vaccinations Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 30 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic LVN
KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CENTER
06.2006 - Current
- IV CERTIFIED, Start peripheral IVs and discontinue peripheral IV.
- BLS certified
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to charge RN and assigned provider
- Observed patients to identify concerning symptoms and report to charge RN
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to Medical assistants
- Informed patient of test results per MD
- Insert and discontinue foley catheters
- Finger sticks.
- Pre- procedure narcotic po administration
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels ,managed 30-40 medical assistants and assist when needed.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente MEDICAL CENTER
05.1988 - 06.2006
- Start peripheral IV and discontinue IV.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- ACLS and PALS
- Monitor patients to recover after procedures such as Angiography, ERCP, Fistulogram ,colonoscopy and EGD and discharged patients when stable under direction of RN
- Monitor infant and pediatric patient after sedation from MRI ,CT SCAN procedures
LVN
Kaiser Medical Center
03.1993 - 06.1998
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- catheter care(foley catheter),Nasogastric insertion,Gastrostomy tube and jejunostomy tube care and administration of medication.
- Tracheostomy care and suction
- start IV and discontinue IV
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options,
- chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Associate of Science - AA
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06.2016
Skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient Management
- Shared governance
- Inpatient care
- Breathing treatments
- Medical office administration
- Documenting intake
- Chronic disease management
- Patient Assessments
- Transcribing orders
- Caregiving skills
- Maintaining nutrition
- Writing reports
- Direct Patient Care
- Outpatient care
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
tagalog
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinic LVN
KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CENTER
06.2006 - Current
LVN
Kaiser Medical Center
03.1993 - 06.1998
LVN
Kaiser Permanente MEDICAL CENTER
05.1988 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - AA
De Anza College
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