LLEWELLYN CASTILLO
North York ,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registed Practical Nurse
Downsview Longterm Care Center
02.2014 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measure
Private Care Assistant
Staff Relief Health Care Services At Elginwood LTC
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Private Caregiver
Anna Perciballi
TORONTO
11.2010 - 08.2013
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, dental care, and toileting patient.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bauan Doctors General Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum Of The Philippines - Batangas
Batangas City, Philippines04.2007
Skills
- Basic Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy/Phlebotomy
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE Use
- Verbal Communication
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Microsoft Word
Languages
English
Professional Working
Membership
College of Nurses of Ontario
*Registered Nurse
*Registered Practical Nurse
Certification
CPI Training - September, 2023
Living The Dementia Journey - June, 2023
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care - May, 2023
Timeline
Registed Practical Nurse
Downsview Longterm Care Center
02.2014 - Current
Private Care Assistant
Staff Relief Health Care Services At Elginwood LTC
08.2013 - 01.2014
Private Caregiver
Anna Perciballi
11.2010 - 08.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bauan Doctors General Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum Of The Philippines - Batangas
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