ARACELY ACEVEDO
Highland Community College Nursing Program
Freeport,IL
2027
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Language
Nursing student with several years of direct patient-care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and homecare caregiver, currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing at Highland Community College with an expected graduation date of May 2027. Experienced in skilled nursing, homecare, medical-surgical, mental health, and labor and delivery settings. Skilled in patient assessment, vital signs, activities of daily living, transfers and ambulation, Foley care, documentation, EPIC/EHR, medication administration, patient education, and SBAR communication. Dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care while continuing to develop clinical skills under RN supervision.
Work History
Clinical Rotations
- FHN Memorial Hospital — Medical-Surgical
- SSM Monroe Hospital — Medical-Surgical
- UW Health SwedishAmerican — Medical-Surgical, Mental Health Unit, and Labor & Delivery
- Perform head-to-toe assessments and obtain vital signs while monitoring patient condition and identifying changes requiring reporting.
- Administer medications under appropriate clinical supervision and follow medication-safety principles.
- Provide Foley/urinary care and maintain infection-prevention and patient-safety practices.
- Document patient assessments and care using electronic health records, including EPIC.
- Communicate patient information and changes in condition using SBAR and appropriate clinical reporting.
- Provide patient education and therapeutic communication while collaborating with the healthcare team.
Student Nurse
Nanny
3 Years 5 Months- Provide dependable care while maintaining a safe, organized, and supportive environment.
- Monitor changing needs and respond appropriately to safety concerns and unexpected situations.
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding daily activities, safety, and concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Provided direct patient care in a skilled nursing unit while maintaining safety, dignity, privacy, and comfort.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and communicated changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted patients with transfers and ambulation using appropriate safety techniques and equipment.
- Provided Foley catheter and urinary care according to patient needs and facility protocols.
- Completed accurate patient-care documentation and communicated relevant information to nurses and other team members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Years- Provided direct patient care in a skilled nursing unit while maintaining safety, dignity, privacy, and comfort.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and communicated changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted patients with transfers and ambulation using appropriate safety techniques and equipment.
- Provided Foley catheter and urinary care according to patient needs and facility protocols.
- Completed accurate patient-care documentation and communicated relevant information to nurses and other team members.
Pierce Athletics — Coach
1 Year- Supervised and supported athletes while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
- Communicated effectively with athletes and families while demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and accountability.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
- Fall 2025–Present
- Expected May 2027
- Cumulative GPA: 3.45
- Straight A's — Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
- Highest Honors recognition, Dean's List — Spring 2026
- GPA: 3.45
- General Studies / Nursing Prerequisites
Fall 2021–May 2023
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient Care: Head-to-toe assessments | Vital signs | Medication administration | Foley/urinary care | ADLs | Transfers | Ambulation | Hoyer lift | Patient feeding
Clinical: Patient education | Therapeutic communication | SBAR | Patient monitoring | Patient safety | Infection prevention
Technology: EPIC/EHR | Electronic clinical documentation | Basic computer skills
Friendly
positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Critical thinking
Time management
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) — Expires August 2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkview
02.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Nanny
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Pierce Athletics — Coach
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkview
07.2020 - 07.2023Read More
Clinical Rotations
Highland Community College Nursing Program
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Highland Community College
from General Studies / Nursing Prerequisites
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Freeport High School
High School Diploma
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Student Nurse
Highland Community College - IL
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Highland Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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