Celena Perez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational and time management skills eager to secure a Registered Nurse position. Proven to remain calm under pressure while managing difficult and high-stress situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Experience
Chamberlain University
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Fundamentals - Presence Saint Francis Hospital - 40 hours
- Adult Health I & II - West Suburban Medical Center - 168 hours
- Pediatrics - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - 48 hours
- Complex Adult Health - West Suburban Medical Center - 48 hours
- Mental Health - Humboldt Park Health Hospital - 48 hours
- Maternal-Child - Advocate Trinity Hospital - 48 hours
- Community Health - The Admiral at the Lake - 56 hours
- Collaborative Healthcare - University of Chicago Medical Center - 96 hours
- Capstone - University of Chicago Medical Center - 48 hours
Vocational Coordinator
Maryville Academy
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitate successful job placements by preparing clients with interview skills, resume writing, and workplace etiquette training.
- Improve client satisfaction by providing personalized career counseling and guidance sessions tailored to individual goals.
- Provide ongoing support for employed clients by conducting regular check-ins and offering assistance as needed to ensure job retention success rates remained high.
- Create a supportive environment for clients to explore various career options, boosting their confidence in making informed decisions.
- Collaborate with team members to create individualized employment plans that catered to client needs.
- Assist clients in overcoming employment barriers through targeted skill-building workshops and training programs.
- Maintain accurate records of client achievements and progress.
- Assist clients with developing budgeting skills.
- Develop personalized Recovery Plan goals for each client tailored to their Vocational needs.
- Hold weekly groups to improve client knowledge on Vocational topics.
- Assist clients with obtaining their GED.
- Serve as a liaison with DCFS/CHA to assist clients with obtaining a housing voucher.
- Hold Narcan training for clients and community residents as needed.
Recovery Coach Technician
Maryville
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients with daily routines.
- Assisted clients in monitoring their children.
- Transported clients and children to appointments and programs when needed.
- Handled, counted, and distributed client medications.
- Provided guidance and support to clients when needed.
- Redirected clients when necessary to keep them on track towards their personal goals.
- Established trust and rapport with clients, creating a strong foundation for open communication and collaboration throughout the recovery process.
- Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality standards, protecting clients' privacy during the recovery process.
- Administered toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Mentored up to five pharmacy technicians and delegated tasks for the day based on their skill level.
- Contributed substantially toward increased vaccination rates within the community through active promotion of immunization programs and vaccine clinics.
- Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and reduce instances of stockouts or expired medications on pharmacy shelves.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment to uphold quality standards and minimize risk of errors during medication preparation.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume pharmacy setting.
- Followed state and federal laws regarding medication and dispensing
- Contacted insurance providers on behalf of patients when there was an issue.
- Contacted clinics and MD offices on behalf of patients.
- Dispensed over the counter medications containing pseudoephedrine.
- Prepared patients for vaccinations.
- Provided translation services in Spanish when needed.
- Assisted the pharmacist with other tasks as needed.
Designated Hitter/Department Head
Walgreens
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Licensed to work as a pharmacy technician.
- Maintained the cough/cold department by restocking and ordering product.
- Accurately kept track of expired medications.
- Reset shelves and mylars according to corporate standards.
- Worked alongside pharmacy technicians when the pharmacy had a high volume of customers.
- Filled and dispensed medications according to pharmacy regulations.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously, balancing the needs of customers with store responsibilities effectively.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions provided by the company to maintain a high level of expertise and knowledge within the role.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University - College of Nursing
09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology/Criminal Justice
Saint Xavier University - College of Arts And Sciences
05.2017
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Certified in CPR
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Chamberlain University
01.2023 - 08.2024
Vocational Coordinator
Maryville Academy
02.2022 - Current
Recovery Coach Technician
Maryville
12.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
07.2017 - 02.2020
Designated Hitter/Department Head
Walgreens
06.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University - College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology/Criminal Justice
Saint Xavier University - College of Arts And Sciences
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