Nikki Valenzuela, BSN
Summary
Recent graduate interested in new graduate program at Casa Colina & Centers for Healthcare by leveraging clinical skills and knowledge to provide exceptional patient care. Committed to fostering a nurturing, safe, and courteous environment for all patients, ensuring comfort and well-being. Strong ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and adapt to dynamic clinical settings, driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with ADL's, mobility, and comfort needs
- Obtained and documented vital signs accurately
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment following infection control protocols
- Collaboration with healthcare team
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fidelity Nursing Home
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with ADL's
- Record vital signs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden View Post-Acute Rehab
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered compassionate care to residents in a long term and post acute settings
- Supported safe patient handling, ADLs, and nutritional assistance
Preschool Teacher
Landmark Christian Preschool
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Developed and instructed lesson plans fostering growth in cognitive, motor, and social development for children at from the ages 3-5 years old
- Communicated with parents to provide updates and progress reports
- Demonstrated leadership, patience, and adaptability in a classroom setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Ontario, CA04-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA01.2020
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA01.2020
Skills
- Patient Centered Care
- Emotional support and cultural competence
- Teamwork and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Wound care and Infection Control
- Activities of Daily Living & Vital Sign Monitoring
- Languages : Spanish
Certification
- NCLEX examination pending
- Basic Life Support (BLS) expires December 2026
- Certified Nursing Assistant – active
- Stop The Bleed course presented by Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fidelity Nursing Home
10.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden View Post-Acute Rehab
04.2023 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher
Landmark Christian Preschool
08.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cal Poly Pomona
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mt. San Antonio College
SCHOOL/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Fundamentals - Brookdale North Euclid
- Medical Surgical I (Med Surg/ Tele) - Chino Valley Medical Center
- Med Surgical II (Med Surg, OR) - Riverside Community Hospital
- Med Surgical III (ICU, ER, OR, GI Lab)- Pomona Valley Medical Center
- Pediatrics - Pomona Valley Medical Center
- Maternal Health (Labor/Delivery, Postpartum unit) - Pomona Valley Medical Center
- Public Health - Motel 6 for Homeless Residents seeking rehabilitation
- Mental Health - Brookdale Senior Living
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