NICHOLAS RYKEN
San Jose
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of safety and responsibility. Highly motivated, with an ability to adapt on the fly and excel in day-to-day operations. Outgoing and friendly personality that allows for exceptional teamwork with anyone. Can perform any task or job effectively due to intelligence and perseverance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vasona Creek Heatlhcare Center
Los Gatos, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Maintain patients' hygiene and well being.
- Monitor vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Document patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
English Language Assistant
NALCAP
Seville, Spain
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student language proficiency.
- Facilitated interactive language activities that improved student participation and confidence.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, addressing individual learning challenges effectively.
Physical Therapy Technician
Silver Creek Fitness and Physical Therapy
San Jose, CA
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted over 30 patients daily with physical therapy exercises improving patients' mobility and strength.
- Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation to aid in patient recovery.
- Translated for Spanish-speaking patients to ensure proper care.
Camp Counselor
Ramapo For Children
Rhinebeck, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted campers with daily activities such as getting dressed, eating, and personal hygiene.
- Motivated campers to communicate and develop social skills.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of campers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2023
Nusrsing Assitant Certification - Healthcare
CAL ACE Nursing Academy
Milpitas, CA12-2025
Skills
- Patient care techniques
- Bilingual communication
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic life support
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Colostomy care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 12/06/25, California Department of Public Health
- Basic Life Support Certification, 07/15/25, American Red Cross
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vasona Creek Heatlhcare Center
01.2026 - Current
English Language Assistant
NALCAP
10.2024 - 05.2025
Physical Therapy Technician
Silver Creek Fitness and Physical Therapy
07.2023 - 09.2024
Camp Counselor
Ramapo For Children
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
Nusrsing Assitant Certification - Healthcare
CAL ACE Nursing Academy