Sotora K. Stephens
Houston,TX
Summary
Looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant position with a repudiated hospital, clinic or nursing home, where basic nursing activities provide a home like feel to residents. Summary: Drug free, dependable, reliable and trustworthy. Highly skilled in writing, speaking, and grammar. Accustomed to working with precision and within time limitations. Outstanding listening and client relation’s skills. Ability to get along with and work with all types of people.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
UTMB Health
Galveston, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities and procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and hygiene compliance.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and resources.
- EKG
- Bladder scans
- Glucose checks
- Blood draws
Per diem CNA
Medical Staffing Network, Liberty Healthcare Center
04.2019 - Current
CNA
Gracelen Terrace Psych Facility
Gracelen Tara, OR
05.2022 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Memorial Hermann
Houston , TX
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Assessed vital signs, performing lab draws, blood sugars and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care
- Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
Gap, Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2016
PCAII Med Surge
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Assessed vital signs, performing lab draws, blood sugars and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care
- Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
PCA I
Kindred Healthcare, Med Surge
Tomball, TX
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Assessed vital signs, performing lab draws, blood sugars and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care
- Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
Gap
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Relocated and seeking employment
CNA
Crestmont Health Care Center
Flint, MI
07.2004 - 03.2013
- Operated medical equipment and tools to assist patients such as bladder scanners, IPC devices, as well as transferring patients from bed to chair to transport from department to department as well as monitoring and reporting the patient’s condition to physicians and nurses to ensure and maintain their optimal health
- Took vitals of patients, including pulse rates, respiration rates, and blood pressure and body temperatures
- Assisted patients with their daily routine whenever they needed help, including brushing teeth, bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, assisting patients entering and leaving beds, and answered their call lights
- Followed defined Infection Control procedures
- Followed established procedures during drills and actual emergencies according to the facility’s fire and disaster plans
- Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Accomplishments:
- Graduated with honors from Mott Community College
- Assisted the RN in developing and implementing specific development plans, which raised efficiency by 30%.
Education
High School Diploma -
CNA
Mott College
Flint, Cosmetology, MI2012
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Baker College
Flint, MI2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Beecher High School
Flint, MI2003
Skills
- Nursing Skills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Advocacy and Support
Timeline
PCT
UTMB Health
11.2024 - Current
CNA
Gracelen Terrace Psych Facility
05.2022 - 07.2022
Per diem CNA
Medical Staffing Network, Liberty Healthcare Center
04.2019 - Current
CNA
Memorial Hermann
03.2016 - 04.2019
Gap, Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2016
PCAII Med Surge
04.2015 - 08.2015
PCA I
Kindred Healthcare, Med Surge
12.2013 - 05.2015
Gap
04.2013 - 11.2013
CNA
Crestmont Health Care Center
07.2004 - 03.2013
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Baker College
High School Diploma - undefined
Beecher High School
High School Diploma -
CNA
Mott College