Nuvia Castro
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse graduate dedicated to providing quality, patient-centered care. Experienced in leadership, team coordination, and customer service, with a strong foundation in clinical nursing skills gained through education and hospital volunteering.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted healthcare staff with patient transport and basic care tasks.
- Restocked medical supplies and consumables to prepare procedure rooms.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Enhanced patient recovery by aiding with post-operative care and monitoring vital signs under supervision.
- Improved patient satisfaction by quickly responding to call lights and requests for assistance.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Restaurant Manager
Colorado Grill
Clovis, CA
02.2014 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and managed a team of 10 employees.
- Trained and mentored new staff to ensure excellent customer service and efficiency.
- Handled scheduling, conflict resolution, and performance evaluations.
- Developed leadership, multitasking, and communication skills in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) -
Gurnick Academy Medical of Arts
Fresno, CA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)
Fresno, CA05.2016
Skills
- Clinical & Technical Skills: Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Patient hygiene
- Documentation (EHR)
- Infection control
- Therapeutic communication
- Leadership & Management: Team supervision
- Staff training
- Scheduling
- Customer service
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- CPR Certified
- HIPAA & Infection Control Training
- IV Therapy Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Clovis Community Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Colorado Grill
02.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) -
Gurnick Academy Medical of Arts
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Student Nurse – LVN Program
- Facilities: Willow Creek Healthcare Center, Palm Village Retirement Community, Kingsburg Care Center
- Dates: March 2025 – December 2025
- Performed patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses, including bathing, feeding, and assisting with mobility.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, monitored intake and output, and reported changes in patient conditions.
- Administered oral and topical medications in accordance with facility policies and LVN scope of practice.
- Assisted with wound care, specimen collection, and patient education.
- Applied infection control principles and maintained a clean, safe patient environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide quality, patient-centered care to diverse populations.