Yamilla Castano, BSN, RN
Summary
Motivated and compassionate new graduate registered nurse seeking an entry-level nursing position to apply clinical training, evidenced-based practice and patient advocacy skills while continuing to grow professionally in a supportive healthcare setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Angelus Home Health
Ontario, California
04.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans.
- Provided patient care and support in home health settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices to enhance understanding and compliance.
Medical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
07.2012 - 01.2018
- Drew blood from neonates, pediatrics, and adults while training staff and ensuring a professional work environment.
- Prepared and processed laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient samples and test results.
- Operated laboratory equipment to conduct various tests and analyses.
- Prepared microbiology samples and aliquoted for in-house testing and external send-outs while managing front office communications.
Bakery Clerk/Courtesy Clerk
Stater Bros Market
Bloomington, CA
06.2008 - 09.2012
- Guided customers in selecting bakery products, providing recommendations and addressing inquiries to improve service satisfaction.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of bakery display cases to maintain appealing presentation of products.
- Prepared baked goods following recipes and quality standards.
- Decorated cakes, took cake orders, answered phone orders, baked and prepared desserts, bagged groceries, and cleaned store to enhance customer experience.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
San Bernardino, CA12-2024
Associates of Science -
Los Angeles Pacific University
San Dimas, CA03-2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Wagner Training Institute
Redlands, CA07-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV and venipuncture
- Laboratory procedures
- Epic systems
- Medical record management
- Patient education
- Time management
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Bilingual
RN Clinical Rotation
- Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital- Skilled Nursing Facility 45 hours
- Kaiser Permanente Hospital Riverside - Medical Surgical 135 hours
- St Bernadine Medical Center - Nursing Management & Care 135 hours
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center - Pediatrics 72 hours
- Kaiser Permanente Hospital Fontana - Maternity/ Newborn 72 hours
- Jurupa Valley Community Health - Population/Community 96 hours
- Pacific Grove Hospital - Mental Health 90 hours
- San Antonio Regional Hospital - Advanced Medical Surgical 135 hours
Certification
- • Licensed Registered Nurse, 01/27
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Exp. 01/28
• Basic Life Support, 11/27
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 11/27
• Pediatric Life Support, 11/27
Languages And Skills
- Medical record management
- Perform venipuncture on (peds and adults)
- Process specimens for in house and send outs
- Patient and family education
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Angelus Home Health
04.2026 - Current
Medical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Loma Linda University Medical Center
07.2012 - 01.2018
Bakery Clerk/Courtesy Clerk
Stater Bros Market
06.2008 - 09.2012
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Associates of Science -
Los Angeles Pacific University
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Wagner Training Institute