MAKAILA HUFF
Lewisburg,PA
Summary
Bachelor of Science in Nursing student with progressive healthcare experience at Geisinger Medical Center, advancing from Co-op Student to Patient Care Technician to Student Nurse Associate. Experienced in direct patient care, acute-care teamwork, clinical communication, and nursing skills through clinical rotations in medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, and long-term care settings. Continuing to expand clinical knowledge and hands-on skills throughout the nursing program, with Adult Health I beginning in the upcoming semester and additional opportunities to develop assessment, medication administration, prioritization, and patient-care skills. Seeking a Nursing Externship to strengthen clinical judgment, broaden acute-care experience, and continue developing safe, patient-centered nursing practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Associate
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
06.2026 - Current
- Promoted through progressively responsible roles while supporting registered nurses and interdisciplinary teams in an acute-care setting.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, repositioning, toileting, nutrition, vital signs monitoring, and documentation of intake, output, weights, and blood glucose levels.
- Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition; communicate therapeutically with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported patient safety by implementing fall prevention strategies, infection-control practices, and proper PPE usage while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies.
- Demonstrated clinical responsibility, effective prioritization, time management, and teamwork through advancement within Geisinger.
Pediatric & Maternal-Newborn Clinicals
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
08.2026 - Current
- Fall Semester of Junior Year
- Conducted pediatric and newborn assessments, provided postpartum care, administered medications, and educated patients and families while delivering family-centered care under RN/faculty supervision.
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
Bloomsburg, PA
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Spring Semester of Sophomore Year
- Conducted head-to-toe and focused assessments, administered medications, developed care plans, reviewed lab results and medications, documented patient information, prioritized care tasks, and educated patients.
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
06.2024 - 06.2026
Long-Term Care / Fundamentals Clinical
Mulberry Mills
Bloomsburg, PA
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Fall Semester of Sophomore Year
- Delivered foundational nursing care that enhanced patient well-being through monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, maintaining hygiene, assisting with feeding, ensuring proper positioning, and providing comfort measures and therapeutic communication with older adults.
Co-op Student
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
05.2023 - 06.2024
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg Campus
Bloomsburg, PA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Lewisburg Area High School
Lewisburg, PA05.2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV fluids and medication administration
- Wound assessment and basic wound care
- Patient respiratory support
- Comprehensive assessments
- Vital signs/pulse oximetry
- Blood glucose monitoring
- SBAR reporting
- Electronic documentation
- Patient education
- Catheter care techniques
- Basic Life Support
- Head to toe assessment
- Assistance with ADLs
- NG tube removal and assessment
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS & INVOLVEMENT
- Waitress, Fuji Steakhouse — Lewisburg, PA Feb 2022 – Aug 2024
- Fast-paced customer service, communication, teamwork, organization, and time management.
- CPR Certified | Nurse Aid Residency Program Certified
- Professional Involvement: Student Nurses Association (SNA), Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Campus | American Red Cross Club, Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Campus
Timeline
Pediatric & Maternal-Newborn Clinicals
Geisinger Medical Center
08.2026 - Current
Student Nurse Associate
Geisinger Medical Center
06.2026 - Current
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2026
Long-Term Care / Fundamentals Clinical
Mulberry Mills
08.2025 - 11.2025
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Medical Center
06.2024 - 06.2026
Co-op Student
Geisinger Medical Center
05.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg Campus
High School Diploma -
Lewisburg Area High School