Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Degree
Awards
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Certification
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Tara Donaghy

Glendale

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in telemetry nursing and diverse clinical rotations, with a long-held passions for obstetrics and pediatrics. Expertise in patient assessment, wound care management, and clinical documentation. Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary teams and community engagement initiatives, enhancing patient-centered care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Barlow Respiratory Hospital
Los Angeles
08.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medication, IV therapy, and knowledge of mechanical ventilation weaning.

Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

La Cañada Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
  • Supported students with disabilities during classroom activities and transitions.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff regarding student needs.
  • Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.

Artist and Sales Associate

The Paper Rabbit Montrose
Montrose
08.2015 - Current
  • Professional small business setting aiding in customer service, leading birthday parties and classes, training new hires, and creating personalized products with deadlines.
  • Engaged with customers to provide personalized art recommendations and insights.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

WEST COAST UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES
CA
03.2025

High School Diploma -

LA CAÑADA HIGH SCHOOL
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Wound care management
  • Childcare expertise
  • Philanthropy
  • Medical record management
  • Patient-centered care
  • Business management
  • Customer service
  • Telemetry monitoring

Degree

BSN, RN

Awards

  • California Board of Registered Nursing Credential, 95416409
  • BLS AHA, 01/01/26
  • Certificate of Recognition, Kamala D. Harris U.S. Senator, 05/01/18
  • California State Senate Certificate of Recognition, 05/26/18
  • Los Angeles District Attorney Commendation, 06/02/18
  • US Congress Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, 06/01/18
  • California Department of Justice Certificate of Achievement, 06/01/18
  • County of Los Angeles Award of Merit, 06/01/18

Affiliations

  • Head of Philanthropy, Teens for the Advancement of Children's Hospital
  • Once Upon a Room Charity
  • UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
  • CHLA Youth Ambassador

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Recognition; Kamala D. Harris U.S. Senator (May 2018)
  • California State Senate Certificate of Recognition (May 26th 2018)
  • Los Angeles District Attorney Commendation (June 2nd 2018)
  • US Congress Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (June 2018)
  • California Department of Justice Certificate of Achievement (June 2018)
  • County of Los Angeles Award of Merit (June 2018)

References

References available upon request.

Certification

  • California Board of Registered Nursing Credential RN License
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Barlow Respiratory Hospital
08.2025 - Current

Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

La Cañada Unified School District
08.2021 - Current

Artist and Sales Associate

The Paper Rabbit Montrose
08.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

WEST COAST UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES

High School Diploma -

LA CAÑADA HIGH SCHOOL
Tara Donaghy