Monica Castillo
Amarillo
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Shiftkey in enhancing patient care quality through vigilant vital signs monitoring and implementing safety measures. A reliable team player skilled in direct patient care, I excel in promoting dignity and comfort while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Dedicated to improving patient well-being and safety.
Personable and compassionate with a natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Offering a caring and supportive nature, ready to thrive in a healthcare setting, and eager to learn and grow. Delivers foundational understanding of patient care principles and basic medical procedures. Ready to use and develop strong communication and patient care skills in a nursing role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
04.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree - Certificate For CNA
Three Star Nursing
Lubbock, TX06-2021
High School Diploma -
O'Donnell High School
O'Donnell, TX05-1999
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Social Work Club
I am part of the Social work club at the college I am attending. We volunteer with food banks, animal shelters, and help local homeless shelters.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
04.2022 - Current
No Degree - Certificate For CNA
Three Star Nursing
High School Diploma -
O'Donnell High School
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