Jessica Castillo
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate, reliable and service-focused Certified Nurse Assistant with excellent patient-care gained through 8 years of experience. Technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR certified (current). Proficient, caring Nursing team member with patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Warm springs rehabilitation hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for average of 15 patients per 12 hour shift in acute rehab facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blue Skies Of Texas
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Care Centers LLC
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Education
Certified C.N.A - Certified Nurse Assistant
Savant Achievement Center
San Antonio, TX02.2017
High School Diploma -
Innovative Approaches To Education
San Antonio TX02.2017
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Recording vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Conducting intakes
- Feeding assistance knowledgeable
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Transporting patients using proper equipment
- Patient assessments
Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Heart Saver/AED Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Warm springs rehabilitation hospital
11.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blue Skies Of Texas
08.2018 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Care Centers LLC
02.2017 - 09.2018
Certified C.N.A - Certified Nurse Assistant
Savant Achievement Center
High School Diploma -
Innovative Approaches To Education
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Heart Saver/AED Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
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