Elizabeth Ramirez Castaneda

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
• Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices. Including psychiatric, geriatrics, and medical-surgical
• Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
• Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
• Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.

As a nursing home volunteer, I assisted with meal distribution, ensuring residents received their food and any necessary help. I engaged with them through conversations, games, and creative activities to promote social interaction and emotional well-being. Additionally, I helped with light personal care, such as painting nails, and contributed to maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. My role focused on providing companionship and support, fostering a warm and uplifting atmosphere for the residents.

Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on educational programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship for students from elementary to high school. Through volunteer-led lessons, JA helps young people develop essential skills for their future careers and financial decision-making. Demonstrated skills:

• Led interactive lessons for first-grade students on basic economic concepts, including jobs, community roles, and financial literacy.
• Facilitated engaging activities to help students understand work responsibilities and money management.
• Developed communication and leadership skills by instructing and guiding young learners in a classroom setting.
• Adapted teaching methods to maintain student engagement and encourage participation.