Olivia Castillo
Bloomington,CA
Summary
Compassionate and licensed vocational nurse dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients, prioritizing their medical and personal needs. Committed to delivering high-quality services to individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring their safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Known for a kind and energetic demeanor, excelling in building rapport with patients and possessing strong charting abilities. Determined to continuously improve existing skills to make a positive impact on the community as a skilled nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute LVN
Fontana Unified School DIstrict
04.2024 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provide patient education in regards to health condition and procedure to student and their parent(s).
- Provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted in procedures such as: administering insulin, administering medications via Gastrostomy tube, Gastrostomy tube feeding, intermittent catheterization, respiratory assessments/ suctioning, emptying a colostomy bag and putting on a new colostomy bag .
- Observing skin for breakdown and notating any changes in skin condition
- Collaborating with RN in order to support student and their healthcare needs
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Antonio Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Assisted on average 13 patients per shift with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing and room/unit transfers.
Education
Certificated Program - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA12-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nurse Assistant
Fontana High School/Chaffey College DualEnrollment
Fontana, CA05.2020
Skills
- Collaborative Communication Skills in Nursing
- Collaborative Team Member
- Composed Under Pressure
- Performing patient intakes
- Detailed Documentation Practices
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Efficient Problem Solver
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting specimens
- Collecting vital signs
- Aids Patients in Mobility
- Knowledge of Medical Procedures
- Reliable Time Management
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working with and around individuals of all ages
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Patient observation
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse License: January 2024- Present
- CNA certification: February 2020- Present
Timeline
Substitute LVN
Fontana Unified School DIstrict
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Antonio Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
Certificated Program - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Chaffey College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nurse Assistant
Fontana High School/Chaffey College DualEnrollment
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