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Tara Acosta

Moline,IL

Summary

I am a registered nurse looking to get back into the profession after taking time away to raise my family. I have recently completed the RN refresher course through Harper College which included a clinical component through Northwestern Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Il.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down Unit

Trinity Hospital, Unity Point
Rock Island, IL
05.2000 - 03.2004
  • Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
  • Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
  • Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Administered ordered medications via all routes.

Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Trinity Hospital, Unity Point
Rock Island, IL
07.1999 - 05.2000

At Home Parent

Acosta Home
Moline, IL
09.2003 - 12.2023
  • Required strong communication, negotiating, conflict resolution, collaboration skills.
  • enabled time to volunteer in the Seton school library while my children were students there.
  • opportunity to care for aging parents in their time of illness and need.
  • full time caregiver of 4 children from infancy through teen/young adult years.

Education

RN Refresher Certificate - Nursing

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marycrest International University
Davenport, IA
05.2000

Timeline

At Home Parent

Acosta Home
09.2003 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down Unit

Trinity Hospital, Unity Point
05.2000 - 03.2004

Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Trinity Hospital, Unity Point
07.1999 - 05.2000

RN Refresher Certificate - Nursing

William Rainey Harper College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marycrest International University

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