Clarissa Castillo
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Cares for Alzheimer's patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal, and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration, and patient emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Birchwood Nursing and Rehab
Richland Hills, TX
10.2013 - 03.2024
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring the accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing compassionate support for both patients and their families during this challenging time period.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Education
LVN
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX05-2013
High School Diploma -
Mayfield High School
Las Cruces, NM05-2001
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Glucose checks
- Patient education and support
- CPR
- Team player
- Memory care experience
- Geriatric Care
- Texas IV Therapy Certified
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Birchwood Nursing and Rehab
10.2013 - 03.2024
LVN
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Mayfield High School
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