Reese Nichelson
Cuyahoga Falls,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated, passionate, and friendly student at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing with over two years of medical-setting experience working with children and adults with disabilities. Passionate about advancing experience, and continuously furthering education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Akron Rotary Camp for Children With Special Needs
New Franklin, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings, administering insulin, and providing enteral feedings
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Independent Care Provider
Private Care
South Lebanon, Ohio
02.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one support to a young adult with Down syndrome and apraxia to promote independence, safety, and quality of life.
- Utilized sign language as the primary mode of communication to support comprehension, expression, and autonomy.
- Taught and reinforced daily living skills, including personal organization, time management, money use, and decision-making.
- Supported community integration by accompanying the client to stores and public settings to practice social, functional, and safety skills.
Camp Counselor
Akron Rotary Camp for Children With Special Needs
Akron, OH
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Assist in developing individual camper's independence, self-esteem, and peer relationships in the summer camp environment.
- Provide the needed medical and personal attention required by campers with disabilities.
- Perform necessary emergency medical practice for children and adults with complex medical conditions.
Hostess and Busser
Bricco Dining
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring a satisfactory first impression of the establishment.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth guest flow and timely seating.
- Handled customer complaints or concerns professionally and escalated to management when necessary to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Assisted with basic administrative tasks, including answering phone calls, taking reservations, and handling payment processing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front-of-house area, including the waiting area and entrance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Hoban High School
Akron, OH05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2028
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution and behavioral redirection
- Client documentation
- Basic life support certification
- Multitasking Abilities
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Akron Rotary Camp for Children With Special Needs
08.2025 - Current
Independent Care Provider
Private Care
02.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
Akron Rotary Camp for Children With Special Needs
01.2023 - 05.2025
Hostess and Busser
Bricco Dining
01.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Hoban High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati