Colleen Margaret Castellon
Miami,FL
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Castellon Medical Center
Hialeah, Florida
06.1989 - Current
- Assisted providers with patient intake, collected vitals, and prepared exam rooms to facilitate efficient patient care at Castellon Medical Center.
- Recorded patient histories and updated medical charts to ensure accurate clinical documentation and continuity of care.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow to enhance operational efficiency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Health (Team Select Health Care)
Miami, FL
10.2011 - 02.2013
- Administered medications and treatments in school-based care at Integrity Health Care, ensuring compliance with health protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions in clinical records, contributing to accurate patient assessments.
- Assessed patient needs and collaborated with nursing team to update care plans, enhancing individualized patient care. My Schools where West Laboratory on the Campus of the University of Miami Kendall for 7 months until the end of the School year. My Student/Patient Transferred to a Charter School. My Second School was Miami South Ridge High School.I worked there until the end of the School Year of 2012 and until February of 2013.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Maxim Health Care
Miami, FL
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Provided home care nursing services for Maxim Health Care patients
- Monitored vital signs and reported patient condition changes
- Administered medications and maintained accurate treatment records
- Performed wound care and dressing changes during home visits
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and communicated significant findings to family and Nurse in Charge to facilitate timely interventions.
- Recorded patient histories and updated medical charts to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulation, positioning, feeding.
- Followed infection control and safety standards in patient homes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Health Care -School Nurse
Miami, FL
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician instructions, ensuring accurate updates in patient/student medical files.
- Recorded patient histories and updated medical charts with accurate clinical information.
- Documented comprehensive notes during patient/student visits to maintain clear and accurate medical records.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Communicated daily with patient families while providing coverage across multiple schools from Cutler Bay to Florida City for students unable to attend due to health issues..
- Provided one-on-one support to a student in the classroom at South Miami Heights Elementary.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Medvance of Miami
Miami, FL 09.2004 - 08.2006
Medical Assistant Specialized Associates Degree With Basic Xray - Medical Assistant Training
National School of Technology
Miami, FL 09.1997 - 03.1999
Sunset Senior High School
Miami , FLSkills
- Patient intake
- Vital signs
- Medical charting
- Exam room prep
- Patient scheduling
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient communication
- Attention to detail
- Appointment scheduling
Certification
- Medical Assistant -Registered Medical Assistant- 1999. Licensed Practical Nurse -Nursing Board of Florida 2008 I have a Compact License
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Health (Team Select Health Care)
10.2011 - 02.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Maxim Health Care
02.2008 - 11.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Health Care -School Nurse
02.2008 - 11.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Medvance of Miami
09.2004 - 08.2006
Medical Assistant Specialized Associates Degree With Basic Xray - Medical Assistant Training
National School of Technology
09.1997 - 03.1999
Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Castellon Medical Center
06.1989 - Current
Sunset Senior High School