Shaneese Sicora

Shaneese Sicora

Circulation Desk Student Assistant

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  • About me

    Pediatric Nurse | Specializing in Intermediate Care & Medically Complex Patients | Freelance Copy Editor & Proofreader

  • Education

    • La Pine High School

      2011 - 2014

      Activities and Societies: Future Business Leaders of America - Chapter Vice President; National Honor Society - Chapter Historian

    • Xavier University

      2021 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree Nursing Science 3.83

      Cum Laude

    • University of Stirling

      2018 - 2019
      Master's degree Publishing Studies

      Studied aspects of the publishing industry, including the larger industry set-up and positions as well as introducing business and marketing basics. Also completed courses in copyediting, proofreading and the use of editing and design software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator CC and Adobe Photoshop. This course culminated in a final publishing project (the production of book or e-book) and dissertation. This course also included the touring of printing presses and warehousing and… Show more Studied aspects of the publishing industry, including the larger industry set-up and positions as well as introducing business and marketing basics. Also completed courses in copyediting, proofreading and the use of editing and design software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator CC and Adobe Photoshop. This course culminated in a final publishing project (the production of book or e-book) and dissertation. This course also included the touring of printing presses and warehousing and distribution facilities for publishing houses such as HarperCollins UK and Bloomsbury, internships and the opportunity to experience the London Book Fair.Dissertation: "Copyright, Censorship and Cyberspace: An Opening Discourse on the Effects of Internet Censorship on Internet Publishing in Anglo-American Publishing" Show less

    • Oregon State University

      2014 - 2016
      Transferred to Cornell University English, French Language, European History

      Activities and Societies: French Language Club First year - Biology as pre-medSecond year - English majorTransferred to Cornell University

    • University of Glasgow

      2015 - 2016
      Study Abroad Program through IFSA-Butler European History, French Language

      Activities and Societies: University of Glasgow Fencing Club

    • Cornell University

      2016 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English 3.653

      Activities and Societies: Rainy Day Literary Magazine, RICE Asian Culture Magazine Graduated with Honors: Cum LaudeSenior Honors Thesis: "The Fetal Citizen: Reproductive Ethics in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, Hillary Jordan's When She Woke and Suzan-Lori Parks' F****** A"

    • Central Oregon Community College

      2019 - 2021
      Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

      Nursing prerequisite courses

  • Experience

    • The Valley Library, Oregon State University

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2015
      Circulation Desk Student Assistant

      Assisted patrons with the locating, checking-in, and checking-out of library materials and study room reservations • Aided in scheduling study room reservations • Utilized data entry systems • Performed basic computer diagnostics and updates

    • Hot Lava Baking and Coffee Co.

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2018
      Barista / Server

      Seasonal • Communicated with customers and handled issues that arose with customers • Prepared and served specialty drinks and sandwiches • Counted the till and cash bag • Decorated cupcakes and cakes

    • Rainy Day Literary Magazine

      Sept 2016 - May 2018
      Fiction Editor

      Participated in collaborative group evaluations of short stories and poetry for publication • Revised short stories using line editing and copy editing methods • Corresponded with other fiction co-editor • Assisted in the publishing of three issues to date • Aided in distributing copies of the magazine

    • RICE Magazine

      Sept 2016 - May 2018
      Editor In Chief

      Collaborated one-on-one with writers of articles • Revised article outlines and drafts using multiple methods of editing, including: line-editing, copy-editing and developmental editing • Communicated with club president and layout editor • Coordinated with layout editor and managing editor to synthesize a deadline schedule • Delegated tasks to the managing editor

    • Robert Purcell Marketplace Eatery, Cornell Dining

      Sept 2016 - May 2018
      Training Captain

      Prepared for the dining hall to open • Inspected the readiness of the dining hall • Focused on attention to detail • In charge of training and communicating with co-workers • Delegated cleaning tasks at the end of the night

    • Conscience VC

      Jul 2018 - now
      Freelance Copyeditor

      Corrected spelling and grammar • Advised on content and word choice • Adjusted and improved word usage and repetition • ProofreadWorks: Eva Hulett, "Dominion" [sequal to "Elidad"]

    • CRANACHAN PUBLISHING LIMITED

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
      Editorial Intern

      Remote • Communicated with coworkers and authors • Assisted with the set up of "The God of All Small Boys" (Joseph Lamb) book launch • Helped facilitate the Joseph Lamb's author signing at the book launch • Read through and line-edited "The Stone of Destiny" (Caroline Logan), which will be released October 2019

    • Macy's

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
      Retail Salesperson

      Sold clothing • Organized dressing rooms and re-shelved clothing • Managed cash and card transactions via electronic, computer-based registers • Connected with customers and aided them in finding items/solving issues • Performed data entry • Maintained protection of sensitive customer information • Assisted with opening and closing

    • Andy Meeuwsen - Country Financial Representative

      Feb 2020 - Jul 2021
      Office Administrative Assistant

      Worked as part of a 4-person team to communicate with and assist clients in the quoting, applying and maintaining of car, home, boat and life insurance in timely manner • Provided clerical assistance through filing, data entry, email communication, scheduling and spreadsheet management • Managed the incoming and outgoing mailed correspondence • Recorded, maintained and distributed daily reports on office tasks and correspondence • Organized and carried out life insurance review scheduling project wherein I contacted clients, tracked correspondence via spreadsheets and scheduled meetings Show less

    • Cincinnati Children's

      Jan 2023 - now
      Registered Nurse

      Registered nurse on the Transitional Care Center (TCC), an intermediate-care pulmonology unit with a focus on medically-complex pediatric patients who are often tracheostomy- and ventilator dependent. Performed assessments; escalated care and advocated for patients and families; administered medications; managed central lines; and proficient in tracheostomy, G-tube, J-tube, and vesicostomy care.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered Nurse (RN)

      Oregon State Board of Nursing
      Mar 2024
    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Jan 2023
    • Registered Nurse (RN)

      Ohio Board of Nursing
      Jan 2023
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

      American Heart Association
      Apr 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shaneese Sicora
      Fall 2016 English 2880 Expository Writing Prize John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines Jan 2017 First place for my creative non-fiction personal essay, “Cold Fantasy,” and publication in the annual Discoveries magazine.
    • Awarded to Shaneese Sicora
      Dean's List Cornel University, College of Arts and Science Dec 2016 Maintenance of GPA higher than 3.5 in the courses taken during the semester of Fall 2016.
    • Awarded to Shaneese Sicora
      Honor Roll Oregon State University Jun 2015
    • Awarded to Shaneese Sicora
      Drucilla Shepard Smith Scholastic Award Oregon State University Apr 2015
    • Awarded to Shaneese Sicora
      Honor Roll Oregon State University Mar 2015
    • Awarded to Shaneese Sicora
      Honor Roll Oregon State University Dec 2014