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Ingrid Castillo

Riverview

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant with 10 years of experience in senior-level healthcare settings. Proficient and compassionate nursing team member with excellent patient-facing skills. Known for exceptional bedside manner, reliability, and adept time-management abilities to meet patient needs in high-volume care facilities. Skilled in providing mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and wound care. Proficient in medication administration and daily living activities. Dedicated to ensuring patient satisfaction, safety, and wellness across diverse backgrounds. Capable of monitoring vital signs and offering emotional support to patients and families.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Dorothy Araujo
08.2023 - Current
  • Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols
  • Fostered a positive environment for patients and their families by offering emotional support and encouragement during challenging times
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
  • Conducted regular vital signs checks, monitoring patients' conditions and reporting any changes to medical staff
  • Managed wound care by ensuring timely dressing changes and following infection control protocols for optimal healing outcomes
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy

Home Attendant

Cooperative Home Care
03.2016 - 09.2023
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
  • Assisted patients in and out of bed, automobiles and wheelchairs to bring patient to lavatory and up and down stairs
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs
  • Cared for elderly, convalescent and handicapped patients in patient's home
  • Assisted patients in dressing, bathing and grooming
  • Maintained safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks

Parent Volunteer

Edgar Allan Poe
07.2009 - 01.2015
  • Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize special activities
  • Recruited new parent volunteers or organized workload to cover demand
  • Organized drives to gather classroom supplies or fundraise money
  • Chaperoned class field trips to assist teachers and protect students
  • Took an active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns

Education

High School Diploma -

Gustavo Adolfo Dominican Republic

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Bedside Care
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Injury Prevention
  • CNA Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

CNA

Dorothy Araujo
08.2023 - Current

Home Attendant

Cooperative Home Care
03.2016 - 09.2023

Parent Volunteer

Edgar Allan Poe
07.2009 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Gustavo Adolfo Dominican Republic

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