SYDNEY GRECH
Redwood City,CA
Summary
Efficient Nursing Student completing an accelerated BSN program at San Francisco State University with a passion for Maternal-Fetal Health Nursing. Mature and compassionate NICU volunteer with strengths in communication, critical thinking, and multitasking. Refined relationship building skills with experience working in child development, long-term care facilities, and both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. Ample clinical experience in hospitals such as Sequoia Dignity Health, Sutter Mills Peninsula, Stanford Healthcare, and Lucile Packard Children's Health.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Patient Service Representative
Sutter Health Pediatric Urgent Care
Palo Alto, CA
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Accessed patient information through various software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained strong communication with nurses and doctors to ensure scheduling efficiency.
- Documented and managed patient information using EPIC
- Oversaw patient registration by collecting information, verifying benefits and submitting paperwork.
- Troubleshoot and resolved department issues to maintain patient satisfaction and keep optimal patient flows.
PT/OT/Speech Therapy Volunteer
Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Menlo Park, CA
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported therapists, rehab aides, and management by working on a variety of projects to enhance department functionality.
- Worked with a physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving sessions.
- Operated under the direction of licensed therapists and pursue shadowing opportunities to learn different forms of patient interaction.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment used in occupational, speech, and physical therapy sessions.
- Carried out resource projects that are then distributed to the main hospital for easier accessibility for medical staff and for other Stanford Medicine Specialty Services.
Trained Cuddler Volunteer - NICU
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Assist in providing the caring touch and nurturance that is essential to optimize human social development.
- Responsive to healthcare team requests for trained cuddlers to acknowledge the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of each infant in the high-technology environment.
- Recognized by nurses and healthcare team members for providing exceptional care and attention to newborns and their families on the unit.
- Read to newborns and assist in looking from side to side for NICU patients with torticollis.
- Assist in diaper changes, linen changes, isolette/open crib restocking, and providing comfort during procedures such as ostomy changes, blood draws, NG tube insertion, and eye dilation exams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Real Estate Option
Menlo College
Atherton, CA05.2022
Skills
- Patient and Family-Centered Care Approach
- Adaptable and Resilient
- Mental and Physical Organization Skills
- De-escalation Techniques
- Real Estate Salesperson License
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- EPIC Proficiency
- Cerner Proficiency
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant License - June 2022 Niles College Expires 09/26
- Certifications in CPR and AED - American Heart Association Expires 06/26
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Class - Stanford Medicine Children's Health Completed 11/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider - Stanford Medicine Children's Health Expires 03/2026
Timeline
Trained Cuddler Volunteer - NICU
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Patient Service Representative
Sutter Health Pediatric Urgent Care
11.2022 - 12.2023
PT/OT/Speech Therapy Volunteer
Stanford Medicine Children's Health
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant License - June 2022 Niles College Expires 09/24
- Certifications in CPR and AED - American Heart Association Expires 06/26
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Real Estate Option
Menlo College
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