Samuel Castilleja
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in managing comprehensive nursing care and delivering patient-centered support through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and safety while effectively administering medications and treatments in accordance with evidence-based practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Parklane West Healthcare Center
San Antonio, TX
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed to ensure patient adherence and recovery.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to support timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Assisted with patient hygiene and daily living activities to enhance comfort and support overall well-being.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Northgate Rehabilitation Center
San Antonio, TX
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to facilitate timely clinical interventions.
- Assisted in patient hygiene and daily living activities to enhance overall comfort and well-being.
Server
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously, ensuring high service quality under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts, enhancing workflow and guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers to foster loyalty and repeat business.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Metropolitan Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to support care decisions.
- Assisted with patient hygiene and daily living activities to enhance comfort and dignity.
Student Vocational Nurse
Lamson Institute
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Applied evidence-based nursing practices in daily tasks to ensure the most effective patient care.
- Supported wound care management to enhance healing and minimize infection risk.
- Implemented infection control measures through consistent hand hygiene and effective use of personal protective equipment.
- Promoted infection control measures through diligent hand hygiene practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to facility protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly.
- Encouraged therapeutic communication between patients and families to navigate challenging situations effectively.
Administrative Assistant
Webhead Technologies
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed multi-line phone system, routed calls, delivered messages to staff, and greeted visitors to enhance communication.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by following strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems to ensure confidentiality.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Cultivated positive work environment through effective communication and building professional relationships among colleagues.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lamson Institute
San Antonio, TXNo Degree - Pre-Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX 03.2015 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Excel Academy
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Medication Administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Infection Control
- Patient care coordination
- Care plan development
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Regulatory compliance
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Clinical judgment
- Therapeutic communication
- Compassionate communication
- Guest Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Patient Advocacy
- Geriatric care
- Reporting and documentation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Catheter care
- Patient and family communication
Certification
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- TABC and Food Handlers
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Parklane West Healthcare Center
12.2025 - 01.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Northgate Rehabilitation Center
05.2025 - 06.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Metropolitan Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Vocational Nurse
Lamson Institute
08.2023 - 08.2024
Server
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
03.2023 - 01.2025
Administrative Assistant
Webhead Technologies
03.2019 - 01.2020
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
San Antonio College
03.2015 - 12.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lamson Institute
High School Diploma -
Excel Academy