Amy Mackarevitz
Petoskey,MI
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Intern with experience in patient care, previously serving as a Patient Care Technician for four years in progressive pool and intensive care settings and a Certified Nursing Assistant for seven years in a nursing home setting. Demonstrated proficiency in clinical tasks, including vital sign monitoring and medication administration, while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Achievements include significant improvements in patient satisfaction levels through a dedicated and empathetic care approach. Committed to further developing nursing skills and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Intern
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
Petoskey, Michigan
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted physical assessments of patients including measurements of height, weight, temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention topics.
- Collected patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum for laboratory testing.
- Supported patients with mobility, aiding in walking and transferring using appropriate devices.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Patient Care Technician
McLaren Northern Michigan
Petoskey, MI
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa at the Bay
Petoskey, MI
07.2014 - 10.2020
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
GED -
Lansing
Michigan03-2007
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Electronic charting
- Direct patient care
- Nursing team support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Intern
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
McLaren Northern Michigan
03.2020 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa at the Bay
07.2014 - 10.2020
- Certified Nursing Assistant
GED -
Lansing
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