Makayla Chery
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Health and Science undergraduate with extensive hands-on clinical and patient care experience in hospital, emergency, and outpatient settings. Proven ability to support healthcare professionals, including nurses, physician assistants, and physicians, through direct patient care, care coordination, and clinical observation. Committed to delivering exceptional patient service while preparing for future graduate training in medicine, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and capacity to excel in fast-paced medical environments. Collaborative and detail-oriented, effectively tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples, and assisting with patient ambulation to enhance overall care quality.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Volunteer & Clinical Shadowing
Mount Sinai Hospital
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Supported patient comfort, flow, and experience in a high-volume Emergency Department serving diverse patient populations
- Collaborated with registered nurses, Physician Assistants, and physicians during patient assessments and procedures
- Observed EKG lead placement, cardiac monitoring, IV preparation, and emergency response workflows
- Assisted with patient transport, room readiness, and infection control to maintain a safe clinical environment
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
Patient Support Assistant (Youth Services)
Landow Jewish Academy
2024 - 2025
- Provided structured supervision and emotional support in high-energy environments
- Demonstrated strong communication, de-escalation skills, and professionalism
- Delivered front-office administrative support, shared general information and employed clinical knowledge when assisting patients.
Patient Care Assistant
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided direct patient support with ADLs including mobility, hygiene, repositioning, and comfort care
- Responded promptly to patient needs and communicated changes in condition to nursing staff
- Supported patient safety initiatives, infection prevention, and unit organization
Patient Care Coordinator
Key Club House of South Clinic
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with patient intake, appointment scheduling, and coordination of care services
- Served as liaison between patients, providers, and administrative teams to ensure continuity of care
- Reinforced care instructions, supported patient education, and maintained HIPAA compliance
- Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science (General)
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University (FAMU)
Tallahassee, FL12-2027
Skills
- Direct patient care & bedside support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assistance
- Patient intake, documentation & care coordination
- Emergency Department workflow exposure
- Vital signs awareness
- EKG & cardiac monitoring exposure
- IV setup & procedural observation
- Patient transport & safety monitoring
- HIPAA compliance & confidentiality
- Infection control & PPE usage
- Interdisciplinary teamwork & communication
- Condition tracking
- Organizational standards
Accomplishments
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider (HCP)
Adult, Child & Infant CPR | AED | First Aid — Active: 2026–2028
Affiliations
- Resident Scholar, Southern Scholarship Foundation
- Active participant in FAMU student organizations and community service initiatives
- Member of healthcare- and sports medicine–focused student organizations, including HER University
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider (HCP)
- Adult, Child & Infant CPR | AED | First Aid — Active: 2026–2028
Timeline
Emergency Department Volunteer & Clinical Shadowing
Mount Sinai Hospital
06.2025 - 10.2025
Patient Care Assistant
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
Patient Care Coordinator
Key Club House of South Clinic
02.2023 - 12.2023
Patient Support Assistant (Youth Services)
Landow Jewish Academy
2024 - 2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Science (General)
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University (FAMU)