Makenzie Pearson
Omaha,NE
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Children's Nebraska, excelling in direct patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction through effective communication and infection control procedures. A reliable team player dedicated to maintaining a safe, dignified environment for all patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Nebraska
Omaha, NE
11.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
OrthoNebraska Hospital
Omaha, NE
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Phlebotomy Technician
Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
Infant Teacher
Primrose Schools
Omaha, NE
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
Barista
Scooter's Coffeehouse
Omaha, NE
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing
Omaha, NEPhlebotomy
Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha03.2024
High School Diploma -
Millard West High School
Omaha, NE05.2021
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic life support
- Electronic charting
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Transfer techniques
- Inpatient care
- Blood glucose testing
- Pediatric care
- Family support and assistance
- Infection control procedures
- CNA certification
Accomplishments
Placed 2nd in Nebraska for state pathophysiology testing
Certification
CNA certification
BLS certification
Phlebotomy Technician certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Nebraska
11.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Methodist Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
OrthoNebraska Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2025
Infant Teacher
Primrose Schools
12.2021 - 08.2022
Barista
Scooter's Coffeehouse
06.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing
Phlebotomy
Nebraska Methodist College
High School Diploma -
Millard West High School