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Karla Castillo

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly motivated and committed nursing graduate with proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to a patient-centered environment. Exceptional communication skills with fluency in both English and Spanish.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Heart Care Center of Illinois
02.2022 - Current
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Authorized prescription refills, electronically and verbally.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.

Patient Care Technician

Loyola Medicine - Macneal Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow, and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the 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.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment to other rooms, adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Xavier University - GPA: 4.0
Chicago, IL
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Illinois At Chicago - GPA: 3.5
Chicago, IL
05.2021

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Moraine Valley Community College - GPA: 3.8
Palos Hills, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Patient care
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Organization skills
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List, Saint Xavier University, May 2024-May 2025
  • Phi Theta Kappa, May, 2019

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Student Nurse Association (SNA) - May 2024 to Present, Member

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Heart Care Center of Illinois
02.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Loyola Medicine - Macneal Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Xavier University - GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Illinois At Chicago - GPA: 3.5

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Moraine Valley Community College - GPA: 3.8

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