Tara Darlington
Chicago,IL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to various patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Hazel Crest, Illinois
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Registered Nurse
IJ Healthcare Nursing Resource
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process within patient's home.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with implementing treatment plans and gained experience in caring for patients with sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
- Achieved care objectives through following and updating patient's care plan
- Cared for critical patients on ventilators
- Collaborated with medical team to ensure patient's stability
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ludeman Developmental Center
Park Forest, Illinois
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked with patients on a daily basis to educate them and guide them them toward their highest level of health and autonomy.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Student Nurse
St Mary's and St Elizabeth hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oak Point University
Chicago, IL01.2024
Associate - Science
City Colleges
Chicago, IL05.2019
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Excellent time management skills
- High attention to detail
Volunteer Experience
Child Life Volunteer, Children's Habilitation Center, Harvey, IL, 01/22, Present
Awards memberships affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Licensure and certification
- NCLEX/RN Licensure, 01/2024
- Heart Association Basic Life Support, Current
- Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
IJ Healthcare Nursing Resource
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Resurrection Medical Center
02.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ludeman Developmental Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
Student Nurse
St Mary's and St Elizabeth hospital
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oak Point University
Associate - Science
City Colleges