Makenzie Burns
Hastings,NE
Summary
Dedicated nursing student with strengths in patient assessments, vital monitoring, and medication administration. Committed to providing comprehensive patient care and fostering collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Right at Home
Grand Island, NE
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care continuity.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients and families.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Barista
Barista's of Hastings
Hastings, NE
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving complaints to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to improve speed of service during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and morale.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Nursing Student Clinical
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Hastings, NE
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans under supervision of licensed nurses.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs and enhance care delivery.
- Administered medications as directed while adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Participated in clinical simulations, enhancing skills in critical thinking and decision-making under pressure.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hastings Senior High School
Hastings, NE05-2023
No Degree - Prerequisite Courses For Nursing
Central Community College
Hastings, NEBachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College of Health Science
Hastings, NE05-2028
Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Task prioritization
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Nursing Student Clinical
Bryan College of Health Sciences
08.2025 - Current
Barista
Barista's of Hastings
04.2024 - 08.2025
CNA
Right at Home
06.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Hastings Senior High School
No Degree - Prerequisite Courses For Nursing
Central Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College of Health Science