Sample Resume for an Entry-Level Nursing Assistant

Even with little experience, you can parlay related skills into a powerful resume. View our sample resume for an entry-level nursing assistant below and get a downloadable Word version of the resume template here.

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OBJECTIVE

•Dedicated, service-focused professional seeking to transition into healthcare as a nursing assistant.

•Highly motivated to launch nursing career; future goals include education leading to NA certification and, ultimately, an RN license.

•Reliable worker with the ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly.

•Backed by a solid work history, reputation as a team player and passion for helping others.

•Background includes experience caring for terminally ill cancer patient.

•Current on all immunizations (including tuberculosis and hepatitis B).

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Waitress

8/2004-Present, The Olive Garden, Brooklyn, New York

•Received "exemplary" and "exceeds expectations" ratings on all performance reviews. Cited for excellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, flexibility and reliability.

•Demonstrated ability to interact with customers from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

•Transformed "difficult" customers into loyal, repeat guests by leveraging strengths in premium service delivery and ability to find win-win resolutions.

•Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned the largest section of restaurant during peak dining hours.

•Recognized for superior performance and dedicated service commitment through four-time awards as "Employee of the Month."

 

Primary Care Provider

6/2002-3/2003, Brooklyn, New York

•Shared joint responsibility (along with mother) for the care of terminally ill grandparent suffering from cancer.

•Learned the basics of assessing patient vital signs under the tutelage of home healthcare nurse.

•Assisted home nurse and hospice staff with all aspects of daily care, including bathing, feeding and dressing.

•Helped to ensure grandparent's last year was as comfortable, dignified and enriching as possible.

 

AFFILIATIONS

10/2007-present

•Humane Society, Volunteer

1/2005-1/2006

•Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Brooklyn and Queens

 

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EDUCATION

5/2004, Brooklyn High School, Brooklyn, NY

 

 

SKILLS

Skill Name

Skill Level

Last Used/Experience

Customer Service

Expert

Currently used/6 years

Interpersonal Communications

Expert

Currently used/6 years

MS Outlook

Intermediate

Currently used/3 years

MS Word

Intermediate

Currently used/3 years

MS Excel

Beginner

3 years ago/1 year

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Beginner

+7 years ago/1 year

Quality Patient Care

Beginner

+7 years ago/1 year

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available for all shifts, extended hours and weekend assignments.

Sample Resume for a Certified Nursing Assistant

 

As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), you may diligently care for your patients, but how well do you care for your own resume? If your resume could use some TLC, check out this sample resume for an experienced CNA below for ideas on how you can demonstrate your nursing skills and dedication to quality care. View and download the resume template in Word format here.    

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Reliable, service-focused nursing  professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through five years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR certified (current).

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•Patient Care & Safety

•Diagnostic Testing

•Medical Terminology

•Electronic Medical Records

 

•Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring

•Medication Administration

•Privacy / HIPAA Regulations

•Patient Advocacy and Support

 

 

Professional Experience

ABC STAFFING COMPANY, Sometown, CT

Certified Nursing Assistant, 2009 to Present •Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings.

•Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.

•Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.

DEF REHABILITATION COMPANY, Sometown, CT

Certified Nursing Assistant, 2008 to 2009

•Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 120-bed long-term-care facility.

•Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.

GHI HOSPITAL, Sometown, CT

Certified Nursing Assistant, 2007 to 2008

•Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care.

•Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program.

•Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status.

•Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.

 

Education

ABC School, Sometown, CT

Nurse’s Aide Program, 2006 •Completed 60 hours of clinical training

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Connecticut, 2007

Sample Resume for a Licensed Practical Nurse

 

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Five Years of Experience in Home-Health and Pediatric Clinical Settings

Skilled LPN offering expertise in pediatric, geriatric, rehabilitative and post-operative care. Consistently earned praise from patients, family members and supervising clinical directors for delivering excellent nursing care. Eager to secure a full-time LPN position; available for all shifts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

ABC HOME HEALTH SERVICES, Sometown, MT

Licensed Practical Nurse, 5/09 to 5/12

 

Delivered in-home nursing services that included:

Wound Dressing & Care | Ventilator & Tracheostomy Suctioning/Care | G-Tube Feedings & Care | Respiratory Treatments & Assessments | IV Therapy | Patient Bathing & Hygiene Assistance | Glucose Checks & Blood Pressure Monitoring | Rehabilitation Therapy

•Traveled throughout 40-mile territory to provide home-healthcare services to pediatric, adult and elderly patients diagnosed with chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries.

•Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize patient outcomes.

•Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs on each visit.

•Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and conditions.

 

DEF CLINIC, Sometown, MT

Licensed Practical Nurse, 5/07 to 5/09

 

Provided treatment to children with diagnoses including:

Cerebral Palsy | Prematurity | Autism | PDD-NOS | Developmental Delay | Down Syndrome | Fragile X | Velocardiofacial Syndrome | Hemifacial Microsomia | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

•Optimized wellness levels of medically fragile children as an LPN within specialized pediatric clinic.

•Assisted RNs and MDs with treatments, therapies and interventions to improve mobility, social/cognitive skills, respiratory functions and cardiovascular health.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

 

ABC COLLEGE, Sometown, MT

A.A.S. degree in Practical Nursing, 2007 (GPA: 3.7)

 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of Montana, 2007

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State of Montana, 2005

 

 

DEF COLLEGE, Sometown, MT

Nurse's Aide Program, 2005

 

Certifications: IV Therapy, 2011 | Gerontology, 2011 | CPR, 2008

OBJECTIVE

Dedicated RN with nearly 20 years of experience within medical-surgical settings seeking career transition into clinical nursing research. Offer a solid foundation in statistics, analytical tools and methodologies, pharmaceuticals, surgical procedures and current healthcare advancements.

Special interest in conducting clinical research trials benefiting diabetes patients. Strong background in diabetes education, with experience developing and delivering training programs to staff, community organizations and medical providers on a range of diabetes-management topics.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Operating Room Nurse

5/1998-Present, ABC HOSPITAL, New York, NY

Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, and oversee the maintenance/sterilization of OR supplies and equipment. Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative procedures.

Highlights of Contributions:

•Participated in JCAHO survey with resultant score of 95 percent with commendation. Ensured OR readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions.

•Planned and executed symposium for continuing research on diabetes. Topics included new research methods, standards of treatment and the epidemiological perspective. Secured internationally renowned endocrinologists as speakers and attracted 100+ healthcare industry participants.

•Led numerous staff development training programs and seminars. Conducted educational programs on a broad range of topics, including diabetes education and OR policies and procedures.

•Researched and compiled daily operation reports and patient statistical data for surgical services director, director of nursing and utilization review (UR) coordinator.

•Directed ongoing quality assurance (QA) program that met or surpassed hospital/JCAHO standards for patient and staff safety.

•Authored study guide and orientation packet credited with improving quality and thoroughness of staff on-the-job-training (OJT) program.

•Standardized procedures and improved efficiency of surgical room setup through major cataloging effort covering all surgical services equipment.

•Developed first-ever, comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) manual for hospital's Preoperative Staging Area.

Registered Nurse

6/1995-5/1998, DEF HOSPITAL, Brooklyn, NY

Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 70-bed neonatal intensive care unit. Assessed patients' developmental stages and conditions, administered medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies.

Highlights of Contributions:

•Managed all phases of care cycle for critically ill infants. Held additional responsibility as part-time charge nurse for overseeing patient care, staff assignments, emergency response/transport and management of infant family crises.

•Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as active member of patient education and procedural committees, along with preceptor duties instructing new residents and nurses in crisis intervention, medication administration and resuscitation.

•Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient families, generating positive PR through extra efforts in care treatment and one-on-one communications.

•Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.

EDUCATION

6/2004, ABC Training Institute, New York, NY

•Completed comprehensive pharmaceuticals training in the areas of FDA regulatory compliance, drug specifications, drug product stability/shelf life, principles of contemporary immunology and adverse drug events.

5/2001, Perioperative Nursing (CNOR), Denver, CO

•Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), CNOR certification

2/1992, Registered Nurse, New York, NY

5/1990, XYZ COLLEGE, New York, NY

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

•Received consistently excellent evaluations in clinical rotations.

•Participated in XYZ College's Nursing Student Association, National Student Nurses' Association and Future Registered Nurses Club.

6/1989, BCLS certification, New York, NY

•BCLS certification is current

5/1989, XYZ COLLEGE, New York, NY

•Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

AFFILIATIONS

•1/2005-Present: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Member

SKILLS

Skill Name

Skill Level

Last Used/Experience

Case / Patient Management

Expert

Currently used/19 years

Clinical Research Procedures

Intermediate

Currently used/11 years

Data Collection / Analysis / Reporting

Intermediate

Currently used/11 years

Data Management & Documentation

Intermediate

Currently used/11 years

Healthcare Education

Expert

Currently used/19 years

JCAHO Standards / Compliance

Expert

Currently used/19 years

Patient Interviews

Expert

Currently used/19 years

Public / Community Relations

Expert

Currently used/19 years

Public Speaking

Expert

Currently used/19 years

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Expert

Currently used/19 years

Records Maintenance

Expert

Currently used/19 years

Nurse Trainer & Clinical Product Educator

Improving Patient Outcomes & Enhancing Standard of Care by Providing Training in State-of-the-Art Medical Devices to Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams

Dynamic nurse trainer combining five years of experience training nurses and physicians on product use for a medical-device manufacturer and four years of nursing experience within OR, ICU, NICU and OB/GYN practice areas. Elevate healthcare providers' knowledge while driving the achievement of business objectives. Training background includes experience within hands-on, classroom and one-and-one teaching environments.

Medical Device Expertise

•IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) Devices

•Implantable Pacemakers

•Automated External Defibrillators

•Visually Guided Catheter Devices

•ART (Assisted Reproduction Technologies) Products

•Portable Sonography & Electrocardiogram Devices

•Constant Positive Airway Pressure Machines

•IV & Infusion Therapy Systems & Pumps

Professional Experience

ABC COMPANY (Medical device manufacturer), Sometown, OH, Clinical Nurse Trainer, 2007 to Present

Train physicians and nurses on the proper, safe use of medical-device products. Conduct cross-departmental in-service trainings, provide clinical support to sales team and contribute to business-building and referral-generation efforts. Training outcomes: •Developed and delivered training programs for ABC’s full product suite, including IVF/ART products, portable diagnostic and implantable devices, and IV/infusion therapy devices.

•Led informative and engaging clinical training; conducted educational sessions instructing nursing and physician teams on the use, safety and efficacy of medical-device products.

•Trained hundreds of medical professionals during tenure; equipped hospital employees with the skills to use the latest medical product advancements in improving patient comfort and clinical outcomes.

•Credited by sales force as a key driver of repeat business by instilling enthusiasm for ABC’s products among hospitals and clinics throughout a three-state area.

DEF HOSPITAL (580-bed hospital with Level 1 trauma center), Sometown, OH, OR Nurse, 2006 to 2007

GHI HOSPITAL (Full-service, 383-bed hospital), Sometown, OH, ICU/NICU Nurse, 2005 to 2006

JKL CLINIC (OB/GYN services), Sometown, OH, OB/GYN Nurse, 2002 to 2005

Provided nursing care within clinic and hospital environments. Gained experience in intensive care, neonatal intensive care, operating room, obstetrics and gynecological nursing.

Education & Credentials

XYZ UNIVERSITY, Sometown, OH

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2002 (GPA: 3.8; member,