MAKYAH CLEVELAND
Summary
Compassionate and skilled in patient care with experience in supporting nursing students and managing patient needs under RN supervision. Expertise in providing emotional support, conducting patient assessments, and administering medications with attention to safety and education. Eager to contribute as a Registered Nurse by leveraging strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health Aide
NP Care Home
01.2025 - Current
- Apply principles of infection control, safety, and comfort in daily tasks like bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting.
- Perform patient assessment of monitor skin integrity, changes in chronic disease management, and mental status
- Provided medication administration, basic wound care, and fall prevention strategies
Student Nurse Lab Teaching Assistant
Berea College
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Support nursing students learn skills and answer questions about equipment and procedures.
- Set up mannequins in the lab for realistic patient simulations and organize equipment.
- Demonstrated and supported students in performing basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, injections, catheterization, wound care, and medication administration using simulation mannequins and models.
Student Nurse (Preceptorship)
St. Joseph Main Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed 1:6 patient ratio under RN supervision in the Medical Surgical Orthopedic & Spine Care Unit.
- Cared for post-operative patients recovering from total joint replacements, spinal surgeries, and fracture repairs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support early ambulation and safe discharge planning.
- Performed focused neurovascular and musculoskeletal assessments, tracked pain levels, managed wound drains.
- Practiced safe medicine administration with an emphasis of patient education and monitoring for adverse effects.
Advanced Office Assistant
Berea College
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided administrative support by managing incoming communications and coordinating schedules for office staff.
- Performed data entry tasks with accuracy and speed utilizing MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
Woodworker
Berea College
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Operated hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery safely and effectively.
- Followed quality control processes to meet design specifications and maintain consistent standards.
- Participated in collaborative projects with fellow student artisans and faculty mentors.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Berea College
Berea, KY05.2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient and family education
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Time management and organization
- Electronic health record documentation
- Cultural sensitivity and empathy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (California)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (California)
- Nursing Skills Refresh
- IV Skills Refresh
- Intro to Wound Care Management
Extracurricular activities
President, Christian Nursing Fellowship
Berea College 08/2019 - 05/2023
- Sent weekly emails featuring Bible verses, prayer requests, and nursing-related facts to engage members.
- Coordinated weekly meetings to discuss personal and academic experiences, offering emotional and spiritual support.
- Organized retreats, webinars, and social events, including trips to faculty homes, to strengthen relationships with faculty and staff and enhance the fellowship experience.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health Aide
NP Care Home
01.2025 - Current
Student Nurse (Preceptorship)
St. Joseph Main Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Nurse Lab Teaching Assistant
Berea College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Advanced Office Assistant
Berea College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Woodworker
Berea College
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Berea College
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