Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Clinical Experience
Accomplishments
Languages
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Grace Mahon

Chicago,IL

Summary

Motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse (BSN, RN) and current MSN Student who has a passion for healthcare and serving others. With almost 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, and 4 years experience in the healthcare field overall, I am looking to continue to provide exceptional service to others through my employment through the use of patient-centered care. I am detail-oriented, proactive, and a dedicated worker. I am skilled at operating in environments with demanding needs, service and quality, while working with others as a team. I am seeking a position as a women’s health registered nurse to gain valuable experience in the field, with the goal of ultimately practicing as a women’s health nurse practitioner upon completion of my Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Endeavor Health
Glenview, IL
06.2023 - Current
  • Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to diverse populations in a fast-paced medical-surgical inpatient setting, consistently meeting or exceeding quality and safety standards.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses, promptly reporting and addressing any changes in condition.
  • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, post-discharge care, and health maintenance, fostering patient engagement and compliance.
  • Utilize electronic health records (EHR) to document care accurately and efficiently, contributing to seamless communication among care providers.
  • Precept and mentor new nurses and nursing students, as well as work as charge RN on the unit, supporting professional development and a collaborative team environment.

Patient Care Technician

Glenbrook Hospital
Glenview, IL
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Documented patient intake and output, dietary requirements and aid with feeding and monitoring
  • Recorded patient conditions, vital signs, blood glucose levels, and other important information to the assigned nurse
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, toileting, position changing, dressing and ambulating, as well as other activities of daily living
  • Experience with JP drains, abscess drains, nasogastric tubes and foley catheters
  • Followed isolation precautions and infection control procedures
  • Obtained samples for urinalysis and stool samples

Receptionist

Glenview Terrace Nursing Center
Glenview, IL
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily facility events
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day
  • Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and facility environment

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
04-2027

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Glenbrook South High School
Glenview, IL
06-2018

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Ability to work in a Multidisciplinary Team Environment
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Prioritization of Care
  • Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress, Ability to Multitask
  • Medication Administration
  • Knowledge of Acute and Chronic Health Issues and Medical Terminology
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Organizational Skills
  • Timely and Accurate Medical Documentation

Affiliations

  • Member: Student Nurses Association (August 2019-May 2023)
  • Member: Nursing Student Alliance for Inclusion and Diversity (August 2021-May 2023)

Certification

  • BSN and RN Licensure
  • I am BLS certified by the American Heart Association as of April 2025
  • Chemotherapy certified
  • Charge RN and preceptor certified
  • Able to read, write, and speak Spanish (Intermediate)

Clinical Experience

  • Mother/Baby (OBGYN) - Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN (August 2021-October 2021)
  • Medical-Surgical (Chronic) - Saint Joseph Healthsystem, Mishawaka, IN (October 2021-December 2021)
  • Medical-Surgical (Acute ICU Step-Down) - Saint Joseph Healthsystem, Mishawaka, IN (January 2022-March 2022)
  • Psychiatrics - Memorial Epworth Center, South Bend, IN (March 2022-May 2022)
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical (PCU) - Saint Joseph Healthsystem, Mishawaka, IN (August 2022-October 2022)
  • Leadership (Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Unit) - Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN (October 2022-December 2022)
  • Community Health Nursing - Our Lady of the Rosary, South Bend, IN; Hums Elementary School, Mishawaka, IN; Discovery Middle School, Granger, IN; Mishawaka High School, Mishawaka, IN (January 2023-March 2023)
  • Pediatrics - Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN (March 2023-May 2023)

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award (April 2025)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Endeavor Health
06.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Glenbrook Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023

Receptionist

Glenview Terrace Nursing Center
06.2021 - 08.2022

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Mary's College

High School Diploma -

Glenbrook South High School
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