Santina Stevens
Perry,IA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Dallas County Hospital, enhancing patient care through vigilant safety monitoring and effective clinical documentation. A reliable team player skilled in patient advocacy, I foster strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring comfort and emotional support during challenging times.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Nursing and hands-on experience with job roles. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurses Assistant
Dallas County Hospital
Perry, IA
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing team for timely intervention.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate healthcare environment.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved patient health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing difficult medical situations, enhancing their overall well-being during treatment periods.
- Maintained detailed patient records to facilitate accurate documentation and timely communication among healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Universal Worker/Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Nursing Home
Perry, IA
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through consistent monitoring of their well-being and reporting any changes to medical staff.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Coordinated meal service for residents including dietary restrictions accommodations, helping maintain optimal nutrition levels for each individual.
- Handled basic housekeeping duties such as laundry, trash removal, and tidying common areas to maintain a pleasant living environment.
- Supported healthcare professionals during treatments and examinations, ensuring efficient delivery of care services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Science
Des Moines, IA04-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA02-2026
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
Perry, IA05-2018
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Patient safety monitoring
- Relationship building
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
Received an award on the presidents and deans list at DMACC/MCHS
Volunteered as a helper at Perry Racoon River Pet Rescue
Recognition at DCH for delivering patient centered care
Timeline
Certified Nurses Assistant
Dallas County Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2024
Universal Worker/Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Nursing Home
03.2017 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Science
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Perry High School