Makenna Vollertsen
Lincoln
Summary
Personable and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital excelling in patient care with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Demonstrates ability to enhance patient comfort and safety, significantly reducing fall incidents. Ability to show empathy and develop strong relationships with both patients and their families. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
certified nursing assistant
Hospice of Nebraska
Lincoln
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care plans.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques for terminally ill loved ones.
- Supported emotional needs of patients through active listening and companionship.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madonna Rehab Hospital
Lincoln
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Daycare Teacher
Trinity Infant and Childcare
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Engaged with parents and there infants on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Directed care of other daycare staff in the infant room.
Kitchen Server
Legacy Estates
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with residents to assess and meet needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area for an enjoyable and comfortable atmosphere.
- Managed challenging situations professionally, resolving any resident complaints or issues promptly.
- Provided attentive service and proactively anticipated residents needs.
Education
GED -
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NESkills
- Patient care
- Time management
- Efficient multitasking
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Collecting vital signs
- CPR and first aid
- Bathing assistance
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Task prioritization
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
certified nursing assistant
Hospice of Nebraska
09.2025 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madonna Rehab Hospital
12.2024 - 07.2025
Daycare Teacher
Trinity Infant and Childcare
05.2023 - 09.2024
Kitchen Server
Legacy Estates
01.2021 - 08.2021
GED -
Southeast Community College