IVY KINUTHIA
Westerville,OH
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Assistant / Nursing Student (ADN) with hands-on experience in hospital clinical settings and long-term care. STNA certified with strong skills in patient safety, vital signs, ADLs, and infection control. Proven ability to support nurses, communicate effectively with patients and families, and maintain a compassionate, calm presence in fast-paced hospital environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Willow Brook Christian Home
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Provide direct bedside care to residents including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, and repositioning
- Obtain and document vital signs; promptly report abnormal findings
- Assist with transfers and ambulation using gait belts and proper body mechanics
- Support residents with dementia by ensuring safety, dignity, and emotional comfort
- Maintain compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and safety protocols
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Dungarvin, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered hands-on care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Assisted with ADLs, mobility, and personal hygiene
- Monitored client condition and communicated changes to supervisors and healthcare teams
- Maintained accurate documentation and followed individualized care plans
- Demonstrated patience, empathy, and strong observational skills
Patient Services / Front Desk Associate
Ohio State University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Served as first point of contact, providing professional, patient-centered service
- Managed check-ins, scheduling, phone calls, and confidential records
- Demonstrated strong communication, multitasking, and attention to detail
- Maintained a calm, welcoming environment in a high-volume setting
- Recreation Center
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Central Ohio Technical College
01.2026
Skills
- Patient care & ADLs
- Vital signs & intake/output
- Infection prevention & PPE
- Safe patient transfers
- Dementia & behavioral support
- Observation & reporting
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), Ohio
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Patient Facing Support Experience
Patient Services / Front Desk Associate, Ohio State University - Recreation Center, 01/21 - 12/23, Served as first point of contact, providing professional, patient-centered service, Managed check-ins, scheduling, phone calls, and confidential records, Demonstrated strong communication, multitasking, and attention to detail, Maintained a calm, welcoming environment in a high-volume setting
Timeline
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Willow Brook Christian Home
01.2023 - 01.2026
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Dungarvin, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2025
Patient Services / Front Desk Associate
Ohio State University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Central Ohio Technical College