Kate Stephens
Otterbein Senior Living
Trenton,OH
2
years of professional experience
Early-career Certified Nursing Assistant with experience supporting daily living needs, documenting care in electronic health records, and responding quickly to call lights. Skilled in basic life support, infection control, and safe transfers. Focused on patient dignity, safety, and clear communication with nursing teams.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
6 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident condition to nursing staff
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care needs
- Supported safe transfers, mobility assistance, and repositioning to prevent discomfort
- Documented resident care accurately in electronic health records and shift notes
- Responded promptly to call lights and provided courteous, timely resident support
- Followed infection control procedures and maintained clean, sanitary care environments
- Communicated resident needs clearly with nurses and interdisciplinary care team members
- Adapted quickly to changing care priorities while maintaining consistent resident-focused service
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Months- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Choose Ohio First Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List 2024,2025
- Awarded Academic All Conference HCAC
- Educational mission trip: Ecuador, Clinic work
- Bluffton University Science Club Member, Bluffton Student Nursing Organization President
- Extracurricular Activities: Varsity soccer 4 years
- Shadowing: OBGYN and ER
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient safety
Mobility assistance
Mobility support
Safety protocols
HIPAA compliance
Time management
Rapid decision-making
Prioritization
Team collaboration
Patient empathy
Bedside manner
Patient advocacy
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Otterbein Senior Living
2026.04 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caresprings
2024.05 - 2024.08Read More
Bluffton University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Rhodes State College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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