JUDY CASTELLANO
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital
San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Provide patient support within the Gastroenterology (GI) and Endocrinology department.
- Obtain and document vital signs when assisting patients in various VA clinics.
- Assisted nurses with EKGs and various patient-care tasks to ensure quality care.
- Supported patient care activities by floating to various VA clinics to assist with vital signs and EKGs.
- Communicate patient-care information and work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean, safe, organized clinical environment focused on patient comfort and safety.
- Follow established infection-control and patient-safety procedures.
- Managed incoming calls to assist patients, staff, and clinical teams effectively. and assist patients, staff, and clinical teams with department needs.
- Print and prepare physician reports when completed and ready for patients or clinical use.
- Escorted patients to designated rooms following their appointments and procedures. to designated rooms and approved drivers following appointments and procedures.
Patient Care Assistant / Unit Clerk
Methodist Hospital @ Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
12.2014 - 12.2019
- Provided direct patient care and assisted nursing staff with daily patient needs.
- Obtained vital signs while enhancing patient comfort, safety, and mobility.
- Report any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Coordinated unit operations by effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Maintained supply levels to ensure readiness and availability for patient care.
- Supported a clean and organized environment for patient-focused tasks.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient areas in accordance with hospital standards.
- Answered telephone calls, responded to requests for information and routed callers to correct personnel or departments.
Medical Record Assistant
Mystic Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
San Antonio, TX
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Organized and maintained electronic medical records system to facilitate efficient retrieval and update of patient information.
- Maintained and organized patient medical records to ensure accurate and timely access for healthcare providers.
- Assisted with documentation and record management to support compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Supported staff with administrative and patient-related needs.
Housekeeper
Sanitor Inc.
San Antonio, TX
08.2006 - 03.2011
- Ensured clean, sanitary, and organized environments for optimal guest comfort and safety.
- Followed established safety and sanitation procedures.
- Showed dependability in completing tasks, attention to detail, and consistent work performance.
- Performed thorough cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and surface wiping to maintain overall cleanliness.
Education
Medical Assistant Program -
Kaplan College
San Antonio, TX01-2014
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- EKGs
- Patient Safety
- Infection Control
- Patient documentation
- Clinical Team Support
- Patient Mobility Support
- Activities of Daily Living
- Glucose Testing
- Cognitive Care Support
- Catheterization Assistance
- Patient Admission Assistance
- Time management
- HIPAA
Certification
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR/AED, CLIA-Waived Testing, Infection Control & Safety Procedures, Patient Care & Clinical Support
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Patient Care Assistant / Unit Clerk
Methodist Hospital @ Medical Center
12.2014 - 12.2019
Medical Record Assistant
Mystic Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
09.2014 - 12.2014
Housekeeper
Sanitor Inc.
08.2006 - 03.2011
Medical Assistant Program -
Kaplan College