McKenna Zellers
Sunbury
Summary
Motivated nursing student with hands-on experience in patient care and effective communication. Strong skills in vital signs monitoring and assisting with daily living activities, ready to contribute to high-quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Coaching Assistant
Shikellamy School District
Sunbury
08.2025 - Current
- Assist coaches in planning and organizing practice sessions.
- Provide support to players by helping them improve their individual skills.
- Develop relationships with players to understand their needs better.
- Collaborate with staff to enhance team dynamics and foster a positive environment.
- Support student-athletes in balancing academics with athletic commitments.
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger
Danville
06.2023 - Current
- Monitor patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Document patient care activities accurately in electronic health records (EPIC).
- Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Assist patients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Answer call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Certified Babysitter
Self-employeed
Sunbury
03.2019 - Current
- Monitor safety and wellbeing of each child to create a secure and nurturing environment.
- Provide care for children by feeding, bathing, and dressing to support their daily needs and comfort.
- Assist children with homework and academic tasks to enhance learning support.
- Coordinate schedules and transportation to ensure timely arrivals and smooth transitions for children.
- Develop positive relationships with parents and children through active listening and understanding.
- Follow all instructions provided by parents regarding childcare needs and preferences.
Nurse Extern
Geisinger
Danville
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Supported nursing team in delivering patient care with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for procedures and treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Observed nursing staff to learn patient care techniques to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Shikellamy High School
Sunbury, PA06-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- EPIC charting
- Effective communication
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Time management
Certification
- BLS
- CNA
Clinical Experience
- Geisinger Medical Center: Hospital For Advanced Medicine 6 & 8
- Geisinger Medical Center: Abigail Pavilion 4 & 5
- Geisinger Medical Center: Bush Pavilion 6
- Janet Weis Children's Hospital: CH2 & CH3 , Child Birth Center, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU
- Geisinger Medical Center: Emergency Department
- Geisinger Medical Center: Operating Room
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Geisinger
05.2026 - 08.2026
Coaching Assistant
Shikellamy School District
08.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger
06.2023 - Current
Certified Babysitter
Self-employeed
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Shikellamy High School