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Makayla Brandenburg
McQueeney,TX
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic professional with a proven track record at PAM Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital, adept in geriatric rehabilitation and fostering supportive patient relationships. Excelled in therapy equipment setup and patient transportation, significantly enhancing recovery environments. Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills, ensuring patient comfort and safety, while mentoring team members to elevate care standards.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
PAM Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital
Rehabilitation Technician
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Built trusting relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere for recovery.
- Supported patients during physical therapy sessions, providing encouragement and motivation for continued progress.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices, reducing the risk of injury or further complications.
- Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment, promoting safety and efficiency.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ordered new materials when needed, maintaining a well-stocked therapy space.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs.
Haus Of Bronze
Sales Associate/Front Desk Receptionist
02.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance for optimal functionality and ensured a clean, safe environment for clients.
- Educated clients on safe tanning practices to mitigate potential risks associated with UV exposure.
Sundance Inn Health Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Granzins Meat Market
Cashier
09.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Education
Premier High School, New Braunfels, TX
High School Diploma
05-2021
Skills
- Patient transportation
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Therapy equipment setup
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Emplpoyee of the quarter
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Rehabilitation Technician
PAM Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Sales Associate/Front Desk Receptionist
Haus Of Bronze
02.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sundance Inn Health Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
Cashier
Granzins Meat Market
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Premier High School
High School Diploma
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