Yesica Castro
Louisville,KY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in acute care and pediatric specialty care. Skilled in medication administration, clinical assessments, enteral feeding, wound care, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care while building strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
BrightStar Care
Louisville
09.2026 - Current
- Delivered pediatric day home health nursing care to enhance quality of life for medically fragile children.
- Assessed patient condition and monitored vital signs throughout shifts to identify changes in health status.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output, glucose levels, and medical test results to ensure patient stability.
- Administered medications and treatments following care plans and physician orders.
- Supported tracheostomy, feeding tube, and airway care tasks.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/ CASE MANAGEMENT NURSE
The Kidz Club
Louisville, KY
09.2025 - 09.2026
- Provided skilled nursing care, enhancing quality of life for medically complex pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and treatments following care plans and physician orders.
- Administer medications through oral, G-tube, and J-tube routes as prescribed.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition throughout shifts.
- Documented patient care and communicated effectively with families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
- Manage enteral feedings and assist with daily care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans and physician orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Promote a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment.
- Assisted with tracheostomy care, feeding tube management, and airway maintenance to ensure patient safety.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Baptist Health Hospital
Louisville, KY
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided nursing care for adult patients in an acute care hospital setting.
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Completed accurate clinical documentation using the electronic medical record.
- Assisted with wound care and collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Prioritized patient care in a fast-paced environment while maintaining patient safety.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Cared for patients with varying levels of medical acuity.
- Administered medications and monitored therapeutic responses.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Provided wound care and ongoing patient monitoring.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care.
Education
DIPLOMA - PRACTICAL NURSING
MedQuest College
Louisville, KYSkills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Head-to-Toe Assessments
- Enteral Feeding (G-Tube/J-Tube)
- Clinical Documentation
- Therapeutic Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Nursing Care
- Wound Care
- Vital Signs & Glucose Monitoring
- Patient and Family Education
- CPR/BLS/ACLS Certified
- Patient Advocacy
LANGUAGES
English, Fluent
Spanish, Intermediate
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Kentucky)
- BLS
- ACLS
Personal Information
Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
BrightStar Care
09.2026 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/ CASE MANAGEMENT NURSE
The Kidz Club
09.2025 - 09.2026
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Baptist Health Hospital
02.2025 - 08.2025
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
University of Louisville Hospital
02.2024 - 01.2025
DIPLOMA - PRACTICAL NURSING
MedQuest College