Georgia Penesis
Park Ridge,IL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Tutor
Saint Louis University Tutoring Center
1 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 USA
01.2023 - Current
- I tutor eleven nursing courses at my university's tutoring center. These courses being pharmacology, pathophysiology, human growth & development, clinical concepts, foundations in nursing, pediatric nursing, geriatric nursing, public health nursing, nursing care of the adult, psychiatric nursing, and maternal/newborn nursing.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing logical and clinical techniques.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans.
Underwriting Administrator
Kemper Insurance Company
2211 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
06.2018 - Current
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Student Nurse Intern
Northwestern Medicine
1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Nursing Assistant
Ascension Living Saint Benedict Nursing Home
6930 W Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Patient Service Representative
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Vaccination Clinic
9375 W. Church St., Des Plaines, IL 60016
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Observing patients for 15 minutes post-vaccination.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Filed and maintained patient records in EPIC in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Speron Plastic Surgery
7157 W Howard St., Niles, IL 60068
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Greet and check-in patients along with collecting their payments and scheduling them for follow-up appointments
- Sanitizing the medical space and organizing medical instruments
- Observing medical procedures.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 6310305.2024
High School Diploma -
Maine South High School
Park Ridge, IL05.2020
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Works well under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Empathetic
- Positive attitude
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified (BLS)
Clinical Experience
Geriatric Rotation:
- SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital (Transplant Unit)
- 72 clinical hours
Pediatric Rotation:
- St. Louis Children’s Hospital (Neuroscience)
- 72 clinical hours
Public Health Rotation:
- Five Star Senior Center, CVPA High School, Kids Vision
- 72 clinical hours
OB/Maternal Rotation:
- SSM Health St.Mary’s Hospital (NICU, L&D)
- 72 clinical hours
Adult Med Surg Rotation:
- Mercy Hospital (Ortho)
- 72 clinical hours
Psychiatric Rotation:
- VA Jefferson Barracks Medical Center
- 72 clinical hours
Immersion Practicum:
- Mercy Hospital (Ortho)
- 147 clinical hours (current rotation)
Timeline
Student Nurse Intern
Northwestern Medicine
05.2023 - 08.2023
Nursing Tutor
Saint Louis University Tutoring Center
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Ascension Living Saint Benedict Nursing Home
06.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Service Representative
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Vaccination Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Speron Plastic Surgery
09.2019 - 12.2019
Underwriting Administrator
Kemper Insurance Company
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
High School Diploma -
Maine South High School