Jabu Nora Tiku
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Patient-Oriented Nursing Professional experienced in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care. Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and treatment implementation.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Landmark of Itasca nursing and rehab
Itasca, Illinois
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered daily resident care at Landmark of Itasca nursing and rehab.
- Administered medications and monitored resident responses under nursing supervision.
- Supported admissions, transfers, and discharge routines in rehab unit.
- Communicated resident status changes to registered nurses and care teams.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alden Village bloomingdale for the kids and young
Bloomingdale, Illinois
04.2025 - 09.2026
- Delivered daily resident care.
- Administered medications and monitored resident responses under nursing supervision.
- Documented vital signs, treatments, and care notes in resident charts.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes for long-term care residents.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Suburban Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Bloomingdale, IL
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Repositioned residents to support comfort, skin care, and mobility.
- Supported rehabilitation care plans with safe transfers and ambulation assistance.
- Documented resident care activities in facility records and charting systems.
- Responded quickly to call lights and resident requests with calm communication.
- Maintained clean, organized resident rooms and shared care areas.
Education
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Verve College
Oak Brook, IL 05.2023 - 12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Software Developer
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI 01.2019 - 05.2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs assessment
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- G-tube care
- G-tube feeding
- Monitoring trach/vent
- EHR charting
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Patient relationship building
- Caregiving skills
Accomplishments
- An Honor student with a 3-time Dean’s List Award and a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) program. Also, a lead group facilitator for the NSLS Success Networking Team.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alden Village bloomingdale for the kids and young
04.2025 - 09.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Landmark of Itasca nursing and rehab
12.2024 - Current
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Verve College
05.2023 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Suburban Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Software Developer
Madison Area Technical College
01.2019 - 05.2022