Allison Wicker
Summary
Highly reliable, organized and hardworking individual with extensive professional and personal caretaking background along with retail and office experience seeking a new opportunity that will allow me to maximize nursing skills to achieve corporate goals in a challenging environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Birth Attendant & Postpartum Doula
Self-Employed
04.2013 - Current
- Provided education to women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum in person and via phone, text and email
- Assisted in creating individualized birth plans based on each client's birthing and postpartum needs and preferences
- Maintained a 24/7 on call schedule for each client beginning at 37 weeks and lasting until birth
- Supported clients in labor physically and emotionally in both hospital and homebirth settings
- Provided postpartum support to clients including lactation services and nutritional counseling
- Networked and collaborated with other birth professionals for the purposes of continued education and to maintain an extensive list of current, quality community resources to share with clients
- Served over 60 Central Mississippi families
Home Caretaker
Stark Family
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed various household duties, including grocery shopping, meal preparation, laundry, ADL needs, appointments, medications, and errands.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client updates or concerns about their loved one''s wellbeing.
- Assured adherence to professional ethics guidelines while maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information related to clients'' personal lives.
- Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating client requests, adapting schedules, and managing the household efficiently in various situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Home Educators Connection (CHEC)
Assiociates Degree of Nursing
Hinds Community College ADN Program
05-2026
Skills
- Computer and social media
- Creative problem solving
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Time management
Certification
Birth Doula
DONA International
Integrative Resuscitation of the Newborn
Karen Strange, AAP/NRP Instructor
BLS/CPR Certified
American Heart Association
Additional Work Experience
Mississippi Mill Store/Zadi B's
Sales Associate
Ridgeland & Flowood, MS
Warehouse Services
Assistant Manager, Shipping & Receiving
Jackson, MS
Children's Place
Sales Associate
Flowood, MS
Timeline
Home Caretaker
Stark Family
12.2020 - 09.2021
Birth Attendant & Postpartum Doula
Self-Employed
04.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Christian Home Educators Connection (CHEC)
Assiociates Degree of Nursing
Hinds Community College ADN Program