Olivia Hickam
Oceanside,NY
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing student with hands-on clinical experience across multiple specialities. Skilled in patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining safety in fast-paced healthcare environments. Strong foundation in communication, critical thinking, and compassionate support for diverse patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Rotations
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
08.2024 - Current
- Cardiac Critical Care - MUSC Downtown - Columbia, SC | August 2025-December 2025
- Pediatric Psychiatric - William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute - Columbia, SC | August 2025-December 2025
- Medical Surgical - Prisma Health Richland Heart Hospital - Columbia, SC | January 2025 - May 2025
- Pediatrics - Prisma Health Richland Childrens Hospital - Columbia, SC | March 2025-May 2025
- Labor and Delivery - Prisma Health Parkridge - Columbia, SC | January 2025 - March 2025
- Renal Dialysis - Lexington Medical Center - Columbia, SC | August 2024- December 2024
Server
Various Restaurants
Oceanside, New York
08.2024 - Current
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed table settings and ensured cleanliness before and after service.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Special Needs Babysitter
Private Family
Oceanside, NY
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented personalized activity plans to meet individual needs.
- Provided individualized care for a child with significant developmental and neurological delays, including support with gastrostomy tube (G-tube) feeding and monitoring.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring behavior and following safety protocols.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and daily events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC05-2026
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
Psychological First Aid, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2025
Timeline
Clinical Rotations
University of South Carolina
08.2024 - Current
Server
Various Restaurants
08.2024 - Current
Special Needs Babysitter
Private Family
05.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina