Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Clinical Experience
References
Timeline
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Anna Castillo

Lincolnton

Summary

Dynamic and bilingual healthcare professional with extensive experience at Atrium Health Lincoln. Proficient in ECG monitoring and patient observation, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring exceptional patient care. My strong organizational skills and commitment to continuous learning drive my success in delivering quality healthcare and fostering effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac CNA(NA 1+4), Heart Monitor Tech, Secretary

Atrium Health Lincoln
Lincolnton
05.2022 - Current
  • Assists nurses with taking out IVs, inserting and removing Foley catheters, monitoring oxygen, and can assist with feeding tubes.
  • Admitted patient to heart monitoring system.
  • Monitored heart monitors and pulse oximetry.
  • Knowledge of heart rhythms, the difference between normal and abnormal rhythms, and when to report to the registered nurse.
  • Knows the signs of a stroke, completed neuro vital sign checks, and sugar checks.
  • Answers unit calls and call lights in a professional manner.
  • Admits and discharges patients to and from telemetry and other units.
  • Scans in documents such as DNR forms, or EKG strips.

OR/Infusion/IV Team/Telemetry Student Nurse Extern

Atrium Health Lincoln
Lincolnton
05.2025 - 07.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Atrium Health Pineville
Pineville
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Performed Bladder scans.
  • Translated for many Spanish speaking patients.
  • Assisted Nurses with Wound Care, such as handing supplies or holding the patient’s extremities.
  • Performed CNA skills in a unit of a high census and being the only nursing assistant on the floor with a total of 36 patients.

Waitress

Japan Express
Lincolnton
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Responsible for closing at the end of the night and opening the restaurant in the morning.
  • Delivered checks and collected bill payments at the register.
  • Provided excellent customer service to guests to ensure satisfaction.
  • Translated the menu options to any Spanish-speaking-only customers.
  • Used time management skills in a high stimulation environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Nursing

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
05.2027

Associate's degree - Nursing

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
05.2026

Skills

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • ECG monitoring
  • Operating a scanner
  • Operating a printer
  • Operating the copy machine
  • Unit secretary
  • Patient observer
  • Certified nursing assistant
  • Patient transport
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills
  • Flexibility
  • Willingness to learn
  • Communication
  • Active listening
  • Problem solving
  • Open to constructive criticism
  • Work ethic
  • Time management

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certified (OSHA)
  • CPR and First Aid Certified (Basic Life Support Provider through American Heart Association)
  • NA 1+4 Certification
  • EKG Monitoring Certification
  • Darkness to Light Training Certification

Accomplishments

  • Atrium Health Telemetry Unit Employee of the month award
  • Atrium Health Patient Advocate award

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Clinical Experience

  • Nursing School clinical experience in the Operating Room, Same Day Surgery, Oncology, Psychiatric hospital and unit, STI clinic, Infectious Disease clinic, Medical, and Surgical floor with experience in several software's such as Epic, Meditech, and Cerner.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

OR/Infusion/IV Team/Telemetry Student Nurse Extern

Atrium Health Lincoln
05.2025 - 07.2025

Cardiac CNA(NA 1+4), Heart Monitor Tech, Secretary

Atrium Health Lincoln
05.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Atrium Health Pineville
11.2021 - 05.2022

Waitress

Japan Express
09.2020 - 11.2021

Bachelor’s degree - Nursing

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Associate's degree - Nursing

Catawba Valley Community College
Anna Castillo