Kathleen Costa
Lockport
Summary
Experienced and compassionate registered nurse and assistant clinical manager with over 10 years of pediatric and adult care experience. Proven leadership in staff development, scheduling, and unit operations, with a strong track record of fostering team engagement and driving clinical excellence. Seeking promotion to Manager of Clinical Operations to further lead multidisciplinary teams and enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Clinical Manager
Advocate Children's Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborate with Manager of Clinical Operations to lead day-to-day operations on a high-acuity pediatric unit.
- Responsible for staff scheduling, payroll/timecard management, new hire interviewing and orientation planning, and performance evaluations.
- Served as a liaison between senior leadership and frontline staff, relaying concerns and facilitating problem resolution.
- Serve as preceptor and charge nurse; mentored nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through targeted education initiatives.
- Directly oversee nursing team and support implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Recognized for outstanding leadership: Tier 1 rating in teammate engagement and Nurse Leader of the Year nominee.
Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Delivered compassionate care on a complex unit serving medical oncology, detox, hospice, and observation patients.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain management, and end-of-life care with a multidisciplinary team.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Village Mother Theresa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed care for 20 residents in a skilled nursing facility.
- Functioned as preceptor for new staff and collaborated with interdisciplinary team on care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2013
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing expertise
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Team management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, IL - License #041.412131 (Expires 2026-05-31)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology (APHON) Chemotherapy Certified
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Manager
Advocate Children's Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
09.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Village Mother Theresa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
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