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Education
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Jennifer Susan Castrello

Deltona,USA

Summary

As a reliable and caring individual with an excellent work ethic, I bring over 23 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have a strong grasp of medical terminology, am detail-oriented, and excel at multitasking. Additionally, I have recently developed a passion for the role of a certified medication aide.

Professional rehabilitation specialist equipped to excel in patient care and support. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and providing therapeutic exercises to enhance recovery. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable with patient-centered approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rehab Nurse Technician

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2025 - Current
  • Led educational sessions for fellow Rehab Nurse Technicians, enhancing overall departmental competency levels.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings, coordinating effectively with other healthcare RN .
  • Played an integral role in successful patient discharges, ensuring a smooth transition to home or long-term care facilities.
  • Assisted patients in regaining independence through targeted exercises and adaptive equipment use.
  • Streamlined workflow efficiency by organizing supplies and maintaining a clean, safe work area for both staff and patients.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques, promoting long-term health and reducing likelihood of readmission.

Patient Care Technician

Advent Health Daytona
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.

Certified Medication Aide

Savanna Court Assisted Living
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • As a Certified Medical Technician (CMT), I prepared and assisted in administering medications to patients under the supervision of a Nurse or a qualified Caregiver. As a CMT I also had many other tasks under my Certification.
  • 1. Monitoring patient for adverse reactions and documenting all the Medication's that were given or medications that the patient refused Documented and Let the charge Nurse and Family aware
  • 2. Updating the patient Medial Charts About Medical Changes
  • 3. Familiarity with routine medications

Resident Care Assistant

The Springs of Parc Hill
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • I provided personal care services assistance, companionship, and friendship and supervision to residents at the Spring of parc Hill.
  • 1. Kept cleanliness of resident's room, organized rooms and safety checked apartment for apartment malfunctions
  • 2. Delivered meals to residents
  • 3. Delivered mail and groceries

Patient Care Technician

Northern Dutchess Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Being a patient care technician on a Med-Surg unit, I ensured that the group of patients that were assigned to me were taken care of in every way possible.
  • 1. Vital Signs
  • 2. Specimen collections
  • 3. scanned documents into the patient charts requested by the charge nurse
  • 4. Adhere to the hospital policies and the Hospital standards
  • 5. Keeping the patients room stocked for the physicians and Nurses

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc.
05.2012 - 12.2017
  • As a Hospice Aide, my responsibilities encompass providing basic care, maintaining the patient's dignity and comfort, and respecting their preferences. This includes assisting with personal care tasks such as showering and administering complete bed baths.
  • 1. Toileting /ostomy care /foley care and Peg tubes
  • 2. performed light house keeping
  • 3. Assistance with dressing And helping with Laundry

Emergency Medical Technician

new paltz rescue squad
07.2010 - 05.2015
  • My EMT skills Has taught me to Assess a patient's condition and to manage Emergencies such as those related to Cardiac or Traumas incidents. Other skills of an Emergency Medical Technician
  • 1. Suction, Oropharyngeal, Tracheostomy, Pharyngeal Airway...
  • 2. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), Basic Life Support (CPR)
  • 3. Emergency Childbirth (ECB) Delivery Newborn Resuscitation
  • 4. Bleeding Control/Shock Management. Chest injury Penetrating soft tissue injury

Education

Training program - Certified Medication Assistant

Elite medical Academy
11.2023

Training program - Emergency Medical Services

Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Junction, NY
08.2010

Vocational training - Certified Nursing Assistant

Ulster County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Port Ewen, NY
06.2005

High school diploma - undefined

Wallkill Senior High School
Wallkill, NY
06.2005

Skills

  • Home Health
  • HHA
  • Senior Care (10 years)
  • Caregiving (10 years)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (10 years)
  • EMR Systems (10 years)
  • Hospital Experience (4 years)
  • Laundry (10 years)
  • Patient Care (10 years)
  • Microsoft Word
  • Documentation review (6 years)
  • Acute care (10 years)
  • Patient monitoring (10 years)
  • Leadership (7 years)
  • Communication skills (10 years)
  • Personal Assistant Experience (10 years)
  • Typing (10 years)
  • Customer service
  • Nursing (10 years)
  • Vital signs
  • Cash register (10 years)
  • Medication aide (2 years)
  • Restaurant experience
  • Hospitality
  • Medical administrative support
  • Lead Medical Technician (4 years)
  • Front desk (3 years)
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emotional support
  • Transfer techniques
  • Feeding assistance
  • Fall prevention strategies
  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Geriatric rehabilitation

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Certified Medication Aide
  • CNA
  • Certified Home Health Aide

Timeline

Rehab Nurse Technician

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2025 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Advent Health Daytona
10.2024 - 02.2025

Certified Medication Aide

Savanna Court Assisted Living
08.2023 - 01.2024

Resident Care Assistant

The Springs of Parc Hill
06.2022 - 02.2023

Patient Care Technician

Northern Dutchess Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc.
05.2012 - 12.2017

Emergency Medical Technician

new paltz rescue squad
07.2010 - 05.2015

Training program - Emergency Medical Services

Dutchess Community College

Vocational training - Certified Nursing Assistant

Ulster County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

High school diploma - undefined

Wallkill Senior High School

Training program - Certified Medication Assistant

Elite medical Academy

Section name

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Step Up award From Encompass

I was awarded the step award for being a team player and going above and beyond 

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