Cana Jenkins

Cana Jenkins is an acute care nurse practitioner who cares for patients needing emergency treatment, such as for injuries and severe health problems that develop or worsen suddenly. She is the lead advanced practice provider in the emergency department. She seeks to build relationships with her patients that are founded on trust.

Jenkins earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at California State University, Sacramento. She earned her master's degree in nursing at UCSF. She is an associate professor at the UCSF School of Nursing.

A travel enthusiast, Jenkins spent many years contributing to relief work efforts across Africa and Asia. She balances her love of cooking and eating with an active lifestyle that includes mountain biking, tae kwon do and tending to her farm animals.