Nicholas Alvidrez

Experienced in providing care for cognitively impaired and terminally ill patients, adept at establishing a rapport with patients and families. Over three years of direct patient care experience, five years of EMR data entry expertise, and a strong science background This, in tandem with my managerial and team-building skills, is what sets me apart from other applicants. Seeking to join National University's Bachelor of Skilled Nursing Second Bachelor program in October 2025 to expand the skills and expertise needed to make for an admirable Registered Nurse.

Assistant Activities Director (May 2022-Present)

|Valley Christian Home Assisted Living Facility | Hanford, CA

• Coordinating and implementing a facility-wide activities and arts & crafts program to promote physical activity, socialization, and improve overall morale.
• Organizing and overseeing bi-monthly community-wide events such as game and movie nights, craft fairs, live performances, and talent shows.
• Developing individualized recreational activities for physically-impaired residents, focusing on their specific interests and limitations.
• Devised strategic initiatives to increase overall group participation through incentives, prizes, and awards.
• Recruiting trained specialists to lead group activities, yoga, Zumba, and Jazzercise.
• Holding weekly church services, leading songs, prayers, and communion while coordinating speakers to present sermons.
• Responsible for abiding by all facility health and safety regulations to ensure resident’s safety.

Academics Officer (2016-2018)

| Aztec Professional Pre-Health Organization -San Diego State University | (San Diego, CA)

• Mentored new members and assisted them in discovering which specific health profession/career path was right for them.
• Exposed members to a wide range of healthcare professionals through recruitment of guest speakers (e.g. physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and veterinarians).
• Attended weekly board meetings, led weekly members meetings, and prepared PowerPoint presentations for upcoming events and info sessions.
• Organized weekly study groups, held tutoring sessions, incentivized high test scores, and logged weekly study hours for all members.
• Acted as a liaison between members and counselors to ensure academic success.
• Responsible for ensuring that each member achieved their goals in terms of academics.
• Collaborated with other officers to recruit, interview and admit new members to the organization once per semester.

HHA - Home Health Aide (Certificate No. 01281539)