KATHERINE CASTILLO PALLARES
Cornerstone Caregiving
Charlotte,NC
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 3 Months- Provide nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a Neuro ICU within a Level I trauma center, applying focused neurological assessment and continuous patient monitoring.
- Provide care for complex neurological patients, including patients requiring EVD management, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to recognize changes in patient condition and support timely interventions.
- Provide care for trauma patients laterally admitted to the Neuro ICU, gaining experience managing patients with complex traumatic injuries and neurological needs.
- Deliver patient- and family-centered care while maintaining safety, comfort, accurate documentation, and individualized plans of care.
- Use Epic electronic health record systems for clinical documentation, care coordination, and communication.
- Level I Trauma Center
Home Health Aide
3 Years 5 Months- Provide individualized personal care and companionship in clients’ homes, promoting comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.
- Assist with activities of daily living and monitor changes in clients’ needs, communicating relevant observations to the appropriate care team.
- Provide compassionate support to clients and families while adapting care to individual preferences and functional needs.
Home Health Aide
8 Months- Provided personal care, supervision, and companionship while supporting clients’ daily routines and independence.
- Maintained a safe, respectful environment and communicated client needs and changes to supervisors.
Personal Care Assistant
2 Years 4 Months- Assisted residents with activities of daily living and individualized care needs in a senior living setting.
- Monitored and documented changes in residents’ personal care needs and communicated observations to supervisors and clinical staff.
- Assisted with development and updates of Resident Care Plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Delivered personalized care to residents, including a client with Parkinson’s disease, supporting daily functionality, comfort, and independence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Leadership involvement with the National Student Nurses’ Association.
- Clinical rotations included maternity, mental health, medical-surgical, ICU/PCU/telemetry, and pediatrics.
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Minor in Gerontology
Summa cum laude; Pennsylvania Public Health Association involvement.
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Spanish
Summa cum laude.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Neuro ICU
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Home Health Aide
Cornerstone Caregiving
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Home Health Aide
United Independent Living Solutions
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Personal Care Assistant
Wickshire Senior Living
12.2020 - 04.2023Read More
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Public Health, Minor in Gerontology
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts from Professional Spanish
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