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Tara Elizabeth Low

Marshall

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over seven years experience with a career history in direct patient care working with cardiac and progressive care patients. Experienced leader guiding staff, and demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. Seeking a masters degree in nursing to be able to expand my knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to our community.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Union Hospital
01.2018 - Current
  • Telemetry/Cardiac/Progressive Care, Union Hospital
  • Bedside RN managing three to four patients requiring cardiac and progressive care. In charge of but not limited to, physical assessments, medication distribution, interpreting cardiac rhythms, daily ADLS, and a safe care plan for discharge.
  • Communicated and assisted daily with coworkers and other interdisciplinary staff including physicians, respiratory therapist, physical and occupational therapy, behavioral health, and case management.
  • Worked closely with cardiology team daily in an acute care setting providing care to cardiac patients.
  • Provided care to postoperative patients undergoing procedures such as cardiac catheterization with PCIs, permanent pacemaker insertions with and without AICDs, TAVR, watchman, and ablations.
  • Overall, offering exceptional support, care, and education to patients and their families dealing with acute and chronic health conditions.

Patient Care Intern

Union Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Telemetry, Union Hospital
  • Assisted patients with ADLs such as grooming and ambulating, positioning patients for comfort, and vital signs recording while under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Help maintain a safe environment to help promote healing and comfort for an on time discharge for the patient.

Housekeeper

Forsythe Family Farms
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Provided laundry, dusting, and cleaning care to multiple properties.
  • Maintained a clean and comfortable environment for customers.

Hostess

Applebee’s
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Greeted and welcomed guest to restaurant while sitting them in a comfortable atmosphere, accommodated large parties by moving tables, and organized the front of the restaurant effectively and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana State University, School of Nursing
Terre Haute, IN
12-2017

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership - Charge RN
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Precepting
  • SBAR communication
  • Care planning
  • Preventive health
  • Patient assessments
  • Direct patient care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Strong clinical judgment

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of Indiana- January 2018 – present License #28241225A
  • Registered Nurse, State of Illinois- November 2024 – present License #041576935
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 2024
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Union Hospital
01.2018 - Current

Patient Care Intern

Union Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018

Hostess

Applebee’s
01.2014 - 01.2015

Housekeeper

Forsythe Family Farms
01.2012 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana State University, School of Nursing

Awards

Sigma Theta Tau International, 2016, Dean’s List, Indiana State University, 2013-2017

Professional Nursing Experience

  • 90 hours clinical experience: Essential Nursing Practice/Long-term care facility
  • 45 hours clinical experience: Mental Health/Harsha Behavioral Center
  • 90 hours clinical experience: Medical Surgical I/Union Hospital/2EB and 3EB
  • 90 hours clinical experience: Maternal and Child Nursing Care/Union Hospital/Pediatric unit, Mother Baby Unit, and Labor and Delivery unit
  • 90 hours clinical experience: Medical Surgical II/Union Hospital/2EA and 3EC
  • 90 hours clinical experience: Medical Surgical III/Union Hospital/ICU
  • 45 hours clinical experience: Community Health Nursing/Terre Haute Federal Correctional Institution, local Terre Haute preschool, and a local Terre Haute assistive living facility
  • Clinical experience of 130 hours: Capstone/Union Hospital/ICU

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