Joshua Castillo
BSN candidate graduating December 2026 and active EMT-B seeking a new-graduate RN position in critical care. Clinical rotations include ICU, emergency, telemetry, medical-surgical, pediatric oncology/hematology, and other specialty settings. Brings prehospital BLS experience, strong assessment skills, interdisciplinary communication, and a commitment to safe, patient-centered care.
Work History
EMT-Basic
2 Years 10 Months- Provide BLS transport for dialysis, ER transfers, discharges, and outpatient procedures
- Assess and monitor patient condition and vital signs throughout transport and report changes to appropriate personnel
- Assist with safe patient movement, positioning, and transfer between healthcare facilities
- • Complete electronic patient care reports using AngelTrack and maintain ambulance/equipment readiness
Physical Therapy Technician
3 Years 1 Month- Assisted physical therapists with treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and modalities for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient safety and comfort during treatment while assisting with mobility, positioning, and rehabilitation activities.
- Educated patients on prescribed exercises and post-treatment care while maintaining clean, organized, and safe treatment areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science
(In Progress)
EMS Licensing Training - EMS - EMT Basic
Skills
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B) — Texas, Active
Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association, Current
Clinical Experience - BSN Program
Texas A&M International University 2025–2026
Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit (ICU) — Laredo Medical Center
- Completed supervised 12-hour clinical rotations caring for critically ill patients.
- Participated in continuous patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, and postoperative management under RN supervision.
Emergency Department — Laredo Medical Center & Doctors Hospital Free-Standing ER
- Participated in rapid assessment and care of patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions.
- Assisted with patient stabilization, medication administration, and time-sensitive interventions under RN supervision.
Medical-Surgical / Telemetry — Laredo Medical Center
- Completed two semesters of medical-surgical clinical rotations providing care to adult patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, postoperative care, telemetry monitoring, ADL assistance, and patient education under RN supervision.
Pediatric Oncology/Hematology — Driscoll Children's Hospital
- Participated in supervised care of pediatric oncology/hematology patients and observed specialized treatment and interdisciplinary care.
Specialty Clinical Rotations
- Completed additional supervised clinical experiences in pediatrics, maternal-newborn, labor & delivery/postpartum, NICU, and perioperative/OR settings.
Additional Professional Experience
Medicare Health Insurance Sales Specialist | TTEC / AHIS / e-TeleQuote / Concentrix
June 2018–December 2023
• Educated clients regarding complex healthcare coverage while maintaining regulatory compliance and accurate documentation
• Developed strong communication, de-escalation, and customer-service skills while working with diverse populations