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Valerie Castillo

Houston,Texas

Summary

· Strong time management skills: able to efficiently prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities at once.

· Strong ability to analyze issues, think critically, and implement solutions that improve efficiency and resolve problems in a timely manner

· Quick to learn new concepts and adapt to changes in the workplace to stay aligned with evolving needs and goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse

Sugar Land Health Care Center
Sugarland, TX
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Hospice care, long-term care, rehab
  • Worked under the supervision of a registered nurse in providing bedside care, monitoring and assessing the health status of residents.
  • Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance.

Student Nurse

HCA Healthcare Texas City
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • ICU, Med Surg, Post op
  • Monitor and care for patients following surgery, including managing pain, preventing complications, and promoting recovery.
  • Start, maintain, and monitor intravenous (IV) lines, including the administration of fluids, electrolytes, and medications.

Student Nurse

West Oaks Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Veterans unit, Children's unit, and adolescents.
  • Perform mental status assessments, closely monitor patients and ensure safety for patients with altered mental status.

Student Nurse

UTMB Health
Galveston, TX
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Labor and delivery, Antepartum, Post partum, OR, NICU
  • Give baths to new born infants, assist patient with education on breast feeding.
  • Monitor vitals, perineal bleeding, and pain management on post partum patient.

Student Nurse

La Porte ISD
La Porte, TX
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Heritage Elementary, La Porte High School, La porte junior high, Academy Highschool
  • Perform hearing and vision tests on students.
  • Create care plans according to age group, with an understanding of developmental milestones and cognitive delays.

Student Nurse

Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical-Surgical, Oncology Med-Surg,
  • Knowledge of infection control procedures, recognition of early signs of infection, ability to administer antibiotics, and manage infection control protocols.
  • Pain assessment techniques, understanding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

Student Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Pasadena, TX
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Med Surg: neurology, orthopedics, stroke unit, CVIMU, post surgical
  • Assist in planning for patient discharge, including teaching about medications, follow-up appointments, and any necessary lifestyle changes.
  • Perform skills such as Ng tube, foley catheter, iv insertion and medication administration.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
03.2025

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Work Experience

  • Retail Associate, Houston Astros, Houston, TX, 04/19, 08/20, Assist in organizing and displaying products, Operate cash registers, and process transactions accurately, Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and returns with professionalism
  • Front Desk Assistant, Angie’s Beauty Salon, Houston, TX, 07/18 – 08/19, managing multiple tasks such as handling customer inquiries, updating records, and managing the phone line, ensuring clients feel attended to, and helping the team with various tasks like organizing the salon, preparing workstations, or assisting in client flow

Certification

  • BLS for Health Care Providers CPR & AED Program Certified, 01/27, American Heart Association
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) USA, 05/27, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Volunteer Experience

Member/ Treasurer: American Student Nurses Association, 08/24 - Present

Member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Timeline

Student Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
01.2025 - 03.2025

Student Nurse

Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024

Student Nurse

La Porte ISD
08.2024 - 10.2024

Student Nurse

UTMB Health
06.2024 - 08.2024

Student Nurse

West Oaks Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024

Student Nurse

HCA Healthcare Texas City
01.2024 - 03.2024

Student Nurse

Sugar Land Health Care Center
10.2023 - 12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

San Jacinto College
Valerie Castillo