Makenzie Thomas
Arcola
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon
02.2024 - Current
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Babysitter
Family’s around Arcola
Arcola
01.2021 - Current
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arcola High School
Arcola, IL05-2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILSkills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Performing patient intakes
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Reliable team player
- Monitoring fluids
- Toileting assistance
- Patient lifting
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Compassionate caregiver
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Family’s around Arcola
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Arcola High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastern Illinois University