Makenzie Fox
Sarasota
Summary
Dedicated senior nursing student with clinical experience in hospital settings providing compassionate, patient-focused care. Skilled in IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, and patient education. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in collaborative healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sarasota, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring and daily care routines.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
Student Nurse Extern
HCA Doctor’s Hospital of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient-centered care plans.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
Front Office Receptionist
Intercoastal Medical Group
Sarasota, FL
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated communication between patients and medical staff to enhance service delivery.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient information and records.
- Assisted in resolving patient inquiries, fostering positive relationships and satisfaction.
- Trained new reception staff on office protocols and customer service techniques.
Education
Associate of Science -
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Sarasota, FL06.2026
Skills
- Medication administration (PO, SQ, IM, IV)
- IV insertion & IV push medications
- NG tube insertion & management
- Trach care and suctioning
- Wound care and sterile dressing changes
- Foley catheter insertion and care
- Blood glucose monitoring & insulin administration
- Oxygen therapy & respiratory treatments
- Head-to-toe patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring & documentation
- Patient education and care planning
- Infection control & sterile technique
- Clinical judgment
- Bedside charting
- HIPAA guidelines
Certification
CPR Certified #255414492322
Expiration 10/26
Clinical Experience
Clinical Rotations - ~800 hours.
Galen College of Nursing – Sarasota, FL
- Fundamentals Nursing: ~90 hours
- Medical-Surgical Nursing I: ~135 hours
- Medical-Surgical Nursing II: ~135 hours
- Maternal-Newborn Nursing: ~60 hours
- Pediatric Nursing: ~60 hours
- Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing: ~60 hours
- Advanced Medical-Surgical ~120 hours
- Critical Care and Emergency Department Preceptorship ~ 144 hours
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
11.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
HCA Doctor’s Hospital of Sarasota
06.2025 - 12.2025
Front Office Receptionist
Intercoastal Medical Group
05.2023 - 12.2025
Associate of Science -
State College of Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing