Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
References
Languages
Timeline
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Nikki Mariel F. De Oca

Sterling,Illinois

Summary

Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Skilled Nurse

Exceptioinal Care and Training Center
Sterling, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.

CNA

Exceptional Care and Training Center
Sterling, IL
03.2017 - 08.2024
  • Provide basic care to patients
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations
  • Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy
  • Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support
  • Coordinated musical guests, movies, and other types of resident entertainment
  • Used one-on-one meetings and small groups to engage residents in facility life

Activity Aide

Exceptional Care and Training Center, DSP
Sterling, IL
03.2017 - 08.2024
  • Helps design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills
  • Assists with the planning and implementation of activities for nursing home residents
  • Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence, and strong interpersonal connections
  • Uphold positive quality of life standards for residents of all ability levels

CNA, Surgical Floor

CGH Medical Center
Sterling, IL
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Answered signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine resident needs
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School
Sterling, IL
05.2019

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Nursing

Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL
05.2019

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certified -

Exceptional Care
Sterling, IL
06.2017

Basic Sign Language Certified -

Welcome Home Deaf School
Bacolod City, Philippines
01.2015

Certification

  • Direct Support Professional, Exceptional Care and Training Center, 2017
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2019
  • Basic Sign Language
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), 2024

References

  • Dr. Eric Forman, 815-618-0315, edforman5@yahoo.com
  • Kayla Gaffey, 815-677-0080, kayla.a.gaffey@svcc.edu
  • Maria Chattic, 815-441-3214, cookiepascua@yahoo.com
  • Kervin Teckio, 815-632-7197, kier0082004@yahoo.com

Languages

  • English
  • Tagalog/Filipino
  • Hiligaynon
  • Cebuano

Timeline

Skilled Nurse

Exceptioinal Care and Training Center
08.2024 - Current

CNA, Surgical Floor

CGH Medical Center
09.2019 - 04.2020

CNA

Exceptional Care and Training Center
03.2017 - 08.2024

Activity Aide

Exceptional Care and Training Center, DSP
03.2017 - 08.2024
  • Direct Support Professional, Exceptional Care and Training Center, 2017
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2019
  • Basic Sign Language
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), 2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sauk Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Nursing

Sauk Valley Community College

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certified -

Exceptional Care

Basic Sign Language Certified -

Welcome Home Deaf School
Nikki Mariel F. De Oca