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Jennifer Castro

Summit,IL

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant fluent in Spanish and English, delivering quality care to diverse populations. Strong communication skills foster collaboration with patients and healthcare teams. Effectively manages multiple tasks in fast-paced settings while prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

ESHYFT Agency
, IL
02.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and promoting independence.
  • Responded promptly to call lights, ensuring patient needs were met efficiently and compassionately.
  • Collaborated with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
  • Documented and reported changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and improving care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environments for patients and staff.

Medical Receptionist

Southwest Medical Consultants
Oak Lawn
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Guided patients through care processes to ensure understanding and support.
  • Managed front-office operations to streamline patient flow and reduce wait times.
  • Processed insurance claims and coordinated pharmacy resources to ensure timely patient access to medications.
  • Utilized software platforms, including EPIC, for documentation management.
  • Prioritized workload to meet daily operational demands.

Volunteer

Amita Health Hospital
Hinsdale, USA
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Monitored patients' well-being in a healthcare setting
  • Communicated with nurses to address needed assistance for four units

Education

Bachelor of science - nursing

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2025

Associate - General Studies and Liberal Arts

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, Illinois
12.2021

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Geriatric and dementia care
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Ambulation and mobility assistance
  • Medication management
  • Safety and observation skills
  • Team collaboration and reliability
  • Time management and advocacy

Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) — NCLEX Passed, January 2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association, Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — March 2022

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

ESHYFT Agency
02.2023 - 01.2025

Medical Receptionist

Southwest Medical Consultants
12.2021 - 08.2022

Volunteer

Amita Health Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of science - nursing

Lewis University

Associate - General Studies and Liberal Arts

Moraine Valley Community College
Jennifer Castro