Makayla Jones
Henry Ford Macomb
Detroit,MI
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate and detail-oriented Surgical Technologist graduate with hands-on clinical experience in hospital and outpatient surgical settings. Skilled in aseptic technique, sterile field maintenance, instrumentation, patient positioning, surgical case preparation, and supporting multidisciplinary surgical teams. Currently employed as a Patient Safety Assistant at Henry Ford Macomb, bringing strong patient advocacy, communication, and safety-focused care.
Work History
Patient Safety Assistant
- Provide continuous patient observation and promote a safe care environment.
- Communicate patient status changes with nursing staff.
Direct Care Worker
1 Year- Monitored client health status, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
Caregiver
4 Years- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families to address individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma
Surgical Technologist Program
Graduated June 2026
Skills
Aseptic Technique
Sterile Field Maintenance
Surgical Instrumentation
Surgical Case Preparation
Instrument Passing
Operating Room Preparation
Sterilization & Decontamination
Surgical Counts
Specimen Handling
Patient Positioning
Infection Prevention
Medical Terminology
HIPAA
CPR Certified
Team Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Clinical Experience
- Surgical Technologist Student Clinicals
- Star Plastic Surgery – Novi, Michigan
- Maintained sterile field using strict aseptic technique.
- Prepared operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Assisted the surgical team with instrumentation, counts, and patient positioning.
- Henry Ford Grand Blanc Hospital
- Assisted with surgical procedures across multiple specialties during clinical rotations.
- Supported surgeons, RNs, and anesthesia providers while maintaining patient safety.
- Performed surgical counts, specimen handling, and infection prevention practices.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Village of Virtue
01.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Caregiver
HomeWell Care Services
01.2022 - 01.2026Read More
Bloomfield Hills High School
High School Diploma
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Patient Safety Assistant
Henry Ford Macomb
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Abcott Institute
Surgical Technologist Program
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