Years of professional experience
Hi, I’m
MaKennah Hollon
Oreana,IL
Summary
My goal is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing laboratory skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I'm an organized and dependable candidate that is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I possess willingness to learn as well as take on additional responsibilities as needed to meet team goals. Reliable individual with skills acquired during my undergraduate degree to serve as a team member. I've been described as smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
5
1
Certification
Work History
St. Mary's HospitalDecatur, IL
Emergency Room Technician
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors by coordinating with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Trained new employees on job duties
Hickory Point Christian VillageForsyth, IL
Certified Nurses Assistant
05.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to Assisted Living and Memory Care patients living at long term care facilities.
Steak N ShakeForsyth, IL
Waitress
08.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
Education
Millikin UniviersityDecatur
Bachelor of Science from Biology
05.2023
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Mycology, & Genetics.
- Senior Research Project: Characterization of ZIKV Envelope Protein using Recombinant DNA Technology
- Tri Beta Associate Member
Skills
- Safety Standards
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Critical Thinking & Complex Problem-Solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Data Entry Accuracy and Efficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Microscopic Techniques
- Microbiological Techniques
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Awarded the Bee Award; Nominated by my fellow peers in the Emergency Department at St. Mary's and satisfied patients for exceptional patient care.
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
St. Mary's Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nurses Assistant
Hickory Point Christian Village
05.2019 - 05.2021
Waitress
Steak N Shake
08.2018 - 02.2019
Millikin Univiersity
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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