Kiara Taveras
Toledo,OH
Summary
Nursing student pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing with expected graduation December 2026. Experienced in acute-care clinical settings through 28 supervised rotations, including 13 step-down rotations, with prior CNA experience providing direct patient care. Strong foundation in patient safety, assessment, EHR documentation, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2026 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in providing direct patient care and support.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
Substitute Teacher
Children’s Discovery Center
04.2023 - 07.2026
- Provide safe, nurturing supervision for children in a classroom setting.
- Support age-appropriate learning activities and developmental needs.
- Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
- Manage classroom routines, behavior guidance, and transitions.
- Adapt quickly to changing classroom environments while maintaining organization.
CNA
Lakes of Monclova
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Obtained and documented vital signs and patient information.
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and fall prevention.
- Maintained infection prevention and safety standards.
- Completed accurate documentation of patient care through electronic health records (EHR).
- Supported dementia and geriatric patients with compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (AAS)
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH12.2026
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Clay High School
Oregon, OH05.2020
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
- EPIC Training
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Patient Safety & Infection Prevention
- Patient Mobility & Transfers
- Therapeutic Communication
- Documentation & Chart Review
- Basic Nursing Procedures
- Medication Safety Awareness
Certification
CNA, CPR (BLS/AHA)
Languages
Language: English-Fluent. Spanish-Fluent.
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2026 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Children’s Discovery Center
04.2023 - 07.2026
CNA
Lakes of Monclova
09.2021 - 03.2023
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Clay High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (AAS)
Owens Community College