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Makenzee Council

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Summary

Caring and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with level-headedness and efficiency. Solid understanding of the role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Phlebotomist

CoxHealth Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Exceeded customer service expectations with compassionate patient interactions during blood collection procedures.
  • Supported clinical trials by collecting samples according to established protocols while maintaining strict adherence to ethical guidelines.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace environment through teamwork, open communication, and proactive problem-solving skills among colleagues.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.

Registered Behavior Technician

Burrell Behavioral Health Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
  • Enhanced client''s communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
  • Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
  • Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.

Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist

Luminis Health
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical instruments and equipment during labor and delivery procedures.
  • Ensured sterile environments for successful surgeries by preparing operating rooms with proper tools and supplies.

Public Health Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Built positive strategic relationships with key decision-makers to support health strategies and initiatives.
  • Investigated potential and existing health issues of public to protect people from environmental and other hazardous diseases.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods and processes.
  • Educated health care providers on prevention of disease and health promotion.
  • Improved medical health facilities by developing, recommending and implementing various medical health policies.
  • Recorded, reported and posted test results using AFRISS.
  • Supervised and monitored Community Health Programs for two years.

UAV Operator

United States Air Force, USAF
06.2010 - 07.2014
  • Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed more than 800 flight hours in MQ-9 Reaper aircraft.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
05.2025

Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GA
03.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Public Health

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Detail-oriented
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Collecting vitals
  • Continuous education
  • Standard Medical Equipment Knowledge
  • Document filing
  • Infant vitals monitoring
  • Postpartum counseling
  • Care for Newborns
  • Care for NAS babies
  • Helped with Laboring Patients
  • Catheterizations
  • Medication Administration
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
  • Workplace Safety
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Patient Transportation
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Preparation
  • Safe Needle Disposal
  • Sterile Processing Support
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Sterile Field Management
  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Specimen handling

Timeline

Lab Phlebotomist

CoxHealth Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Burrell Behavioral Health Center
10.2023 - 04.2024

Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist

Luminis Health
12.2021 - 03.2023

Public Health Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
08.2014 - 08.2018

UAV Operator

United States Air Force, USAF
06.2010 - 07.2014

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Ozarks Technical Community College

Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Anne Arundel Community College

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

Georgia Military College - Milledgeville

Some College (No Degree) - Public Health

Community College of The Air Force
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