Makayla Adams
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted with daily living activities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a safe and clean environment.
Senior Patient Care Tech
Community South Hospital
Greenwood, Indiana
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Nursing Assistant
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to veterans during recovery.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
IU Methodist
Patient Care Tech
Indianapolis, IN
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided clinical assistance to the bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormal or changes in the patient's behavior to the primary nurse or charge
- Ensured patient safety by using tools such as gait belts, bed and chair
- Assist in providing emotional support and comfort to patients ,especially those who may be experiencing distress
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of medical equipment used in patients care in order to assist healthcare
Education
North Central High School
Indianapolis, INSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INSkills
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care assistance
- Emergency response
- Medical equipment operation
- Catheter care
Certification
- Bls certified
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Senior Patient Care Tech
Community South Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2025
Nursing Assistant
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
IU Methodist
Patient Care Tech
12.2021 - 04.2022
North Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana