Makayla Cook
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
CenterWell Homehealth
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and wound care.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Nurse Coordinator
Nightingale Home Healthcare Inc.
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Georgia Southern Health Services
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider as needed.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bulloch Pediatrics
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA07.2017
High School Diploma -
Statesboro High School
Statesboro, GA05.2016
Skills
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- Laboratory Testing
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Notifying family members
- Patient Assessments
- Appointment Scheduling
- Outbound Patient Calls
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medical Documentation
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Home Health Care
- Patient Charting
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
References
Shannon Farlow, Clinical Director of Medical-surgical and Telemetry Floor
shannon.farlow@eastgeorgiaregional.com
(912) 687-3289
Margaret Forehand, Clinical Coordinator of Telemetry floor
margaret.forehand@eastgeorgiaregional.com
(478) 494-7928
Trisha Lanier, Assistant Director of Telemetry
trisha.lanier@eastgeorgiaregional.com
(706) 871-5649
Timeline
Nurse
CenterWell Homehealth
02.2023 - Current
Nurse Coordinator
Nightingale Home Healthcare Inc.
02.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Georgia Southern Health Services
09.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bulloch Pediatrics
09.2017 - 11.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ogeechee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Statesboro High School
Similar Profiles
Yvonne AllenYvonne Allen
RN Field Nurse at Centerwell HomeHealthRN Field Nurse at Centerwell HomeHealth
SUSANA REBOYROSUSANA REBOYRO
Case Manager at CENTERWELL HOMEHEALTHCase Manager at CENTERWELL HOMEHEALTH
Lakisha HallLakisha Hall
AR/Billing Specialist at Centerwell HomeHealth (Humana Company)AR/Billing Specialist at Centerwell HomeHealth (Humana Company)