Mikayla Bruner
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Future Patient Care tech and Nurse with experience in retail and childcare and strong functional clinical skills, effective communication, and empathy to support efficient patient care and teamwork. Also known for strong time management and organizational skills, successfully fostering trusting relationships and ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate and Cashier
Bath and Body Works
Gurnee, Illinois
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained organized and visually appealing merchandise displays.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
- Restocked shelves and ensured inventory was properly managed.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
Babysittter
Multiple
11.2019 - 10.2025
- Managed bedtime routines, ensuring a calming environment for sleep.
- Provided emotional support to children, fostering a trusting relationship.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Maintained safe play environment.
Volunteer
Soup Kitchen
San Diego, California
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared and served meals to individuals in need.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service operations.
- Engaged with guests to provide compassionate support and conversation.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines during meal preparation and service.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
Volunteer
The Point Church
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Prepared and served meals to individuals in need.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waukegan High School
Waukegan, IL05-2025
Associate of Arts -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILCNA Certified
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILSkills
- Time management
- Compassionate support
- Team collaboration and communication
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- CPR and AED certified
- Empathy and patience
- Reliability and punctuality
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate and Cashier
Bath and Body Works
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Soup Kitchen
06.2022 - 06.2022
Babysittter
Multiple
11.2019 - 10.2025
Volunteer
The Point Church
11.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Waukegan High School
Associate of Arts -
College of Lake County
CNA Certified
College of Lake County