DANA CASTILLE
Newbury Park,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Elderly Caregiver
Private Family
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
Administrative Assistant
St. Theresa Church
10.2011 - 09.2021
- Created and implement Religious Education program in accordance with the Archdiocese of New York guidelines
- Managed team of teachers and oversee their placement and training
- Develop lesson plans, and program tools for 1st through 8th grade
- Manage all aspects of busy school office
- Organize family and parish events for over 500 people annually
- Billing and accounts receivable.
Caregiver
Confidential Family
09.2010 - 09.2021
- Long term caregiver for two girls ages 10 and 12
- Safely transport children to after school activities, assist with homework and prepare dinner
- Care for children during parents absence after school, on weekend, and when they travel out of the country
- Handle various household tasks helping family in whatever way I can.
Service Coordinator
Richmond Childrens Center
10.2005 - 03.2009
- Service Coordinator for the Early Intervention Program
- Conducted home visits in accordance with the referral to the Early Intervention Program
- Maintain documents to comply with state regulations
- Acted as a liaison between families and the Department of Health advocating for needed services
- Locate and monitored therapists delivering services
- Facilitate delivery of services on Individualized Service Plan(ISP), and assisting in the transition to the subsequent Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) program at annual CPSE meeting.
Office Administrator
Center For Autism & Related Disorders
01.1995 - 08.1997
- Managed clerical needs of company
- Prepared travel plans, including itinerary, transportation and overnight accommodations for supervisors
- Client billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
- Communication, Confidentiality, Problem Solving.
Education
Nursing
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA09.2024
Skills
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- In-Home Care
- Emergency Response
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Timeline
Caregiver/Elderly Caregiver
Private Family
07.2022 - 08.2023
Administrative Assistant
St. Theresa Church
10.2011 - 09.2021
Caregiver
Confidential Family
09.2010 - 09.2021
Service Coordinator
Richmond Childrens Center
10.2005 - 03.2009
Office Administrator
Center For Autism & Related Disorders
01.1995 - 08.1997
Nursing
Concorde Career College
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