Cathiana Bannister
Harrisburg
Summary
New CNA school graduate searching for rewarding opportunity that relies on my professional skills learned and practiced while earning my CNA diploma. I have a compassionate heart to serve others, including my volunteer work of bringing food to those experiencing homelessness. My natural inclination to give is why I chose this career, and I believe the skills I learned at Dauphin County Technical School, the 3 languages I speak, and my natural compassion will allow me to assist the residents of any organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Hair Braider
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
- Full licensed hair braider who started her own business in 2022 and has effectively run and grew my own business.
- Social media advertising, updating, and business promotion to include Facebook, instagram, tioktok, etc.
- Personal website update and scheduling application.
- Customer service to include initial reach out, survey of service, and follow up of satisfaction.
- Shampoo, condition, scalp treatments, steam treatment, and blow drying hair.
- Hair Extensions.
- Leave out Sew In for more natural look.
- Box Braids, Knotless, Twist.
- Natural Hair braiding and styles.
CNA Student
Dauphin County Technical School
Harrisburg
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
- Gave verbal assistance to non-English speaking patients when needed for communication purposes.
- Carried out special projects assigned by supervisors or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with treatments and procedures according to protocols established by the facility.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by checking equipment regularly for any malfunctions.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established policies and procedures.
- Transported patients between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Monitored food intake of assigned patients during meal times and recorded it on appropriate forms.
- Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
CNA Diploma - CNA
Dauphin County Technical School
Harrisburg, PA05-2025
Professional License - Natural Hair Braiding
Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, and English
Professional Highlights
- Social media advertising, updating, and business promotion to include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
- Personal website update and scheduling application
- Customer service to include initial reach out, survey of service, and follow up of satisfaction
- Shampoo, condition, scalp treatments, steam treatment, and blow drying hair.
- Hair Extensions
- Leave out Sew In for more natural look.
- Box Braids, Knotless, Twist
- Natural Hair braiding and styles
Timeline
CNA Student
Dauphin County Technical School
03.2025 - 05.2025
Professional Hair Braider
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
CNA Diploma - CNA
Dauphin County Technical School
Professional License - Natural Hair Braiding
Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania