AALIYAH DAVIES
Sioux City,Iowa
Summary
A motivated and compassionate nursing student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at Morningside University. CNA-certified with direct-care experience and clinical exposure across medical-surgical, neuro/orthopedic, telemetry, rehabilitation, gastrointestinal/endoscopy, wound care, behavioral health, long-term care, surgical, and community settings. Demonstrates strong communication, patient safety, teamwork, organization, and patient-centered care skills. Eager to expand clinical knowledge, learn from experienced healthcare professionals, and contribute to a nursing team through a summer nursing internship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member / Beauty & Style Consultant / Beauty Studio Advisor / Cashier
Target Corporation
Sioux City, IA
03.2024 - Current
- Provide professional, individualized customer service while identifying and responding to customer needs.
- Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment.
- Manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve problems and maintain a safe, organized environment.
- Demonstrate strong time management, adaptability, professionalism, and reliability.
Respite/CDAC Care Provider
Wellpoint
Sioux City, IA
09.2023 - Current
- Provide direct care, supervision, and support for adolescents with medical and developmental needs.
- Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, safety, and daily routines.
- Monitor individuals for changes in condition, behavior, and safety concerns and communicate observations appropriately.
- Promote dignity, independence, choice, and a supportive care environment.
- Follow individualized care plans and established safety procedures.
- Demonstrate patience, adaptability, problem-solving, and professionalism when responding to individual needs.
Team Member / Cashier / Server
Fazoli's
Sioux City, IA
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided professional customer service while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicated effectively with customers and coworkers to ensure accurate and timely service.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Collaborated with team members during high-volume periods and adapted to changing responsibilities.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A- Southern Hills Mall
Sioux City, IA
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided professional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient daily operations.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
- Maintained accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple tasks.
Student Clinical Experience
UnityPoint Health
Sioux City, IA
01.2026 - 01.2026
- Neuro/Orthopedic — 8SW, Downtown Campus
- Telemetry — 5A, North Campus
- Rehabilitation — 6C, Downtown Campus
- Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy — 8C, Downtown Campus
- Wound Care Center
- PACE Senior Care
CNA Clinical Rotation
Sunrise Retirement Community
Sioux City, IA
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meals, and other daily care needs.
- Used proper body mechanics and mobility equipment to safely assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation.
- Measured and recorded vital signs and intake/output while recognizing and reporting findings outside expected ranges.
- Observed residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, appetite, mobility, and overall well-being and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Practiced proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other infection-prevention measures during resident care.
- Developed communication skills by adapting interactions to individual residents' needs, preferences, and abilities.
- Maintained a respectful and calm approach when assisting residents with personal and sometimes sensitive care.
- Worked alongside nursing staff and other healthcare team members while learning the importance of accurate communication and timely reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Morningside University
Sioux City, IA05-2028
Dual Enrollment / College Coursework - Associates Degree
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Sioux City East High School
Sioux City, IA01-2025
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Safe Transfers & Mobility Assistance
- Patient Education
- Professional & Therapeutic Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Medical Terminology
- Time Management
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Confidentiality
- Compassionate Care
- Behavioral Health Exposure
- G-Tube Care & Knowledge
- Long-Term Care Experience
- Positive attitude
- Clear communication
- Leadership qualities
- Confidentiality understanding
- Reliable and punctual
Clinical Experience
Fall 2026
- UnityPoint Health – Downtown Campus, 8SW Neuro/Orthopedic — Sioux City, IA
- UnityPoint Health – North Campus, 5A Telemetry — Sioux City, IA
- Cherokee Mental Health Institute — Cherokee, IA
- Dunes Surgical Hospital — Dakota Dunes, SD
- UnityPoint Health PACE Senior Care — Sioux City, IA
- Keystone Treatment Center — Canton, SD
- Opportunities Unlimited — Sioux City, IA
- Friendship House — Sioux City, IA
- Siouxland Mental Health Crisis Center — Sioux City, IA
Spring 2026
- UnityPoint Health – Downtown Campus, 6C Rehabilitation — Sioux City, IA
- UnityPoint Health – Downtown Campus, 8C Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy — Sioux City, IA
- Floyd Valley Healthcare – Medical-Surgical & Labor and Delivery — Le Mars, IA
- UnityPoint Health – Downtown Campus, Wound Care Center — Sioux City, IA
- Sunrise Nursing Home – Care Coordinator & Charge Nurse Observations — Sioux City, IA
Fall 2025
- Sunrise Nursing Home — Sioux City, IA
Fall 2024 — CNA Clinical Rotation
- Sunrise Retirement Community — Sioux City, IA
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meals, and other daily care needs.
Used proper body mechanics and mobility equipment to safely assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation.
Measured and recorded vital signs and intake/output while recognizing and reporting findings outside expected ranges.
Observed residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, appetite, mobility, and overall well-being and reported concerns to nursing staff.
Practiced proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and other infection-prevention measures during resident care.
Adapted communication and care approaches to individual residents' needs, preferences, and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — December 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Mandatory Reporter— Dependent Adult & Child Abuse
- OSHA Safety Training
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Interests
Morningside Student Nurses Association, Morningside Choir, Morningside Spirit Squad — Sideline Cheerleading, Pride of Morningside Marching Band & Color guard, Morningside Concert Band, Morningside Commuter's Club
Timeline
Student Clinical Experience
UnityPoint Health
01.2026 - 01.2026
CNA Clinical Rotation
Sunrise Retirement Community
09.2024 - 09.2024
Team Member / Beauty & Style Consultant / Beauty Studio Advisor / Cashier
Target Corporation
03.2024 - Current
Respite/CDAC Care Provider
Wellpoint
09.2023 - Current
Team Member / Cashier / Server
Fazoli's
06.2022 - 10.2024
Team Member
Chick-fil-A- Southern Hills Mall
08.2020 - 12.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Sioux City East High School
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Morningside University
Dual Enrollment / College Coursework - Associates Degree
Western Iowa Tech Community College