Yerly Castro

With more than 12 years of experience as an auxiliary nurse in my home country, Colombia; general nurse in charge of providing high-quality care to emergencies and hospitalization.
I possess strong skills related to emergency management, pediatric and adult patient care, wound management, exam taking, and medication administration.
currently with specific knowledge in laboratory sampling, with the desire to continue working in the health sector.

• Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
• Recognized potential emergencies quickly, implementing appropriate interventions under the guidance of supervising nurses or physicians while awaiting further assistance from emergency response services if needed.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Streamlined incident reporting processes to ensure timely response and corrective actions.
• Supported management in achieving key performance indicators related to Health Safety and Environment resulting in overall business sustainability and growth.
• Executed successful audits both internally and externally leading to improved facility-wide compliance ratings and overall safety culture development.
• Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment, reducing the occurrence of workplace injuries.