Abby Prest
Peoria,IL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - ICU Stepdown
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Student Nurse Intern - ICU Stepdown
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria , IL
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Peoria , IL
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
Volleyball Coach
Central Illinois Elite
Peoria , IL
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized training plans for athletes to improve their performance.
- Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
- Coached teams during tournaments and monitored player's performances during matches.
- Provided feedback to players on technique, strategy, and skill development.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Dunlap High School
Dunlap, IL05-2021
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Time management and prioritization
Affiliations
- Over 10 years of experience as an able-body mentor with The Penguin Project. Acquired many interpersonal skills as well as the utilization of basic American Sign Language with disabled young adults and peers.
- The first mentor and youngest member of the Penguin Project Foundation Board.
- Current board member chair of the Penguin Project Foundation fundraising committee
Accomplishments
- Dean's List at Illinois Central College Fall 2022; Spring 2023; Fall 2023; Spring 2024; Summer 2024; Fall 2024
- Honor Roll at Dunlap High School Fall 2018-Spring 2021
- President's Education Award at Dunlap High School
- Mid Illini Scholar Athlete Award at Dunlap High School
- Congress of Future Medical Leaders Member 2019-2021
- National Honor Society Member 2019-2021
- National Society of High School Scholars Member 2019-2021
- Gatorade "G" Award at Dunlap High School/Bradley University's volleyball intensive training course
- Operation Snowball elected (Class Representative, Officer, Vice President, President) 2017-2021
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant December 2023
- Registered Nurse expected May 2025
- Certification of Completion of Student Nurse Internship Summer 2024
References Can Be Obtained From:
- Dr. Andrew and Kathy Morgan (The Penguin Project Foundation ) amm@penguinproject.org
- Shiraz Umar, PharmD (Walgreens - pharmacist) shiraz1126@gmail.com
- Samantha Ruggles BSN, RN (OSF RN on ICU Stepdown) samanthakruggles@gmail.com
- Doug Witzig RN (OSF charge nurse on ICU Stepdown) dougwitzig@yahoo.com
- RN Lari LaBello (ICC-CNA lecture) lari.labello@icc.edu
- Dr. Lisa Friebohle, DNP, ARNP-BC (ICC clinical instructor) lfriebohle@fsmail.bradley.edu
Timeline
Student Nurse Intern - ICU Stepdown
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2024 - 07.2024
CNA - ICU Stepdown
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Boots Alliance
06.2021 - 01.2023
Volleyball Coach
Central Illinois Elite
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Certified Nursing Assistant December 2023
- Registered Nurse expected May 2025
- Certification of Completion of Student Nurse Internship Summer 2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma -
Dunlap High School
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