Makayla Wethington
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in electronic health records and team collaboration. Proven ability to assist residents with daily living activities while ensuring safety and compliance with medical protocols. Eager to leverage strengths in resident advocacy to enhance quality of care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Hiawatha Care Center
Hiawatha, Iowa
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Advocated for residents needs and wants.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and proper caregiving techniques.
- Assisted residents in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented resident information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Provided physical support to assist residents with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Direct Support Professional
Sevita Health
Ames, Iowa
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Provided transportation for activities in the community.
- Advocated for clients and their needs.
- Assisted with personal cares
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA 01.2026 - 01.2026
Skills
- Resident care
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Communication skills
- Medication assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Active listening
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA compliance
- Resident advocacy
- Urinary catheter care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Colostomy care
Certification
- CNA-12/13/24
- Medication Manager-11/16/23
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Des Moines Area Community College
01.2026 - 01.2026
CNA
Hiawatha Care Center
01.2025 - 12.2025
Direct Support Professional
Sevita Health
08.2023 - 07.2024