Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Extracurriculars
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Kate Ferguson

2243 N Halsted St Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated and resilient, I leveraged my resourcefulness and strong customer service skills at Rush University Medical Center and other roles to enhance patient and client experiences. By shadowing nurses and ensuring safety and comfort in various settings, I achieved significant insight into healthcare and prepared for a career in nursing, showcasing my ability to communicate effectively and manage conflicts.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Services Volunteer - Senior Experience

Rush University Medical Center
08.2024 - Current

Greet patients in a warm manner, transporting them throughout the hospital safely via wheelchair, deliver gifts/mail to patients, and assist with hospital hygiene tasks. Gain career oriented experience by learning my way around the hospital and understanding hospital systems, shadowing nurses and observing surgery to gain further insight into the nursing field.

Pediatric Outpatient Clinic Volunteer

University Of Illinois Chicago Health System
10.2023 - 05.2024

Fostered a comforting environment for patients by welcoming them, assisting with check in and providing directions. Offered and assisted patients with waiting room entertainment including coloring, reading books, and watching movies. Assisted with hygiene tasks throughout the clinic to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for patients to heal.

Camp Counselor

JCC APACHI Chicago Day Camp
06.2023 - 08.2024

Nurtured, guided, and ensured the safety of ten four-year-old campers through recreational and educational activities such as swimming, sports, and science for two consecutive summers. Connected with campers utilizing skills in resourcefulness and conflict management to help children adjust to their first camp experience and form relationships with fellow campers.

Restaurant Hostess

Tarantino's Restaurant
06.2024 - Current

Greet guests in a warm and inviting manner, collaborating with staff to ensure effective service. Monitor restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow, manage reservation, online order, and takeout inquiries, communicating with kitchen staff to ensure customer satisfaction.

Babysitter

10.2021 - Current

Provide reliable and caring supervision to 3 children ages 2-8 three times a week. Regularly cooking meals, and assisting with homework and bedtime routines. Safely transport and nurture children through outings for recreational and educational activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Chicago, IL
06.2025

Skills

-Excellent at resourcefulness and conflict management

-Motivated, Resilient, and Determined

-Excellent at communication and working with others

-Responsible and Reliable caretaker

-Strong customer service skills

Additional Extracurriculars

Donation Drive Coordinator for RMHC (junior year)

Initiated donation drive for items needed at the Ronald Mcdonald House in Chicago. Effectively collected and delivered $400 worth of items and documented the process via instagram. 


Volunteer at Nourishing Hope (sophomore year)

Carefully sorted and organized various food items, assisted in hygiene tasks, and safely delivered food to recipients cars. 


Science Superstars at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (sophomore year)

Helped lead a science club for 20 students in 1st-3rd t grade. Led experiments, answered questions, and helped the teacher with classroom management.



Timeline

Special Services Volunteer - Senior Experience

Rush University Medical Center
08.2024 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Tarantino's Restaurant
06.2024 - Current

Pediatric Outpatient Clinic Volunteer

University Of Illinois Chicago Health System
10.2023 - 05.2024

Camp Counselor

JCC APACHI Chicago Day Camp
06.2023 - 08.2024

Babysitter

10.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Kate Ferguson