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Emily Castellanos

Morristown

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse since 2023 with over 5 years of total clinical experience in allergy, asthma, and immunotherapy care. I began as a medical assistant and advanced into nursing, developing expertise in patient education, immunotherapy serum preparation, and injection administration. Skilled in EMR documentation, vital signs assessment, allergy testing, and monitoring patients for adverse reactions. Recognized for strong teamwork, staff training, and commitment to patient safety, compliance, and high-quality care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Allergic & Asthmatic Comprehensive Care Of Nj
Parsippany
12.2023 - Current
  • Educate patients on allergy immunotherapy protocols, treatment expectations, and safety precautions.
  • Administer an average of 50+ allergy immunotherapy injections daily, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, and ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Prepare and mix individualized allergen immunotherapy serums according to provider orders.
  • Administer subcutaneous allergy immunotherapy injections and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Built strong rapport with patients to support adherence and positive treatment outcomes.
  • Served as the primary trainer for incoming staff, providing hands-on instruction in patient education, serum compounding, and subcutaneous injection techniques.

Medical Assistant (02/2020-12/2023)

  • Collected patient histories, recorded vital signs, and prepared patients for provider evaluations.
  • Prepared and administered immunotherapy injections under provider supervision, monitored patients, and documented responses.
  • Maintained accurate EMR documentation, and ensured smooth clinic workflow.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff and physicians to provide high-quality patient care.

Waitress

applebees
Parsippany
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Delivered attentive service to diverse guests in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
  • Multitasked effectively to manage multiple tables while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
  • Strengthened communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, transferable to patient care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
12-2025

BLS (CPR And AED) -

CPR LLC
Wayne, NJ
07-2025

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Berkeley College
Little Falls, NJ
12-2023

Medical Assistant -

Branford Hall Career Institute
Parsippany, NJ
01-2020

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Allergy and immunortherapy treatment protocols
  • Allergy testing and monitoring
  • EMR documentation ( Epic)
  • Injection administration (subcutaneous, IM, intradermal)
  • Immunotherapy serum preparation and compounding
  • BLS certified
  • Cultural sensitivity and Patient advocacy
  • Staff training and preceptorship
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Medication administration
  • Team collaboration

Clinical Experience

Completed rotations in Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Psychiatric/Mental Health at Kindred hospital (Long term acute care), RWJBarnabas, St.Clares, and Morristown Memorial Hospital. 

  • Gained hands-on experience with patient assessment, and medication administration.
  • Assisted in labor and delivery, and new born assessments.
  • Practiced therapeutic communication, safety monitoring, and supported patient compliance across diverse populations.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Allergic & Asthmatic Comprehensive Care Of Nj
12.2023 - Current

Waitress

applebees
06.2018 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

County College of Morris

BLS (CPR And AED) -

CPR LLC

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Berkeley College

Medical Assistant -

Branford Hall Career Institute
Emily Castellanos