Luz N Casillas
Brandon,United States
Summary
Dedicated LPN with over 20 years of experience delivering nursing care to propel desired patient outcomes. Expert at patient care planning, colleague communication and administering direct patient care. Compassionate patient advocate and quick-thinking problem solver with excellent judgment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse
NaphCare
Buckeye, AZ
08.2024 - Current
- Identified changes in an inmate's condition and reported them to the physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
LPN
AB Staffing Solutions
Buckeye, AZ
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper care for inmates.
- Managed emergency situations within the correctional facility including responding to medical emergencies or crises.
- Monitored vital signs during examinations or treatments of inmates.
- Administered medications to inmates according to physician's orders.
- Provided education to inmates on disease prevention, healthy living habits, and nutrition.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
LPN Office Nurse
Walmart Health
Brandon, FL
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case manager.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through educational programs designed for inmates.
- Identified changes in an inmate's condition and reported them to the physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
Clinical Nurse/Medical Chart Auditor
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Pecos, TX
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders or CRNP orders.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
- Processed patient admission and discharge documents.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Safeguarded medical records to maintain patient confidentiality.
LPN Office Nurse
Suncoast Community Health Centers
Brandon, FL
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jersey City Board of Education LPN Program
New Jersey02.1993
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse with Compact license - 7/2025
- BLS 12/2025
- First Aid 6/2026
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
NaphCare
08.2024 - Current
LPN
AB Staffing Solutions
01.2024 - 07.2024
LPN Office Nurse
Walmart Health
01.2023 - 11.2023
Clinical Nurse/Medical Chart Auditor
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
07.2021 - 09.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Suncoast Community Health Centers
02.2016 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jersey City Board of Education LPN Program