Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Certification
Timeline
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Joseph Kim

Glen Ellyn,IL

Summary

Driven Nursing Student graduating December 2026 with emergency and acute-care practicum experience. Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, clinical judgment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary communication. Completed 108 hours in the ED capstone, enhancing clinical decision-making and teamwork skills across 70 patient cases.

Overview

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1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Home

DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center
DeKalb, Illinois
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Completed nursing home clinical experience in rehab and nursing center, providing direct patient care and support for recovery.

Medsurg I

SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford, Illinois
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Gained hands-on experience in Medsurg I through clinical rotations in a hospital setting, applying theoretical knowledge to patient care.

Mental Health

Saint Joseph Hospital
Elgin, Illinois
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Acquired practical experience in mental health care at an acute-care hospital, contributing to patient support and refining treatment strategies.

Community

DeKalb area
DeKalb, Illinois
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Delivered patient care during clinical experience in DeKalb area, supporting health outcomes for community members.

Medsurg II

Saint Joseph Hospital
Elgin, Illinois
10.2025 - 12.2025
  • Completed Medsurg II clinical experience, applying nursing skills in patient care within a hospital setting.

Labor and Delivery

Rush Copley
Aurora, Illinois
01.2026 - 03.2026
  • Gained hands-on experience in labor and delivery within an acute-care hospital setting, supporting patient care and clinical protocols.

Pediatrics

Alden Village
Bloomingdale, Illinois
03.2026 - 05.2026
  • Gained pediatric care skills through hands-on clinical experience in Bloomingdale.
  • Adapted treatments to meet the needs of a diverse population, from pediatrics through geriatrics.

Emergency Department Capstone

Valley West Hospital
Sandwich, IL
10.2026 - 12.2026
  • Completed 108 hours of supervised capstone clinical learning in the Emergency Department, actively engaging in emergency-care workflows and enhancing team communication.
  • Reorganized task management workflows to enhance overall service efficiency.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to address product and service challenges, fostering teamwork and effective solutions.

Clinical Thinking, Reasoning, and Judgment: Case-Based Course

NovEx
Nashville, TN
08.2026 - 12.2026
  • Completed training on 70 patient cases to enhance clinical decision-making skills.
  • Resolved patients' issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, contributing to increased patient satisfaction.

Education

Associate of Science -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
12-2026

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Medication administration
  • Emergency care
  • Patient safety
  • Infection prevention
  • Clinical observation
  • Documentation fundamentals
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Effective communication
  • Professionalism
  • Willingness to learn

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

  • Patient advocacy and safety awareness: prioritizes dignity, privacy, and communicating concerns promptly to the supervising clinician.
  • Team collaboration: works respectfully with peers and healthcare professionals and recognizes the value of clear handoffs and shared goals.
  • Accountability and initiative: prepares for clinical learning, follows through on assigned responsibilities, seeks clarification when needed, and incorporates feedback.
  • Growth mindset: committed to evidence-informed practice, continuing education, and developing clinical judgment and leadership over time.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Licensure: Anticipated following graduation and NCLEX-RN.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): Renew by June 2028
  • Poison Control Education Certification

Timeline

Emergency Department Capstone

Valley West Hospital
10.2026 - 12.2026

Clinical Thinking, Reasoning, and Judgment: Case-Based Course

NovEx
08.2026 - 12.2026

Pediatrics

Alden Village
03.2026 - 05.2026

Labor and Delivery

Rush Copley
01.2026 - 03.2026

Medsurg II

Saint Joseph Hospital
10.2025 - 12.2025

Community

DeKalb area
08.2025 - 10.2025

Mental Health

Saint Joseph Hospital
03.2025 - 05.2025

Medsurg I

SwedishAmerican Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025

Nursing Home

DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center
10.2024 - 12.2024

Associate of Science -

College of DuPage

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree

Northern Illinois University
Joseph Kim