Karen Castillo
Rochester
Summary
Friendly and compassionate individual with strong interpersonal skills and passion for patient care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient assistance. Committed to providing high-quality care to improve patient well-being. Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Health, Rochester General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Cardiology Unit 5100 (June 2022 - June 2023)
- Pediatric Emergency Department (June 2023 - Present)
Student/Nurse Extern
University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Adult Emergency Department (December 2022 - December 2023
- Burn Trauma Step Down Unit (December 2023 - Present)
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Health, Rochester General Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Able to take vital signs, obtain EKGs, took Phlebotomy course and currently doing supervised blood draws
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety
- Cardiology Department (5100)
Cart2Curb Shopper
Wegmans
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Quick to respond and carry out customers' orders
- Assisted customers both online and instore with product availability and quality
- Communicated effectively with customers
In-Store Shopper
Instacart
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Was recognized by store managers at Wegmans for hardwork while working under Instacart (led to being recruited)
- Worked together as a team to figure out the strengths and weaknesses of the system within doing orders
- Obtain orders and carried each one efficiently and timely
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
12.2022
Nursing Pre-Requisites
SUNY Brockport
05.2021
High School -
Greece Olympia
01.2018
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Companionship and emotional support
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Cardiology
- Vital signs
Certification
- First Aid Certification
References
Linda Toth - PEDS ED Assistant Nurse Manager & Clinical Nurse Leader
Contact number: 585 317 1465
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Health, Rochester General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Student/Nurse Extern
University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Health, Rochester General Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
Cart2Curb Shopper
Wegmans
07.2021 - 08.2022
In-Store Shopper
Instacart
02.2020 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Nursing Pre-Requisites
SUNY Brockport
High School -
Greece Olympia
- First Aid Certification
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
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