Alison Cocan, BSN
Riverside,CA
Summary
Seeking to leverage my experience as a dedicated Care Assistant into a New Graduate Nurse position. Eager to apply my hands-on patient care skills and compassionate approach to nursing practice. Committed to furthering my education and contributing to the well-being of patients in a nursing role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Cocan Small Family Home
Riverside, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to disabled children in a foster care home setting, accumulating over 1,000 hours of hands-on experience
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, and changing of children, ensuring their comfort and hygiene needs were met
- Administered medications according to prescribed dosages and schedules, maintaining accurate records of administration
- Offered advocacy and emotional support to children, advocating for their needs, and providing a nurturing environment
- Managed meal preparations, ensuring children received nutritious and balanced meals tailored to their dietary requirements
- Planned and facilitated learning and entertainment activities, promoting cognitive development and social interaction among children.
Private Nanny
Private Family Nanny
Riverside, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Barista
White Rabbit Coffee Co.
Yucaipa, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted and provided customer service to 100+ customers a day, ensuring a positive experience
- Created beverages and food menu items according to customers' request
- Completed daily inventory and managed organization of products
- Communicated with staff in an efficient manner
- Trained new employees with information and knowledge of processes
- Time managed and multitasked during heavy hours
- Cleaned working area and customer area hourly
- Adapted schedule and covered other staff's shifts within a short notice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario03-2024
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
Riverside, CA05-2019
Skills
- Schedule Management
- CPR training
- Special needs experience
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate client care
- Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
Dean's Honors List
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
AWHONN Member ID 66638097
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Romanian
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barista
White Rabbit Coffee Co.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Private Nanny
Private Family Nanny
01.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Cocan Small Family Home
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
Basic Life Support (BLS)
AWHONN Member ID 66638097
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