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Mackenzie Mccuiston

Patient Care Assistant
Elizabethtown,KY

Summary

Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 1 year(s) of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.

Knowledgeable Patient care assistance highly effective at satisfying patient care needs while eliminating unnecessary hospital burdens. Broad knowledge of healthcare services and levels of care, financial options and insurance coverage scope. Known for working positively with care team members to reach creative solutions.

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in patient care.

Energetic patient care dedicated to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families. Outgoing professional with collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually beneficial resolutions.

Resourceful Patient Care Coordinator offering 1 year(s) of progressive healthcare experience. Well-developed program management and administration skills.

Responsible patient care adept at supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player.

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Driven Patient Care Coordinator adept at planning care, coordinating interdisciplinary teams and making strategic improvements. Decisive leader and creative problem solver with 1 year(s) of healthcare experience.

Experienced Patient Care Coordinator proficient in directing patient care programs that are both high-quality and efficient.

Dedicated to providing every patient with top-notch service and support through high-quality care and efficient management of unit documentation. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs. Detail-oriented and methodical in tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples and ambulating patients.

Hardworking Patient Care Coordinator bringing 1 year(s) of experience in healthcare. Expertise includes practice administration and program management. Excellent consensus builder with successful record of reaching positive patient care solutions.

Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.

Enthusiastic patient care associate motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.


Experienced patient care associate with solid background in healthcare and conscientious nature focused on supporting emotional and physical needs of each patient. Quality-driven and caring with high efficiency, strong relationship-building skills and open communication style. Proficient in correctly using and maintaining unit equipment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

University Of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
09.2021 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's health status to acting case manager.
  • Wiped down theequipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
  • Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements, and vital signs.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Transported food trays and aid with feeding.
  • Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions, and hospital determinations.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions, and patient activities.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
  • Determining specific needs and providing appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
  • Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Logged and filed classified documents.
  • Have had many compliments from patients and staff on my bedside manner.

Assembly Line Worker

Ford Motor Company
Louisville, Kentucky
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
  • Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
  • Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts, and scissor lift to complete tasks and transport items.
  • Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
  • Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates, and other relevant details.
  • Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
  • Analyzed project specifications and other instructions prior to job start to pinpoint tasks and determine completion dates.
  • Seasoned assembly line worker offering assembly, packaging and inspection skills developed over 2 years of experience in warehouse environments. Brings strong work ethic and industry knowledge to production teams. Outstanding quality results and throughput.
  • Followed good manufacturing practices and sanitation requirements.
  • Addressed or reported safety hazards to protect staff and products.
  • Monitored workstation supplies and requisitioned components.
  • Inspected and maintained production machinery to identify and resolve problems. Trained new team members in specific tasks of each position.

Production Line Assembly Worker

GE Appliances, A Haier
Louisville, KY
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing tools in preparation for next shift.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Maintained quality output by rejecting products outside of specifications.
  • Assembled products in high-volume operation, performing various tasks on rotating basis.
  • Operated various testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing. Employed various transportation tools to transport heavy goods, including forklifts, hand trucks, and rolling carts.
  • Ensures product assembled met quality standards.
  • Adhered to safety standards promulgated by this company and OSHA. Rotated through an assembly line, performing diversified functions.
  • Assisted Team Leader and Technicians with product and machine change-overs.
  • Independently resolved problems affecting the final fit and look of each item.
  • Worked safely 100% of the time, consistently protecting my team from harm and preventing material loss.

Assistant Volunteer

Thompson Hood Veterans Center
Lexington, KY
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements, and opportunities.
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
  • Coordinated food, clothing, and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
  • Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
  • Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
  • Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.
  • Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
  • Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents, and answering phone inquiries.
  • Assisted program manager with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
  • Supported program leaders with administrative support duties.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocating for client needs, and resolved roadblocks.
  • Assisted with feeding.
  • Assisted and maintain appropriate diet regulations when serving meals.
  • Transported patients throughout said facility.
  • Engaged with patients and assisted with any needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
05.2023

No Degree - Certified ECG/EKG Technician

ATI College
Louisville
08.2021

High School Diploma -

Central Hardin High School
Cecilia, KY
05.2019

Skills

  • Patient Transport
  • Organizational Standards
  • Linen Changing
  • Clerical Support
  • Ambulating Patients
  • Post-Mortem Care
  • Dressing Application
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Healthy Living Activities
  • Patient Feeding
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Integrity Checks
  • Isolation Precautions
  • Patient Care and Confidentiality
  • Vital Statistics Recording
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Surgical Preparation Assistance

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

University Of Louisville
09.2021 - Current

Assembly Line Worker

Ford Motor Company
08.2020 - 09.2021

Production Line Assembly Worker

GE Appliances, A Haier
03.2020 - 08.2020

Assistant Volunteer

Thompson Hood Veterans Center
06.2019 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

No Degree - Certified ECG/EKG Technician

ATI College

High School Diploma -

Central Hardin High School
Mackenzie MccuistonPatient Care Assistant