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Jia Espinoza Castro

Staten Island

Summary

Compassionate New Graduate Practical Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medication administration, and wound dressing. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient support and collaborative healthcare delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Staten Island Care Center
Staten Island
03.2016 - 01.2025
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.

PCA

Northwell Health System
Staten Island
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Education

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Curtis High School
Staten Island, NY
06-2025

Skills

  • Professional bedside manner
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Adaptable
  • Culturally-competent care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient relationship building
  • Catheter care
  • Wound care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • EMR / EHR documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Pain management

References

References available upon request

Certification

  • CPR certification
  • Practical Nurse License

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

PCA

Northwell Health System
01.2021 - 10.2021

CNA

Staten Island Care Center
03.2016 - 01.2025

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Curtis High School

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