Mackenzie Mize

• Shadowed registered nurses across multiple clinical settings, enhancing understanding of diverse patient populations and nursing specialties.
• Observed nursing assessments, patient care, medication administration, and interdisciplinary communication, reinforcing adherence to patient privacy and safety standards.
• Gained insight into clinical decision-making, prioritization of patient care, and coordination among healthcare team members.
• Strengthened knowledge of nursing roles and professional communication through direct observation and mentorship from experienced registered nurses.

• Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers, ensuring accurate patient testing.
• Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system, enhancing accuracy of record-keeping.
• Handled various administrative tasks with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries professionally and courteously both in-person and over the phone.
• Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.

• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Directed patients to exam rooms and prepared for physician examinations while addressing questions to enhance patient experience.
• Managed medical records by filing, organizing, and scanning documents to maintain accurate patient information.
• Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
• Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations by addressing concerns and providing clear information.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

• Identified sterilization parameters and methods for each item, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Organized and maintained patient charts to ensure easy access to medical information. and documented information while ensuring confidentiality.
• Ensured proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment, contributing to enhanced patient safety during surgical operations.

• Enforced rules and managed behavior using developmentally appropriate discipline to foster a positive learning environment.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Developed and facilitated activities targeting language development to support children's communication skills.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Supervised children during worship services, classrooms, and events, maintaining safe and orderly environment.
• Planned age-appropriate activities supporting learning, play, and behavioral development.
• Monitored children’s needs, responding promptly to injuries, conflicts, and comfort concerns.

• Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips to ensure timely interventions when abnormalities arose.
• Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
• Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
• Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or condition worsened.
• Tracked findings of EKG procedures using manual and automated recording devices to provide accurate data for physician assessments.
• Maintained accurate, detailed patient records to support effective treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Monitored telemetry rhythms and promptly escalated critical changes to clinical staff.
• Analyzed cardiac strips for arrhythmias, artifacts, and signal quality.
• Documented rhythm observations accurately in patient records and monitoring logs.

I am currently a second year nursing student at CCCC.

• Graduated the CNA program early December of 2024
• Currently listed on N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry

• Dean's List Spring and Summer semester of 2024

I was certified through CBSPD.

I became EKG certified in January 2021 through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, Inc.

I took this course to advance my knowledge of the cardiovascular system. The class began in January 2021, and ended in October 2021. I completed five weeks of clinicals at Duke Regional hospital learning from Echo and Cath lab techs. I was also performing cardiac stress tests.