Mekayla Deffenbaugh
Longmont,CO
Summary
Dependable healthcare professional seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, detail-oriented and extremely motivated. Dedicated professional bringing several years of excellent performance in medical roles. Offers unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care and the training of others. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
09.2025 - Current
- Assist nursing staff with patient hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities to enhance patient comfort.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes in patient conditions to nurse.
- Precepting new PCA's on best practices for patient assistance, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
68W Healthcare Specialist
Colorado Army National Guard
11.2020 - Current
- Worked alongside Physician Assistants and Nurses in a troop medical center by gathering vitals, and subjected information from patients.
- Reported observations and emergency medical care to receiving medical facility staff, verbally and in writing.
- Kept aid station clean, organized and well-stocked with medical supplies and equipment.
- Delivered individualized care based on patient presentations.
- Trained combat life savers to recognize and treat life threatening injuries.
Education
Certification - Certified Nursing Aid
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs05-2023
Bachelor - Emergency Management
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH05-2017
Skills
- Positive and professional
- Vital signs documentation
- Specimen collection
- Patient connection
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
Certification
- Certified Nursing Aid
- Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS Certified through American Red Cross
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
09.2025 - Current
68W Healthcare Specialist
Colorado Army National Guard
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor - Emergency Management
Ohio Christian University
Certification - Certified Nursing Aid
Pikes Peak State College