Mackenzie Mize

• Shadowed registered nurses across multiple clinical settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and nursing specialties.
• Observed nursing assessments, patient care, medication administration, and interdisciplinary communication while adhering to patient privacy and safety standards.
• Gained insight into clinical decision-making, prioritization of patient care, and coordination among healthcare team members.
• Strengthened knowledge of nursing roles, professional communication, and evidence-based patient care through direct observation and mentorship from experienced registered nurses.

• Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
• Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
• Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
• Maintained clean and organized examination rooms, adhering to strict sanitation standards for optimal patient safety.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries professionally and courteously both in-person and over the phone.

• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
• Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.

• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Setup patient charts and documented information while ensuring confidentiality.
• Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.

• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
• Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

• Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
• Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
• Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
• Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
• Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient information and treatments.

I am currently a second year nursing student at CCCC.

• Graduated the CNA program early December of 2024
• Currently listed on N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry

• Dean's List Spring and Summer semester of 2024

I was certified through CBSPD.

I became EKG certified in January 2021 through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, Inc.

I took this course to advance my knowledge of the cardiovascular system. The class began in January 2021, and ended in October 2021. I completed five weeks of clinicals at Duke Regional hospital learning from Echo and Cath lab techs. I was also performing cardiac stress tests.