Maria Castillo
Brenham,TX
Summary
Experienced with patient care in fast-paced environment. Utilizes strong clinical skills and patient assessment to enhance healthcare delivery. Knowledge of medical protocols and patient safety procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Brenham State Supported Living Center
05.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and recorded changes for nursing staff review.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient independence and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
- Assisted in daily living activities to promote patient independence and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety procedures.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on observations and feedback.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to deliver accurate and effective nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Supported patients during diagnostic procedures, ensuring their comfort and clearly explaining each step of the process.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Education
Blinn College
Brenham, TX06-2026
Skills
Compassionate care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Brenham State Supported Living Center
05.2016 - Current
Blinn College