Makayla Mcfadden
Saint James ,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate CNA with experience at Aurora Health and Rehabilitation, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and individualized care. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while fostering a safe and dignified environment for all patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Aurora Health and Rehabilitation
Rolla
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Medical Assistant
Andersons Foot and Ankle Clinic
Rolla, MO
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
CNA
Missouri Veterans Home
Saint James, MO
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Education
John F Hodge
Saint James, MO05.2022
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Medication assistance
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
- State Driver's License
Timeline
CNA
Aurora Health and Rehabilitation
02.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Andersons Foot and Ankle Clinic
08.2024 - 12.2024
CNA
Missouri Veterans Home
03.2022 - 03.2023
John F Hodge