Published Dec 10, 2012
pnkgirl25
354 Posts
I am applying for CNA and Patient Care Technician positions while I completed LVN school. I am certified by the state as a CNA however I just found out that my Phlebotomist certification class that I completed does not allow me to take the state test (yeah really mad about that since the community college I took it through said it would but I guess I should at least be thankful I did shell out thousands of dollars on the class)
Anyways, while I did complete the house to become a Phlebotomist the community college I completed it at is not approved by the state. When I list it on my resume should I say that I am Phlebotomist certified even though I'm not STATE certified? How would I word this on the resume.
So far I have included it in my career objective as follows:
Nursing Student, Certified CNA/Home Health Aid and Phlebotomist trained individual is seeking a full-time or part-time CNA, Home Health Aid or Patient Care Technician position that will allow me to advance my skills as they relate the medical industry.
Also, Do you include other "non-healthcare" related jobs on a health care resume? All of my other work history is administrative.
Thoughts?
T-Bird78
1,007 Posts
I'd list the phlebotomy experience but not certified because the state certify you. Actually, an objective isn't really needed on a resume anymore, especially if you're applying for a certain position. If your healthcare experience is very limited then I'd list up to 10 years of job history. My nursing jobs only go back 5 years and those are on my resume, but if I'm required to submit 10 years worth or more than 2 employers on job applications I'll put my previous job in billing because I was there 7 years and it shows longevity.