Keyla Castro
Waterbury,CT
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Burlington
WATERBURY, CT
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed cash register operations and maintained accurate cash handling procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining store cleanliness and organization to enhance shopping experience.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies with professionalism.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area
Youth Worker
Dream Mott Haven Charter School
The Bronx, New York
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Guided pre-K students to learn the program's values.
- Helped the community organize fun activities for the kids.
- Worked with students who displayed problematic behaviors.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding youth activities, progress, and concerns.
- Stayed after school for inventory.
- Organized projects and classwork for Pre-K students.
- Facilitated engaging activities that promote social skills and emotional development.
- Built strong relationships with families to support student needs effectively.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers to create inclusive learning environments.
Front Desk Receptionist
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Greeted students warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Provided support such as filing documents, photocopying, and scanning materials.
CNA Student
Southington Care Center
Southington, Connecticut
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to the resident.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health record systems.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Assistant
Summer Youth Employment Program
The Bronx, New York
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Communicated effectively with youth participants to address their needs and concerns.
- Facilitated workshops, guiding participants through various skill-building exercises.
- Assisted students with classwork.
- Translated for Spanish-speaking students.
- Give out breakfasts and lunches.
- Organized games and classwork for students.
- Assisted with community festivals.
Education
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing -
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2026
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Basic life support
- Effective communication
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Yale New Haven Hospital: New Haven, CT Aug. 2025 - Dec. 2025
Adult Care Practicum II: Medical/Surgical, Transplant- 84 hours
- St. Vincent's Special Education School: Trumbull, CT. Aug. 2025 - Dec. 2025
Community & Public Health Practicum: Pediatrics- 84 hours
- Yale New Haven Hospital( St. Raphael Campus): New Haven, CT Jan. 2025 - May. 2025
Adult Care Practicum I: Medical/Surgical- 84 hours
- Waterbury Hospital: Waterbury, CT. Mar. 2025
Women, Children & Families Practicum: Maternity -
- East Hartford Public Schools: East Hartford, CT. Feb. 2025 - Mar. 2025
Women, Children & Families Practicum: Pediatrics -
- Middlesex Hospital: Middletown, CT Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024
Core Nurse Practicum: Medical/Surgical - 84 hours
Timeline
Cashier
Burlington
10.2025 - 11.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
Quinnipiac University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Youth Worker
Dream Mott Haven Charter School
06.2022 - 08.2025
CNA Student
Southington Care Center
01.2022 - 02.2022
Assistant
Summer Youth Employment Program
07.2021 - 08.2021
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing -
Quinnipiac University