Karen A.

Cann
9202 Wesleyan Road 267-315-0906
Philadelphia, PA 19114
EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Successful in providing care to patients of various ages. Effective communicator
with patients, families, and members of healthcare staff. Offer compassionate c
are to ensure comfort and patient satisfaction. Excellent team player.
CAREER PROFILE
An experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) who combines compassion, pat
ient care, and effective communication to provide outstanding service. Provides
strong leadership abilities, proven time management experience, superior communi
cation skills and computer software knowledge.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA August 2000 to July 2010
Senior Certified Nursing Assistant
* Serviced the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
* Took and recorded vital signs
* Sanitized and organized bedside carts
* Prepared patient room for admission with medical equipment and supplies
* Retrieved blood products from the blood bank
* Transported patients to different areas of the hospital
* Performed 1:1 care for patients with special needs
* Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other members of the patient care t
eam
* Served as a preceptor to train new CNA employees
* Attended in-service meetings
* Nominated for Life Saver Award
Bayada Nurses , Philadelphia, PA February 1993 to August 2000
Home Health Aide
* Provided home care to patients of various ages and diagnoses
* Took and recorded vital signs
* Assisted patients with activities of daily living
* Assisted physical therapist with range of motion exercises
* Maintained excellent patient care records
Baptist Nursing Home, Philadelphia, PA January 1986 to January 1993
Certified Nursing Assistant
* Provided patient care to elderly population
* Took and recorded vital signs
* Assisted nurses with applying wound care dressings
* Assisted with activities of daily living
* Worked with Activities Department to engage and entertain patients
* Participated in in-service training
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA January 1974 to Januar
y 1980
Certified Nursing Assistant
* Provided patient care to infants
* Took and recorded vital signs
* Performed bottle feedings
* Transported patients efficiently
EDUCATION
Cape May County Vocational Technical Center, Cape May, NJ 12 month Certified Nur
sing Assistant Training Program
Lower Cape May Regional High School , Cape May, NJ
References are available upon request