Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinicals
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Makenna Richter

Markesan,WI

Summary

Dedicated, empathetic and newly certified nurse with a remarkable academic record and experience from clinical placements. Aspiring to gain further hands-on experience, enhance health care quality, and foster professional growth in nursing. Committed to delivering patient-centered care and eager to contribute positively to an innovative healthcare team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN)

Waupun Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Deliver empathetic nursing care to patients during labor, antepartum, and postpartum and provide support for newborn care
  • Monitor patients following C-section operations, including blood pressure, vital signs, and reactions to anesthesia
  • Educate patients and their families on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and best newborn care practices
  • Assess fetal well-being through electronic fetal monitoring, intervening when necessary

Clinical Partner (CP)

Waupun Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2024
  • Answered patient call lights, obtained vital signs, and monitored behavior and physical condition
  • Assisted with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene
  • Relayed information via charting and communicated to team members
  • Collected and documented data for the admission assessment and prepared patients for discharge

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Randolph Health Services
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Performed activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, and feeding patients
  • Examined patients for any wounds and checked vital signs
  • Safely turned and repositioned bed bound patients
  • Transported patients using gait belt, Hoyer lift and EZ Sit-to-Stand Lift

Lifeguard

Waupun Family Aquatic Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Certified as lifeguard, including CPR, AED and first aid
  • Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in facility
  • Provided emergency care and treatment as required until arrival of medical services
  • Enforced facilities rules and regulations by educating patrons

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University
Fond du Lac, WI
12.2023

Skills

  • Adult / Newborn Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Documentation and Charting

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Clinicals

  • Waupun Memorial Hospital, Waupun, WI | Emergency Department, 2023
  • St. Agnes, Fond du Lac, WI | 5 West, 2023
  • St. Agnes, Fond du Lac, WI | 5 South, 2022
  • St. Agnes, Fond du Lac, WI | 4 South, 2022
  • Lutheran Homes & Health Services, Fond du Lac, WI | Long-term Care, 2021

Awards

Daisy Award Nomination, 2024

Volunteer Experience

  • Marian University Student Nurses Association, Secretary, 2022 - 2023
  • Student Nurse Academic Ambassadors Program, Leader, 2022 - 2023
  • Circle K, Member, 2022 - 2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN)

Waupun Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Clinical Partner (CP)

Waupun Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Randolph Health Services
02.2019 - 08.2020

Lifeguard

Waupun Family Aquatic Center
06.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University
Makenna Richter