Yaritza Castillo-Rodriguez

Compassionate Registered Nurse and recent BSN graduate with experience in hospice, acute care, medical-surgical, and palliative settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, symptom management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Recognized for strong communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Registered Nurse - Marigold Hospice

(2026-05)

• Deliver compassionate end-of-life care to hospice residents, ensuring dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
• Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments to identify and address changing patient needs.
• Administer medications and evaluate treatment effectiveness to optimize symptom management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Lakefield, ON

(2021-04 - 2026-05)

• Delivered high-quality care to up to 25 residents per shift in a fast-paced long-term care environment.
• Assisted residents with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, and safety.
• Communicated resident concerns and changes in condition to nursing staff to support continuity of care.

Garage Sale Associate - Garage Sale

(2023-01 - 2024-08)

• Successfully de-escalated difficult situations and handled client relationships.
• Collaborated in a fast-paced, team-oriented workplace to achieve objectives and maintain high satisfaction metrics.

Nursing Clinical Placement - Consolidation Placement (300 Hours) Float Pool - PRHC - Peterborough, ON

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

• Managed an RN-equivalent workload of up to five patients while ensuring high-quality patient care and continuous monitoring.
• Administered medications, collected specimens, and prepared IV infusions while adhering to medication safety standards.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care planning.

Nursing Clinical Placement - Pre-Consolidation Placement (300 Hours) Inpatient Medical Unit B6 - PRHC - Peterborough, ON

(2024-06 - 2024-08)

• Proficient in Epic charting and wound care.
• Inserted Foley catheters and applied PICO dressings.
• Managed majority of patient load with minimal supervision.

Nursing Clinical Placement - Acute Care Placement (240 Hours) - Ross Memorial Hospital - Lindsay, ON

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Performed nursing interventions and monitored vital signs.
• Applied infection control measures and patient assessments.

Nursing Clinical Placement - Chronic & Palliative Care Placement (240 Hours) - PRHC - Peterborough, ON

(2023-09 - 2023-12)

• Delivered end-of-life care and symptom management.
• Supported patients and families emotionally.
• Managed wounds and pressure injuries.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Trent University (2025-01)