Mackenzie Ford
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Offering a compassionate and empathetic approach with a strong commitment to learning and growth in a healthcare setting. Possesses a solid foundation in patient care principles and hands-on experience with essential tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. Eager to refine communication and patient support skills while preparing for Physician Assistant school.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
University of Michigan Healthwest
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Valley Nursing Home
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2026
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
Richland, MI06-2022
No Degree - Education For Employment
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI06-2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Conducting EKGs
- Administering medications
- Adaptable
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Time management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
University of Michigan Healthwest
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Valley Nursing Home
06.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Science
Grand Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
No Degree - Education For Employment
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Similar Profiles
Dane PrescottDane Prescott
Registered Travel EEG Technician at University Of Michigan HealthwestRegistered Travel EEG Technician at University Of Michigan Healthwest
Aviana WilliamsAviana Williams
Unit Custodian at University of Michigan Michigan MedicineUnit Custodian at University of Michigan Michigan Medicine
Skyler DubySkyler Duby
Cardiac Telemetry Technician at Michigan Medicine University of MichiganCardiac Telemetry Technician at Michigan Medicine University of Michigan