MAKENZIE SHAHAN
Grafton,WV
Summary
Compassionate and driven nursing student with practical knowledge gained through rigorous clinical practice and academic studies. Demonstrated ability in patient care, health assessment, and medication administration. Strong interpersonal skills showcased through providing empathetic support to patients and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Proven dedication to promoting patient safety and delivering high-quality healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
United Hospital Center
Clarksburg, West Virginia
06.2025 - Current
Emergency Department
- Obtained patient vital signs and assisted nursing and physician staff with direct patient care, specimen collection, ECGs, and patient transportation. Worked in Registration and Triage areas. Conducted one-on-one patient observations to ensure safety and monitor health status.
Nurse Externship
United Hospital Center
Clarksburg, West Virginia
05.2026 - 08.2026
Critical Care Unit and 6 South
- Shadowed RN to obtain patient vital signs, complete basic physical assessments, administer medications (oral, IV, topical), perform foley catheter and NG tube insertions, provide post mortem care, and deliver high-quality nursing care. Assisted with patient assessments, including evaluation of IV sites/lines, PICC lines, surgical/trauma wound care and dressing, urinary catheters, NG tubes, G tubes, and chest tubes, ensuring timely documentation and patient rounding.
Cashier, Food Service Worker
Dairy King
Philippi, WV
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Processed customer purchases at cash register and payment terminal.
- Welcomed guests and provided friendly Dairy King counter service.
- Balanced cash drawer and handled daily cash transactions.
- Restocked cups, toppings, and front counter supplies.
Internship
Broaddus Hospital
Philippi, West Virginia
08.2023 - 05.2024
Emergency Department
- Assisted Nursing staff with Registration and Triage of Patients, Obtained Patient Vital Signs, Observed Nurse/Patient Interactions, Learned HIPPA guidelines.
Education
Associate degree - Science of Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, West Virginia12-2026
Skills
- Medication Administration, Wound Care, Patient Advocacy, Newborn and Maternity Care, Pediatric care, IV Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Care, Specimen Collection, Infection Control Practices, Physical Assessments, Charting (electronic and paper), Acute and Rehab Care, Body Mechanics Knowledge, Patient and Family Education, Medical Terminology, Communication and Team Collaboration, Professionalism
CLINICAL ROTATIONS:
- During Clinical Rotations at the following locations, I completed checks of Patient Vital Signs, Basic Physical Assessments ,Administered Medication through various means (Oral, IV, Topical), provided a high standard of Nursing Care, Assisted with Patient Assessments to include IV sites/lines, PICC lines, surgical/trauma wound care and dressing, urinary catheters, NG tubes, G tubes, Chest tubes, Adhered to HIPPA guidelines, Respected Patient Dignity and Well-being, Patient Education, and Professional Rapport with Nursing Staff and Supervisors.
- United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia: 6 North, Cardiac Step-Down (Spring and Fall 2025).
- United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia: 6 South, General Surgery – Oncology (Spring 2026)
- United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia: 4 South, Obstetrics (Spring 2026)
- WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, Morgantown, West Virginia: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Spring 2026)
- United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia: 4 North, Pediatrics, Overflow (Capstone, Anticipated, Fall 2026)
- Psychiatric Care Unit, 1100 Jerry Dove Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia, 26330: Mental Health Rotation (Anticipated, Fall 2026)
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Red Cross Issued: June 2026 Expires: June 2028
Timeline
Nurse Externship
United Hospital Center
05.2026 - 08.2026
Patient Care Technician
United Hospital Center
06.2025 - Current
Internship
Broaddus Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
Cashier, Food Service Worker
Dairy King
05.2022 - 06.2024
Associate degree - Science of Nursing
Fairmont State University