Mackenzie Miller
Geneva,IL
Summary
Seeking a full-time, entry-level position as a Medical Assistant, employing skills of patient care through taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, assisting during medical procedures, administering medications, phlebotomy, and more. Certified as a Medical Assistant (CCMA) through Advanced eClinical Training.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplemental Instruction Leader- Human Anatomy
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Involves working for the University as an SI leader- tutor and mentor.
- Mission is to help students be successful in classes with high drop out/fail rates.
- Must attend Human Anatomy class biweekly, then hold a review session for the students currently taking the class.
- Involves creating lesson plans, holding office hours, meeting with the professor and other SI leaders once a week, and holding two- 90 minute review sessions each week open for all students to attend.
- Must be proficient with the material covered in class and have previously received an A with a professor recommendation.
- Must be patient, creative, and a good leader.
Lifeguard
Geneva Park District
Geneva, IL
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Keep community safe by watching water and knowing how to act quickly in difficult situations.
- Certified in CPR, first-aid, choking, drowning scenarios through StarGuard Elite Training Certification Program each year.
- Attend weekly training in-service, including biweekly after-hours training with full Emergency Action Plan scenarios.
- 5-star guard for staff and individual score, 2021-2024.
- Be able to work with customers, co-workers, and handle customer concerns with positive attitude.
- Clean and sterilize equipment, floors, and clean up after situations that can cause pathogen contamination.
Shadowing a Physician Assistant
Central Dupage Hospital
Wheaton, IL
06.2023 - 08.2024
- (Not Paid- Volunteer Experience/ Seasonal)
- Shadowed a PA in the Emergency Department and was able to observe patient-PA interactions, learn different medical terminology, prescriptions, x-rays, and overall a valuable experience.
- Learned about educating patients and families, HIPPA policies, charting, and administrative duties.
- Observed procedures like wound cleaning, IV placement, blood draws, suturing multiple lacerations, patient preparation for minor surgical procedures, and more.
Hostess and Server
Chime and Stave
St. Charles, IL
01.2020 - 12.2020
- As hostess, greet customers, clean after-hours, help bus tables when busy, answer phone calls.
- Includes handling take-out orders, helping package orders and bringing the correct order to customers.
- Plan reservations, seating, and greet staff, kitchen, and customers with a positive attitude.
- As server, manage assigned tables, greet customers in friendly manner, be knowledgeable about the food and drink menu, be able to make recommendations.
- Handle payments, relaying orders to chef, and being able to work with customers in a quick way for best possible service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Spanish
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2025
Skills
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Collecting vital signs
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Phlebotomy
- scheduling and patient preparation
- Certified in Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Conflict resolution
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Teamwork
- Leadership
Career Experiences
- Shadowing a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Room. Central Dupage Hospital, Wheaton, IL.
- Shadowed a Cardiologist/Internal Medicine specialist Nurse Practitioner, Elgin, IL, 06/01/23- 08/01/23. Observed prescriber ordering medications and performing treatments to improve patient health outcomes. Observed NP communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues regarding diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options.
- Physical Therapy Assistant, Happy Hooves/Strides in Motion, Elburn, IL. May 2023-August 2023. Volunteer Position. Hippotherapy: Physical therapy on horses for children with various disabilities. 30-minute physical therapy sessions and 30-minute riding lessons. The job included side-walking (held gait belt while child was on the horse), working on core strength and balance, thinking games, and flexibility. Observed patients during treatments to ensure safety while performing exercises or using equipment.
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (April 2025). Completion of Advanced eClinical Training course and exam. Scheduled for completion of National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA exam (5/19/2025).
- Certified in Basic Life Support through AHA (April 2025).
Notable Accomplishments
- Phi Beta Kappa Society Inductee 2025
- President's List Scholar (All 8 semesters 2021-2025)
- Recognition for a Minor in Spanish at Mississippi State University
- Zeta Tau Alpha Executive Council Member- 2022-2024 (VP of Academic Achievement; VP of Facility Operations)
- Pre-Physician Assistant Executive Council- Director of Marketing 2024-2025
- Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipient 2021-2025
- Non-resident Tuition Scholarship Recipient 2021-2025
- Zeta Tau Alpha Programs Council - Performance Chair 2021-2022
Affiliations
- Zeta Tau Alpha Member 2021-2025
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club Member 2022-2025
- American Medical Student Association Member 2021-2025
- Catholic Campus Ministries/ Women's Group/ Bible Study 2022-2025
- Spanish Club 2022-2025
- Bully's Pantry Ambassador 2023-2024
- Boys and Girls Club of Starkville- Volunteer and Tutor 2022-2025
- Hands and Feet MSU (volunteer organization) 2021-2023
- American Medical Women's Association 2024-2025
Timeline
Supplemental Instruction Leader- Human Anatomy
Mississippi State University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Shadowing a Physician Assistant
Central Dupage Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Geneva Park District
05.2021 - 08.2024
Hostess and Server
Chime and Stave
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Spanish
Mississippi State University
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