Makena Metje
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with over 5 years of diverse experience at Multicare, excelling in fast-paced environments. Proficient in Epic charting and skilled in providing compassionate patient care. Recognized for adaptability and attention to detail, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction across various units, including pediatrics and critical care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, System Float Pool
Multicare
Multiple Cities, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Travel CNA at six different Multicare hospitals within the area, and assigned to different units based on staffing needs.
- I have experience in a wide variety of units, from labor and delivery to Neuro ICU.
- Quick to adjust to new environments and work with a new medical team.
- Gained vast knowledge from different kinds of units
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Took EKG readings
- Tested glucose levels of patients
- Bladder scanned patients retaining fluid
- Recorded and charted vital signs of patients.
- I observed many skills from nurses, such as placing an NG tube and placing a catheter.
- Helped assist with dressing changes for a PICC/CVC line, as well as a Berlin heart pump dressing.
- Worked beside nurses in a high-demand, fast-paced environment, caring for 8-12 patients per shift.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Anthony's Hospital-Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Gig Harbor, WA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported any changes.
- I took out IVs and Foley catheters for discharging patients.
- Put SCDs on patients post-surgery.
- Assisted in transferring patients
Caregiver
Bright Horizons Childcare
Renton, WA
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Practiced cognitive exercises.
- Helped settle crying babies and upset kids.
- Assisted kids in their day-to-day lives with things like homework, getting dressed, and changing diapers or potty training.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Serengeti Care
Renton, WA
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked in facilities, patient homes, and nursing care homes.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, as well as assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates
- Answered call lights and assisted patients in need
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA06-2025
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA08.2022
High School Diploma -
Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn, WA06.2019
CNA Certification - Nursing
Divine CNA Training
Federal Way, WA06.2019
Skills
- 5 years of CNA experience
- Vast experience in every unit due to being in the System Float Pool
- Experience with both pediatrics and adults
- Made the Dean's list every quarter of Nursing school
- Confident with medical terminology
- adaptive to the flow of a hospital environment
- Experienced with the Epic charting system
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- BLS Certified (basic-life support, CPR training)
- AED certified
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Food Handlers Permit
Custom
- Volunteered with the Special Olympics for Soccer, Swimming and Basketball through 2014-2017
- Volunteered with the individualized education program (IEP) in the Auburn School District with developmentally delayed students with both physical and mental disabilities
- Presented in front of Muckleshoot Tribal Board of Council, to express my future goals and aspirations to serve my community
- Was selected to be apart of the Native American Youth Leadership Academy (NAYLA) in 2019
- Went to conferences held by the Western Washington Native American Consortium (WWNAEC)
- Attended events held by the Native American Success Summit
- Participated in the Native American education program for the Auburn School District; which included, family culture nights, career fair for Native students sponsored by Muckleshoot Tribe, and Mucklshoot Tribes Tomanamus Community Day
Affiliations
- Volunteers for Native American events in the Auburn School District
- Enjoys signing up for 5k runs to support certain causes
- Made Deans List every quarter of Nursing school
Timeline
CNA, System Float Pool
Multicare
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seattle Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Anthony's Hospital-Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Bright Horizons Childcare
09.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Serengeti Care
07.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Auburn Riverside High School
CNA Certification - Nursing
Divine CNA Training
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