Makayla Zaragosa
Bay City
Summary
I am an empathetic and dedicated, newly graduated registered nurse who believes in caring for my patients with evidence-based practice and clinical judgment. These principles must be executed in order to lead to successful patient outcomes while maintaining patient safety. My clinical hours have been completed with care management RNs, in Med Surg, OTS, PACU, with the majority of my time in the ED, where I have completed my Senior Practicum. Here, I have proven the ability to prioritize, maintain focus, and demonstrate teamwork while providing care in critical situations. My goal is to increase the skills and clinical judgment I've learned so far in nursing school, and I desire to accomplish this soon in an acute care setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Senior Practicum
Adventist Health Tillamook
Tillamook
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided patient care under the supervision of my nurse.
- Used therapeutic communication with all patients.
- Adhered to safe medication administration under the supervision of my nurse.
- Assisted with obtaining EKGs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology during medication administration.
- Collected specimens for providers, such as urine for urinalysis, blood cultures, blood, and nasal/throat swabs for diagnostic testing.
- Determined patient identity with two patient identifiers.
- Maintained a sterile field during sterile procedures, such as catheter insertion, under the supervision of my nurse.
- Inserted, maintained, and monitored IVs.
Student Nurse 3rd-5th Term
Adventist Health Tillamook
Tillamook
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Ensured therapeutic communication with all patients.
- Completed vital sign checks, supervised by my nurse.
- I completed head-to-toe assessments, supervised by my nurse.
- Accompanied the nursing coordinator on home visits, where we ensured patients were completing daily living tasks in a safe manner and were complying with medication adherence.
- Assisted in administering medications to patients under the supervision of my nurse.
Medical Assistant
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy
Wheeler
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, and other tests as requested by the healthcare provider.
- Obtained vitals and reported abnormal findings to the healthcare provider.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose levels, INR, A1C, and reported values to the nurse and healthcare provider.
- Verify the patient's name and date of birth prior to beginning the appointment.
- Verified patient medication list, allergies, and chief complaint for healthcare provider.
- Performed venipuncture according to established standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Assisted in the training of new medical assistants.
- Completed proper documentation of all duties performed.
Med Tech
Clatsop Retirement Village
Astoria
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Completed daily vital sign checks and reported any critical findings to the nurse.
- Ensured that HIPAA regulations were followed when dealing with residents' health information.
- Completed morning and afternoon blood sugar checks prior to administering insulin.
- Followed safe medication administration during all med passes.
- Completed basic wound care needs, overseen by the nurse.
- Responded to the call light in a timely manner.
Caregiver
Clatsop Retirment Village
Astoria
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, ambulation, and toileting.
- Responded to residents' call light in a timely manner.
- Completed bed baths.
- Encouraged independence with toileting and grooming in a safe manner.
- Completed daily cleaning tasks and ensured walkways were free of clutter to promote safety.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tillamook Bay Community College
Tillamook, OR06-2025
Associate of General Studies -
Tillamook Bay Community College
Tillamook06-2023
High School Diploma -
Neah Kah Nie Highschool
Rockaway Beach, OR06-2013
Skills
- Time management
- Therapeutic communication
- Performing and documenting vital sign checks
- Individualized patient care
- Focused assessments
- Safe medication administration
- Hand hygiene
- Inserting and monitoring IVs
- Maintaining standard precautions
- Maintaining a sterile field
- Patient education during discharge
- Collaboration with team members
- Venipuncture
- Prioritization with clinical judgment
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Mario and Alma Pastega Family Scholarship
- Honors List
Certification
- CCMA 12/2021-12/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, valid through 02/2026
- CLAS - OHA cultural competency course
- Pain Management Program - OHA pain management course
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Student Nurse Senior Practicum
Adventist Health Tillamook
03.2025 - 06.2025
Student Nurse 3rd-5th Term
Adventist Health Tillamook
06.2024 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy
01.2022 - 02.2025
Med Tech
Clatsop Retirement Village
01.2017 - 01.2019
Caregiver
Clatsop Retirment Village
02.2015 - 09.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tillamook Bay Community College
Associate of General Studies -
Tillamook Bay Community College
High School Diploma -
Neah Kah Nie Highschool
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