Makenzie Lester
7Brew
Springfield,,MO
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate and detail-oriented graduate nurse with 2 years of direct patient care experience. Eager to apply nursing skills, classroom knowledge, and clinical experience to practice. Prepared to work with a team to ensure excellent care for all patients.
Work History
Barista
4 Years 10 Months- Ensured efficient workflow through effective teamwork
- Delivered exceptional service to all customers
- Consistently upheld operational standards through completion of weekly chores and daily tasks
Nurse Extern
1 Month- Experiences in Labor and Delivery, Mother and Baby, Pediatrics, PICU, ER, Cardiac Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and at the Ortho Hospital.
- Hands-on experience with direct patient care and skills practice under the supervision of my preceptor.
Patient Care Associate
10 Months- PCA on 3C, Ortho Neuro. Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and daily hygiene needs to promote comfort and dignity.
- Facilitated safe ambulation, transfers, and repositioning using proper body mechanics to enhance patient safety.
- Collaborated with nurses, PTs, OTs, and other healthcare team members.
Stand Manager
1 Year 5 Months- Oversaw the performance and productivity of 40 staff members.
- Oversaw the hiring and training process, ensuring a cohesive and efficient staff
- Ensured employees create outstanding customer experience.
- Cultivated a warm and inviting atmosphere for both employees and customers.
Franchise Trainer
7 Months- Trained staff on correct standards and operations at new stands
- Collaborated on developing innovative communication and training strategies with team members
- Trained and empowered new employees to independently manage the stand in a matter of weeks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies (4.0 GPA)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Critical Thinking
Therapeutic Communication
Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Clinical hours from the past three semesters as well as nurse extern experience.
- At clinicals, experience in skills (Foley insertion, IV insertion, OG tube insertion), direct patient care, and learning directly under preceptors and professors. Experience on Ortho Neuro and Cardiac units.
- Volunteer experience at the Boys and Girls Club, Convoy of Hope, and Hope Connections. Community outreach experience in Costa Rica and Guatemala for two months.
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Mercy Hospital Springfield
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Patient Care Associate
Mercy Hospital Springfield
09.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Stand Manager
7Brew
03.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Franchise Trainer
7Brew
08.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Barista
7Brew
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
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