Penelope Kresmery

Penelope Kresmery is a Special Lecturer at Oakland University's School of Nursing, where she teaches clinical courses in Pediatrics (NUR 4016) and Fundamentals (NUR 2024). She holds a Master of Science in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her career spans over four decades in pediatric and neonatal nursing, with extensive experience in clinical practice and education.

Education:

• Master of Science (MS) in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research & Clinical Focus:

• Pediatric and neonatal critical care
• Clinical education and hands-on training for nursing students
• Neonatal resuscitation protocols and procedural skills

Professional Affiliations:

• National/Michigan Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Academy of Neonatal Nurses (ANN)
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
• Sigma Theta Tau International
• Alumni Association of University of Michigan

Teaching & Clinical Experience:

• 20+ years as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) at Corewell Oakwood Hospital
• Part-time clinical educator at Oakland Community College (30+ years) and Oakland University (12+ years)
• Specialized in teaching pediatric clinical procedures, patient/family education, and interprofessional collaboration

Labs/Teams: Actively involved in neonatal resuscitation training programs for nurses and residents, and clinical rotations at acute care settings.