Isabel Castro
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Hospital Corpsman and Licensed Vocational Nurse seeking to apply skills and knowledge to use in a healthcare role while providing quality work and care in collaboration with a wide array of professionals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BSA Health System
Amarillo, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive direct patient care on a fast-paced medical surgical floor, including medication administration, IV therapy, foley catheter insertion, wound care and monitoring patient status. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans, follow provider orders and ensure safe, evidence-based care. Maintain accurate documentation and deliver compassionate, patient-centered service to diverse adult populations.
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class
United States Navy, USN
Amarillo, Texas
09.2018 - Current
- Provide a broad range of healthcare services to sailors and marines. Trained in combat, basic life support, and emergency medical techniques. Perform duties in the prevention and treatment of disease and injury in a clinical and field/combat setting. Maintain accurate medical records and health information.
Certified Medical Assistant
Allergy Arts
Amarillo, Texas
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Perform both clinical and administrative duties to support physicians and ensure smooth patient care. Patient intake includes vitals, document patient history, symptoms and medications. Prepare patients for rheumatologists and assist during joint injections and procedures. Give injections under provider supervision. Explain medications, treatment plans and lifestyle modifications for a broad range of autoimmune and bone conditions. Update electronic health records with patient information test results and provider notes. Process medication refills and coordinate specialty drug orders.
Certified Medical Assistant
Canyon Dermatology
Canyon, Texas
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Administer medical care for a range of conditions to include subcutaneous injections for local anesthetic and specimen collection. Answer incoming calls and address questions from patients and external clinics. Interview and engage patients to obtain chief complaints and past medical history. Set up surgical trays and assist with surgical excisions for micrographically oriented histography surgeries. Chart appropriately in EMR to keep accurate patient records.
Patient Care Technician
BSA Health System
Amarillo, Texas
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Obtain and document patient vital signs, glucose levels and daily intake and outtake. Assist patients with daily hygiene requirements. Identify and respond to patient and nurse concerns.
Cashier
Big Lots
Amarillo, Texas
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Manage transactions with customers using cash registers. Collecting cash, check, or credit card payments. Maintain a clean check out area. Handle merchandise returns and exchanges. Track transactions on the balance sheet and report any discrepancies.
Education
LVN Certification - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05-2025
High School Diploma -
Palo Duro HS
Amarillo, TX05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Amarillo Medical Assistant School
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Health record management
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Direct patient care
- Medical examination
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Nursing processes
- Care plans
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Licensed practical nurse
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Immunization administration
- Pain management
- Patient evaluations
- Charting and recording
- Medication dispensing
- Patient triaging
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Tactical Casualty Combat Care
- Licensed BLS Provider
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BSA Health System
05.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Allergy Arts
06.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Canyon Dermatology
04.2019 - 05.2024
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class
United States Navy, USN
09.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
BSA Health System
09.2016 - 05.2018
Cashier
Big Lots
05.2014 - 09.2016
LVN Certification - Nursing
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Palo Duro HS
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Amarillo Medical Assistant School