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Mariama Kanu

Philadelphia

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at Reading Community Home Care, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while collaborating with healthcare teams. Recognized for strong communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring effective care strategies and emotional support for clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

READING COMMUNITY HOME CARE
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Assisted in administering medications and monitoring vital signs per care plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies for clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress and reported changes to nursing staff.

Nursing Assistant

St Joseph Villa
Darby, PA
10.2013 - 01.2026
  • Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety during care procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support clinical decision-making.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare teams and families to enhance patient understanding of care plans.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.

Education

No Degree -

Red Cross Nursing
02-2021

High School Diploma -

LUKE COMMERCIAL HIGH SCHOOL
KENEMA SIERRA LEONE BO TOWN
06-1991

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Clinical documentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Patient advocacy
  • Physical stamina
  • Health monitoring
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Reliable team player
  • Infection control practices
  • Recording vital signs
  • Safety precautions
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Patient lifting
  • Compassionate
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Geriatric care
  • Direct patient care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient relationship building
  • Medical terminology
  • Light housekeeping
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Adaptable
  • Patient assessments
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Transporting patients
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Patient management
  • Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
  • Observing responses
  • Condition monitoring
  • Preparing meals
  • Reliable transportation
  • Feeding assistance expert

Timeline

CNA

READING COMMUNITY HOME CARE
08.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

St Joseph Villa
10.2013 - 01.2026

No Degree -

Red Cross Nursing

High School Diploma -

LUKE COMMERCIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Mariama Kanu