Karen Castillo
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with a proven track record at Northeast Baptist Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Adept at monitoring vital signs and implementing individualized care plans, fostering patient adherence to treatment regimens. Strong clinical judgment and collaborative skills enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Northeast Baptist Hospital
05.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes to inform immediate care decisions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Continuously observe assigned telemetry monitors and interpret cardiac rhythms in real time.
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with COVID-19 symptoms, including vital signs, respiratory status, and acute changes in condition.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Conduct COVID-19 testing (PCR, antigen), collect specimens, and ensure proper documentation, labeling, and chain of custody.
- Monitor patients for respiratory distress, deterioration, oxygen saturation trends, and complications (e.g., pneumonia, ARDS, thrombotic events).
Business Banker Supervisor
Citibank
12.2003 - 12.2013
- Cultivated relationships with clients to assess financial needs and provide tailored banking solutions.
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless delivery of banking services across all channels.
- Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and sharing ideas for process improvements.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of banking products and services, ensuring accurate and informed recommendations for clients.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improving operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX08-2025
Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Saint Philips College
San Antonio, TX12-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Diabetes management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Northeast Baptist Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Business Banker Supervisor
Citibank
12.2003 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Saint Philips College