Why resumes are important for Certified Nursing Assistants?
Resumes are important for every professional. They create the first impression about a person and as it is said, first impressions are almost always the last impression. So as a certified nursing assistant you much take extra care while writing your resume. Here we discuss some general tips on resume writing that you must follow while preparing one for yourself. You can also find below a sample resume which you can customize as per your requirement.
1. KISS – keep it simple and small
2. Proofread the resume carefully, it should not have any typos or spelling mistakes
3. Never miss to emphasize your special skills and qualifications
4. Read the requirement of the job and customize the resume as required.
THE SAMPLE CNA RESUME
(681) 395-0093, 32Parish Street
juliespencer@gmail.com Madison; Wisconsin
An astute professional with good academic background supplemented with rich and insightful experience of over XX years seeking challenging assignments as…
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Snapshot
Excellent clinical knowledge with communication and customer service skills;
Administrative as well as referral experience including admissions, treatment, assessment, and referral for a wide range of patients
Through knowledge of medical terminology and prevailing infection control standards;
In-depth awareness on age-specific developmental factors that are specific to adult and geriatric residents;
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Educational Qualification
Certified Nursing Assistant Course from XXXX University (year)
High School Diploma from XXXX, [place] (year)
Career Profile
XXXX Nursing Home – [place]
Certified Nursing Assistant (XXXX to XXXX)
Responsibilities:
Providing nursing and other nursing related services to patients;
Ensuring the safety and security of the patients, especially for elderly residents;
Providing hospice and terminally ill care to patients;
Charting and documentation activities;
Reporting to the doctors on the status of the patient with monitoring the patients continuously;
Administering injections and conducting other day-to-day activities involving checkups.
Achievements:
Highly praised by patients and their families and supervisors for wonderful and thorough care
Received several mention in care-survey responses
YYYY Nursing Home – [place]
Certified Nursing Assistant (XXXX to XXXX)
Responsibilities:
Delivering a complete range of CNA services and expertise
Documentation of patient history, list of medicines, assessing individual conditions of patients
Selecting departmental referrals for chronically ill patients
Monitoring patient reactions to drugs as suggested by senior doctors and documenting progress of patients
Provided nursing care as per resident care procedures and policies
Assisting residents with regular activities like bathing, dressing, etc. along with maintaining their independence
Achievements:
Maintained accuracy in achieving optimal patient monitoring
Improved the image of the establishment by providing outstanding patient care
Personal Details
Date of Birth: XX.XX.XXXX
Location preference: