Maggie Ludwig
Blanchard,MI
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional and aspiring Physician Assistant with hands-on patient care experience in long-term care, medical-surgical, and emergency department settings. Experienced in working in fast-paced settings while balancing academic responsibilities and professional growth. Passionate about providing compassionate, empathetic, patient centered care, and continuing to expand my clinical knowledge and skillset.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
McLaren Central Michigan
Mount Pleasant, MI
03.2026 - Current
- Supported nurses in providing care to patients with acute medical and post-surgical conditions
- Obtained and documented vital signs, intake/output, and patient observations in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Assisted patients with ambulation, hygiene, transfers, and recovery after procedures or surgeries
- Responded promptly to call lights and changes in patient condition
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure efficient patient care
- Assisted with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients to and from the med/surg. unit
- Cross-trained to assist in both medical/surgical and emergency department settings.
- Performed, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Emergency Department Unit Secretary
McLaren Central Michigan
Mount Pleasant, MI
12.2023 - 03.2026
- Assisted nursing staff with daily operations, streamlining communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Supported emergency department staff in managing high-volume patient flow during peak hours, improving overall service delivery.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assisted with the arrangement of patient transfers to other healthcare facilities to ensure continuation of care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Isabella County Medical Care Facility
Mount Pleasant, MI
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding tasks to promote residents' independence.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2024
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Experienced with Teamwork and Collaboration
- Experienced with Direct Patient Care
- Effective Communicator
- BLS Certified
- Experienced in Leadership and Mentorship
- Experienced in high stress environments
Certification
- Nurse’s Aide Certification - 2021-07-31 (Active)
- Basic Life Support Certification - 2024-06-12 (Active)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
McLaren Central Michigan
03.2026 - Current
Emergency Department Unit Secretary
McLaren Central Michigan
12.2023 - 03.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Isabella County Medical Care Facility
07.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Central Michigan University
Activities and Additional Experience
- Central Neuroscience Society Student Government Representative 2023-08-2024-05
- Undergraduate Research Assistant in Behavioral Neurophysiology Lab 2021-05-2024-05
- Undergraduate Health Careers Pipeline Program Mentor for Mid-Central AHEC 2023-09-2023-11 and 2024-09-2024-11