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Makayla Houston

Pearl,MS

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive NICU experience at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Well practiced in time management, team collaboration and patient advocacy, I excel in critical thinking and family communication/education. Proven ability to support families during challenging times while maintaining high standards of clinical care and achieving certification milestones. I have a passion for helping people, especially when it comes to their health and well-being.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, NICU

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
09.2012 - Current

Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments as prescribed by physicians.

  • Assess patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for interventions.
  • One on one training of multiple new hires.
  • Assist physicians during medical procedures.
  • Aid in the communication between providers and families.
  • Be present and supportive during the grieving process for families of neonates.
  • Attend high risk deliveries and resuscitate newborns as needed.
  • Maintain certifications for job requirements.
  • Gain and maintain voluntary certifications.

Marketing Team Leader

Chick-fil-A
Flowood, Mississippi
06.2007 - 07.2008
  • Helped organize and lead a small, in-store marketing team at the Dogwood Festival location.
  • Attended monthly meetings to review previous and create new marketing plans.
  • Helped prepare for and attend/host community events.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hinds Community College
Pearl
05-2012

Skills

  • Lab draws
  • Family communication
  • Clinical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Grief support
  • Health education
  • Patient advocacy
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Direct nursing care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient assessment
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Intravenous therapy & medication administration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse with Mississippi Board of Nursing, established 06/13/2012
  • Neonatal Resuscitation with the Academy of Pediatrics, established 11/25/2012. Expires 05/31/2026
  • BLS with the American Heart Association, expires 12/31/2025
  • RN-C, NICU from National Certification Corporation, established 06/26/2017. Expires 09/15/2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse, NICU

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2012 - Current

Marketing Team Leader

Chick-fil-A
06.2007 - 07.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hinds Community College
Makayla Houston