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Abigail Stewart

Peotone,Illinois

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with experience in healthcare, customer service, and leadership roles. Skilled in patient care, record keeping, and team coordination through work as a Nursing Assistant at an assisted living facility. Strong communication and public speaking skills developed as a Loyola University Chicago Tour Guide, where responsibilities expanded to training and scheduling as an E-board member. Active volunteer with Care for Real, assisting in food distribution and community engagement. Additional hands-on experience in neurosurgical observation, health fair participation, and medical student association involvement. Committed to continuous learning in biology and neuroscience.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Bickford of Bourbonnais
05.2023 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and other needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Maintained patient records including taking and recording vitals
  • Assisted with facilitating the onboarding and training of new staff members to our resident care standards.

Tour Guide

Loyola University of Chicago
12.2022 - Current
  • Guided campus tours for prospective students of the university
  • Learned necessary script, along with adding my own personal experiences.
  • Answered numerous questions about campus opportunities, safety, along with personal experience and what to expect from college life.
  • Promoted to E-board member in Fall 2024. New roles include scheduling, training, and other projects within the office.

Shadowed Dr. Jimenez

Riverside Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Observed neurosurgical procedures, including spinal fusions, spinal cord stimulator insertion and removal, tumor removal, and craniotomies, gaining insight into operational technique.
  • Engaged in discussion with the neurosurgical team, deepening my understanding of neurological conditions and surgical decision making.
  • Observed patient- physician relationship in a clinical setting along with diagnosis techniques.
  • Developed an understanding of the precision, teamwork, and problem solving required in neurosurgery in both the surgical and clinical setting.

Education

Biology & Mol. Cell. Neuroscience

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Peotone High School
Peotone, IL
05-2022

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medical history taking
  • CPR Certified
  • Attention to detail

Extracurricular activities

American Medical Student Association Member

Engaged with healthcare professionals by actively listening to their insights and diverse career trajectories within the healthcare industry. Participated in hands-on suture clinics, improving practical skills important to patient care. Attended speaker sessions focusing on research, volunteering, and career advancement opportunities, enriching knowledge and networking skills. Fostered meaningful connections and cultivated a supportive peer environment dedicated to mutual success and professional development.

Timeline

Shadowed Dr. Jimenez

Riverside Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2024

Nursing Assistant

Bickford of Bourbonnais
05.2023 - Current

Tour Guide

Loyola University of Chicago
12.2022 - Current

Biology & Mol. Cell. Neuroscience

Loyola University Chicago

High School Diploma -

Peotone High School
Abigail Stewart