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Kara Fauver

Shippensburg,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 15+ years of healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

STL LIFE
Chambersburg, PA
06.2021 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed of changes.

Lab Technician

Antrim Water Authority
Greencastle, PA
06.2007 - 06.2011
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.

CNA

Menno Haven Retirement Communities
Chambersburg, PA
03.1999 - 06.2007
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

James Buchanan High School
Mercersburg, PA
06.1994

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Linen Replacements
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Needs Determination
  • First Aid Certification
  • Catheter Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Meal Preparation
  • Time Management
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Medication Administration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • CPR Certification
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • CNA Certification

References

Brenda Gossert- Home Care Supervisor 717-372-3966

Leslie Zimmerman RN 717-860-8921

Shelly Moats 717-860-9683

Timeline

CNA

STL LIFE
06.2021 - Current

Lab Technician

Antrim Water Authority
06.2007 - 06.2011

CNA

Menno Haven Retirement Communities
03.1999 - 06.2007

High School Diploma -

James Buchanan High School
Kara Fauver