Makayla Thompson
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented CNA with experience at Unity Living Center, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective emotional support and critical thinking. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and fostering positive healing environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Unity Living Center
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during care processes.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- 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.
- 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.
Companion Sitter
Highland Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support to patients, enhancing overall well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for patients.
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to healthcare staff promptly.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities to improve social interaction.
- Maintained clean and safe environments, adhering to hospital protocols and hygiene standards.
- Documented patient interactions accurately, contributing to comprehensive care records for ongoing assessments.
Team Member
Auntie Anne's
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service by engaging with patrons and addressing inquiries efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Operated food preparation equipment safely, adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Processed customer orders accurately, ensuring timely delivery of products during peak hours.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York, NY06-2028
CNA -
Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York, NY12-2025
High School Diploma -
Gates Chili Highschool
Rochester, NY06-2024
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
CNA
Unity Living Center
10.2025 - Current
Companion Sitter
Highland Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Team Member
Auntie Anne's
11.2022 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
CNA -
Monroe Community College
High School Diploma -
Gates Chili Highschool