Rosselyn Castro
Alvin
Summary
State-licensed vocational nurse with a proven ability to manage comprehensive nursing care and administer prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques. Proficient in assisting with patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Skilled in directing patient teaching and activities to support individual treatment programs, demonstrating a strong aptitude for promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Kemah Palms Recovery
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Friendship Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN charge
- Inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Provided care of feeding tubes, including G and J tubes
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Scheduled appointments and follow-ups
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brazoria County Detention Center
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Provide patient-centered care in a correctional setting: administer medications and vaccinations, perform wound care and breathing treatments, and respond to emergencies
- Obtain urine specimens and perform blood draws from inmate patients for diagnostic testing
- Communicating with the medical doctor to input and carry out orders
- Scheduled appointments and follow-ups
- Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates' emotional or physical condition
- Collaborate with mental health clinicians pertaining to the mental health of patients/inmates
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy #504
12.2013 - 10.2024
- Dispense medications on receiving prescriptions from customers and doctors
- Organize the work-area and arrange medications appropriately
- Respond to phone calls by doctors and customers
- Package and label prescriptions
- Mix medications or create compounds as suggested in the prescriptions
- Track inventory and place orders
- Take up payments for medications and process insurance claims
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
Clear Lake Regional
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Dispense medications on receiving prescriptions from customers and doctors
- Organize the work-area and arrange medications appropriately
- Respond to phone calls by doctors and nurses
- Package and label prescriptions
- Mix medications or create compounds as suggested in the prescriptions
- Track inventory and place orders
- Followed scheduled orders and STAT orders making IVs and compounds in a sterile environment
Education
LVN program -
San Jacinto College South
12-2018
High School - undefined
Alvin High School
06.2013
Skills
- Proper telephone etiquette
- Good Communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Fluently Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Proficient in using computer applications
- Ability to perform tasks in a detail oriented manner
- Knowledge about pharmacological terminologies and extended knowledge on prescription and OTC medications
- Ability to problem solve and clearly identify necessary steps of logic and reasoning in a professional manner
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Compounding techniques
Certification
- IV Certified
- BLS Certified Expiration Date: Sept 2026
- PTCB Certified Certification Number:10082058
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy License Number:220920
- BON Licensed Vocational Nurse347388 Current-10/31/2026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN
Kemah Palms Recovery
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Friendship Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brazoria County Detention Center
05.2019 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Clear Lake Regional
03.2017 - 10.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy #504
12.2013 - 10.2024
High School - undefined
Alvin High School
- IV Certified
- BLS Certified Expiration Date: Sept 2026
- PTCB Certified Certification Number:10082058
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy License Number:220920
- BON Licensed Vocational Nurse347388 Current-10/31/2026
LVN program -
San Jacinto College South
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