Makayla Raymond
Freeland,MI
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with hands-on experience providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment. Proficient in performing clinical tasks and fostering teamwork, with strong critical thinking skills. Demonstrates a talent for effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams, leading to optimal patient outcomes. Previous roles have resulted in notable improvements in patient satisfaction due to a dedicated, empathetic approach to care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Covenant HealthCare
05.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety protocols and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning, facilitating smooth transitions for patients post-treatment.
Nurse Intern
Covenant HealthCare
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients according to physician orders.
- Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention topics.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients including measurements of height, weight, temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Performed sterile procedures such as wound care dressing changes.
- Assisted nurses in providing direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting activities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical data accurately identifying potential problems before they arise.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Nursing Assistant
McLaren Bay Region
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments, and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. Collected specimens for laboratory testing, such as urine samples.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Responded quickly to emergencies involving sudden illness or injury.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI08-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirtland Community College
Grayling, MI05-2025
High School Diploma -
Bay Arenac Community High School
Bay City, MI06-2019
Skills
- Physical assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Covenant HealthCare
05.2025 - Current
Nurse Intern
Covenant HealthCare
06.2024 - 05.2025
Nursing Assistant
McLaren Bay Region
03.2020 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirtland Community College
High School Diploma -
Bay Arenac Community High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
Education and Training
NIH Certification
Telemetry Certification