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Nikkie Baluyot

Summary

Experienced with patient care, medical assistance, and support. Skilled in administering medications, wound care, and patient monitoring. Reliable and focused on achieving positive health outcomes. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient management, consistently delivering compassionate and efficient service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

National Support Services
11.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required..
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Private Caregiver

Beverly Hills Carmel Assisted Living
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Private CNA for a patient with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.

Resident Assistant

GlenTerra Assisted Living
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Alum Rock Union School District
01.2012 - 05.2016
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lifehouse Healthcare
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.

Caregiver

Lifeshare, Carehome INC
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Caregiver

Rancho San Diego Board & Care INC.
08.2010 - 02.2011
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bataan Peninsula State University
Balanga, Bataan, Philippines
04-2010

Skills

  • Safe Medication Administration
  • Medical Documentation
  • Tracheostomy Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Elderly care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Patient assessments
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient care
  • Wound care

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

National Support Services
11.2020 - Current

Private Caregiver

Beverly Hills Carmel Assisted Living
02.2019 - 04.2020

Resident Assistant

GlenTerra Assisted Living
01.2017 - 01.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lifehouse Healthcare
09.2012 - 05.2015

Paraeducator, Special Education

Alum Rock Union School District
01.2012 - 05.2016

Caregiver

Lifeshare, Carehome INC
06.2011 - 07.2012

Caregiver

Rancho San Diego Board & Care INC.
08.2010 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bataan Peninsula State University
Nikkie Baluyot