Nursing assistant resume

[Lanesmama]

I want to apply for a hospital job- currently working in LTC facility. This hospital only takes online apps/resumes. Need some advice on my resume: do I need to put contact info in volunteer section? I have letters of recommendation- save them for an interview? any other suggestions... I am pasting in my resume minus my contact information... (no it isn't bolded in the actual resume... copy and paste is doing that. Only the titles of the sections (objective, work experience, volunteer work) are bolded and the names of the places I worked/went to school/volunteered at.

Objective:

Certified nursing assistant seeking employment in a reputed hospital where I can apply, acquire and continue to develop skills necessary to achieve excellence and become a valuable asset to a medical team.

Personal Summary:

- Excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills.

- Ability to quickly learn and implement new skills

- General knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards

- Excellent verbal and written skills

- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) exp. 11/2012

Education and Certifications:

Advanced Nursing Assistant course, Blackhawk Technical College (2010)

Basic Nursing Assistant course, Blackhawk Technical College (2010)

Elementary Education B.S., minor in Early Childhood, University of WI-Platteville (2004)

Work History:

Pleasant View Nursing Home - Monroe, WI (9/10-present)

Certified Nursing Assistant

- Inventory incoming personal items

- Provide care in accordance with established policies and procedures

- Measure and record resident's fluid intake and output

- Assist residents with personal cares, transferring and toileting

- Assist residents with range of motion exercises per care plan

- Protect and promote resident rights and assist the residents to maintain independence

- Report to RN/LPN

- Obtain vitals and weights

- Post-mortem care

Volunteer Work:

Monroe United Methodist Church- Monroe, WI (12/2010 to present)

Blood Pressure Clinic

- Take blood pressures

- Explain normal blood pressure ranges

- Make recommendations for follow up visits to the patient's regular M.D.

Christmas Stocking Fund-Monroe, WI (12/2010)

Shopper

- Pick up family name and contact family

- Shop for family

- Deliver gifts to family

- Return receipts to the appropriate person

Northside Parent Teacher Organization- Monroe, WI (2008-2010)

Parent Volunteer/member

- Attend monthly meetings

- Donate items as needed

- Volunteer during school fundraisers

- Vote on money usage

[Qbert]

Objective:

My objective is to find full time employment in a hospital where I can apply, acquire and continue to develop skills necessary to achieve excellence and become a valuable asset to the medical team.

Qualifications:

- Excellent clinical and customer service skills.

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to quickly learn and implement new nursing skills

- Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of infection control standards

Compassionate

Detail oriented

Education and Certifications:

Nursing Assistant Certificate acquired (date and exp)

Advanced Nursing Assistant course, Blackhawk Technical College (2010)

Basic Nursing Assistant course, Blackhawk Technical College (2010)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) exp. 11/2012

Elementary Education B.S., minor in Early Childhood, University of WI-Platteville (2004)

Work History:

Pleasant View Nursing Home - Monroe, WI (9/10-present)

Job title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Duties:

- Provide care in accordance with established policies and procedures

- Measure and documented resident's fluid intake and output

- Assist residents with activities of daily living

- Assist residents with range of motion exercises per care plan

- Protect and promote resident rights and assist the residents to maintain independence

- Report to RN/LPN

- Obtain vital signs and weight of residents

- Post-mortem care

Volunteer Work:

Monroe United Methodist Church- Monroe, WI (12/2010 to present)

Blood Pressure Clinic

I volunteer at a blood pressure clinic hosted by my church. I am able to perform blood pressure checks and educated patients about normal ranges. I also make recommendations to follow up with their primary physician.

Christmas Stocking Fund-Monroe, WI (12/2010)

Shopper

I volunteered by shopping for families and delivering gifts. This required avid safety and responsibility on my behalf. As well as trust from the families who I volunteered for.

Northside Parent Teacher Organization- Monroe, WI (2008-2010)

Parent Volunteer/member

- Attend monthly meetings

- Donate items as needed

- Volunteer during school fundraisers

- Vote on money usage

I did some major and minor editing. You can always tweak your resume and change things around. I didn't make my changed clear so just compare to your current one =)

If you have questions let me know! :)

[Lanesmama]

Thanks! didn't even think to put my certification number/exp date on... do you think I need to put supervisor's contact information on re: volunteer work?

[Qbert]

Don't need the number, they will get it later.

Just put when you acquired it and the exp month/year. (similar to BLS)

[adorblepuppy]

My only question is why are you working as a cna while you have a ba in education.

[Lanesmama]

Because there are no jobs here. Teachers with 8-9 years of experience are being cut. They are the first on the hire back list. New hires have very little chance of getting in. Plus, my license expired while I was busy having kids. I wasn't in love with the profession so I decided to go back for what I should have done in the first place- nursing... so I am working as a CNA until and during nursing school (which will hopefully start in the fall) Do I need to put that in my resume? If so, how do I do that?