Summer Stephens
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV
Lackawanna, NY
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Lancaster
Lancaster, NY
09.2024 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brothers Of Mercy
Clarence, NY
04.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Dietary
Garden Gate
Cheektowaga, NY
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
Personal Care Assistant
Aftercare Nursing Services
Cheektowaga NY
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Skills
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Service Orientation
Professional Skills
Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Coordination
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV
12.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Lancaster
09.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brothers Of Mercy
04.2023 - 04.2024
Dietary
Garden Gate
12.2022 - 08.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Aftercare Nursing Services
11.2022 - 12.2022