Danika Acosta
(520) 481-0661
danikaacosta@gmail.com
Education
University of Arizona College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2020
NCLEX -RN authorization to test TBD.
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ - Associate of Arts May 2018
Professional Experience
Medical/Surgical and Oncology Unit, TMC 650
Nursing Preceptorship (72 hours due to COVID-19) February-April 2020
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams consisting of physicians, nurses, and various
consults to provide quality care
Used critical thinking skills to assess and appropriately tend to patient’s needs
Documented patient’s care plans using Epic charting system.
Followed the charge nurse on multiple occasions to learn about leadership skills and the
responsibilities related to an entire unit.
Arizona Nursing Inclusive Excellence Program August 2018-May 2020
Participated in workshops that furthered my nursing education related to skills and
professional development.
Received further in-depth education about the pathophysiology of certain disease
processes such as Sepsis, ARDS, and ESRD.
Participated in an 8-week summer intensive that provided shadowing experiences in the
medical ICU and community health settings.
Various Clinical Rotations August 2018-December 2019
Clinical rotations were conducted at TMC, Banner, and St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Provided quality care in the pediatric units including PICU, NICU, and Oncology. This
included overseeing weight management for NICU babies, quality assessments, and
monitoring blood transfusions.
Demonstrated critical care thinking and used skills such as NG tube placement,
continuous bladder irrigation, wound dressing, and Foley/Straight catherization in the
med/surg units and medical ICU.
Administered various medications throughout all clinical rotations.
Work Experience
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ – STEM Tutor October 2017-Present
● Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic
performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic/occupational tests.
● Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support
sessions for small groups of students.
● Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies .
