Fredric Doerksen
San Francisco,CA
Summary
I am a qualified and hard working certified nursing assistant who is ready to take the next step into the nursing field by learning different skills while on various hospital units. I have experience in both acute and long term care facilities as well as a background as an LVN student. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology where I studied the science of human behavior and mental processes. With a background in psychology, I have an understanding of patient behaviors and realized that some patients may have an imbalance brain chemical that needs treatment. My studies and life experience in the various jobs persevere me to be in the medical field and pursue a career in the field of nursing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Aid nurses in wound care and patient assessments.
- Provided activities of daily living such as bathing, personal hygiene, ambulation and other care such as monitoring JP drains, cleaning ostomy bags, and foley catheter care.
- Care for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, liver and kidney transplants, covid-19, and cancer patients.
- Attend in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lawton Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Established individualized patient care by recording 6 basic vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Performed immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with roughly 14 patients per shift to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Increased good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Restaurant Server
Market Bar Restaurant
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained a cooperative and professional manner between other workers including chefs, kitchen staff, and other servers.
- Provided an excellent experience to every customer each time through strong attention to detail and dedication to high quality service.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Server/bartender/Server Trainer
Polkers Gourmet Burgers
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Trained new servers every month on menu, steps of quality service expectation, safety procedures and restaurant protocols.
- Worked solo shifts twice weekly and developed ability to multitask in high-volume atmosphere.
- Managed opening and closing duties: including restocking items and reconciliation of cash drawer at POS system.
Education
Nursing Prerequisites
Skyline College
San Bruno, CAVocational Nursing
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2012
General Education
Reedley College
Reedley, CASkills
- Basic Life Support
- Comfortable with medical terminology
- Vital Signs Collection
- Competent in using EPIC-Medical Charting System
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task with accuracy and attention to detail
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Trained in medication administration
- Adaptable to needs of varying patient populations
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certification
- Certificate No. 01116871 Expires 04-03-2025
- BLS-Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification
- American Heart Association Certification No. 225418407162 Expires 09-2024
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lawton Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
Restaurant Server
Market Bar Restaurant
04.2017 - 03.2020
Server/bartender/Server Trainer
Polkers Gourmet Burgers
07.2014 - 04.2017
Nursing Prerequisites
Skyline College
Vocational Nursing
City College of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
General Education
Reedley College
- Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certification
- Certificate No. 01116871 Expires 04-03-2025
- BLS-Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification
- American Heart Association Certification No. 225418407162 Expires 09-2024
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