Colette Jackson
Steger,IL
Summary
Dynamic and motivated new graduate with hands-on experience at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, specializing in patient advocacy and clinical assessment. Proven success in enhancing patient recovery through effective monitoring and therapeutic communication, resulting in improved care quality. Strong technical skills in software applications, adept at managing challenging tasks and excelling in time management. Eager to leverage education and practical experience in entry-level opportunities that promote personal growth while contributing to organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Figure Skating Coach
Homewood Flossmoor Ice Arena
09.2025 - Current
- Coaching age groups from 4 to 16 years old.
- Conducts group lessons, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship among participants.
- Evaluates skater progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Analyzes moves of skaters to explain correct and incorrect techniques.
Student Nurse Intern
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in pediatric care, enhancing patient recovery through diligent support and monitoring.
- Worked with a registered nurse to complete care such as foley care, feeds, hourly assessments, focus assessments, bathing, changing diapers, tracheostomy care, G-button care, colostomy care, and a continuum of patient education and care.
- Supported therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement and comfort.
- Contribute to team efforts, resulting in measurable improvements in patient care quality.
- Monitor patient progress and vital signs, reporting significant changes to nursing staff, to ensure timely interventions and care adjustments.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Southern Illinois University Of Edwardsville
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Achieved comprehensive exposure through clinical rotations in pediatric hemotology-oncology, labor and delivery, postpartum, medical-surgical, mental health, high-risk cardiac, and adult health hemotology-oncology, enhancing patient outcomes through diverse care experiences.
- Executed nursing skills across various environments, ensuring compliance with safety and care standards.
- Gained hands-on experience performing various nursing procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, and catheterization.
- Executed patient assessments and recorded vital signs to support effective healthcare management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois05.2025
Skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
(08/2026)
Registered Nurse: Illinois, License #041601433
Timeline
Figure Skating Coach
Homewood Flossmoor Ice Arena
09.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Southern Illinois University Of Edwardsville
08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville