Katherine Castillo, DMSc, PA-C

Experience

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  Dr. Noorun Khan, MD Internal Medicine Practice

  May 2016 - May 2020

  Medical Assistant

  Greeted, roomed, and prepared patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests such as measuring weight, temperature, pulse, oxygen, respirations, and blood pressure. Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safe guarding medical records including patient histories, laboratory reports, and x-rays in both a paper-based and EMR system. Assisted medical staff by performing EKGs, urinalyses, room setup, scheduling, and answering phones.

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  Generations at Applewood

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  Assisted residents with activities of daily living and maintained resident safety and comfort by answering call lights, conversing with residents, and recording their physical conditions, attitudes, reactions, and appetites.

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  Illinois Department of Human Services

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Personal Assistant

  Assisted in activities of daily living including toileting, bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, and transferring. Prepared meals, provided house cleaning and laundry services, and ran errands when needed.

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  University of Illinois College of Applied Health Sciences

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Office Assistant

  Performed tasks essential to the operation of the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health including digitizing expense reports and records, creating posters and media for departmental use, and planning departmental events. Assisted in arranging the annual Honors and Awards ceremony through drafting and mailing correspondence with donors to the university.

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  Clark-Lindsey

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Life Enrichment Intern

  Welcomed new residents through face-to-face interviews to determine their interests and needs while documenting all information in an electronic medical record. Facilitated activities for resident participation including exercise classes, support groups, and other multi-dimensional programs to encourage residents to lead meaningful lives despite the barriers of ageism and ableism. Became immersed in health technology by attending the LeadingAge Expo, and later developed a universal design proposal for a smart apartment. Show less

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  Northwestern Medicine

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Pre-Physician Assistant Intern

  A competitive internship offering positions to only five highly qualified candidates. Collaborated with physicians, physician assistants, and pharmacists in data collection and analysis of patient adherence to oral chemotherapy treatment at the Developmental Therapeutics Institute. Conducted research and presented findings to leaders in healthcare to educate others about the need for intervention in treatment. Shadowed physicians and physician assistants in a variety of departments including plastic surgery, orthopedics, hematology, oncology, interventional radiology, hospital medicine, neurology ICU, immediate care center, CT surg, MICU, emergency department, transplant and the heart failure clinic. Spent additional hours shadowing in the plastic surgery operating room and clinic. Show less