Published Jul 27, 2012
vlynn08
18 Posts
Sorry to keep asking for resume tips but I finally have one that I am comfortable with. It is a mix between a chronological and functional style resume. Please critique so I can make it better :)
Name
Address, City, State, Zip, Phone Number, Email
A dedicated worker devoted to providing excellent patient care to all residents
OBJECTIVE
▪ Seeking a full time position as a nursing assistant to fulfill my passion to help people and as a first step in the pursuit of a long-term career in healthcare. Future goals include education leading to a LPN license.
STRENGTHS
▪ Possesses excellent communication skills.
▪ Responsible, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
▪ Reputation as a team player and passion for helping others.
▪ Follows directions and works well with minimal supervision.
▪ Demonstrates a consistent positive attitude and high energy.
▪ Displays an empathetic, dependable, and honest character at all times.
▪ Reliable worker with the ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly.
▪ Respectful towards others who have diverse belief systems, cultures, languages, and religions.
CLINICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
▪ Applied adaptive equipment and mobility aids.
▪ Assisted with ambulation, following proper rules of body mechanics.
▪ Maintained a clean and sterile environment to control the risk of infection.
▪ Recognized signs and symptoms of distress and provided immediate intervention.
▪ Provided basic patient care such as bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and other activities of daily living.
EMPLOYMENT
Frisch's Big Boy, Server, City, State 2011-2012
▪ Assisted guests with seating, recommended menu items to guests, wrote guests' orders, entered orders accurately into the computer system, and maintained a high level of respect for patrons.
Longhorn Steakhouse, Server Assistant, City, State 2010-2011
▪ Maintained clean hostess areas to ensure guests were seated properly and efficiently, aided other hostesses with cleaning tables and greeting and seating guests, displayed a professional and energetic attitude.
Wal-Mart, Cashier, City, State 2009-2010
▪ Showed the customer respect at all times, demonstrated outstanding customer service, spoke to the customer, responded to questions, and gave assistance while processing transactions.
Courtyard by Marriott, Housekeeper, City, State 2008-2010
▪ Cleaned designated guest rooms and support areas, cleaned floors, surfaces, windows, and furniture,distributed clean linen, replaced linens and remade bed units, maintained a clean, safe environment, which assured availability of supplies, organized stock closets, and removed trash and soiled linens.
Kentucky Fried Chicken, City, State 2007-2008
▪ Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume hours, communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management, assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering, and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service.
EDUCATION
▪ Clark State College, LPN Program, City,State Diploma Received: 2014
▪ Medical Career Center, CNA Program, City, State Certificate Received: 2010
▪ Stebbins High School, General Education, City,State Diploma Received: 2008
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS
▪ Nursing Assistant Certificate,Medical Career Center, 2010
x_factor
520 Posts
I would remove the objective, as I've heard it's outdated on resumes. Also, since your work experience isn't related to any health care field, I would bump your education and certification up before your work experience. Here's a copy of my resume. It's 1 page long, and I used it to apply to hospital jobs lately. I have no CNA work experience, just school experience, and applied to 2 hospitals that both wanted at least 1 year of acute care experience in a hospital. I have none, but applied anyways, and was offered the job at both places with my resume. I accepted a position on a large medsurg unit.
Here's a copy of my resume I used:
Address
Phone
Email
Skills and Qualifications:
* CNA certified - certification # 000000
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) exp. 10/2013
* Experienced with Microsoft Office, types 75 WPM
* Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards
Clinical Experience:
* Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
* Handled and emptied emesis bags, urinals, and bedpans
* Collected urine and stool specimens as directed
* Served meals and assisted patients that required help with feeding
* Assisted in moving and lifting patients with limited mobility, and assisted with ambulation
* Made beds and changed bed linens
* Monitored and recorded vital signs and intake/output
Education:
* Local Community College - Pre-Nursing for Associate of Science RN Program - Enrolled for Fall 2012
* Technical College - Practical Nursing Program - 08/2011 - 06/2012
- Completed 450 hours of classroom time and 40 hours of clinical training
*Technical College - Certified Nursing Assistant Course - completed 12/2008
- Completed 75 hours of classroom time and 80 hours of clinical training
Work Experience:
Store Name
Sales Associate - 05/2011 - 02/2012
* Assisted customers in finding products, as well as answering any inquiries
* Assisted in the loading and unloading of freight deliveries and stocked shelves
Customer Service Associate - 10/2010 - 05/2011
* Operated the customer service desk, assisted with customer inquiries and processed refunds and returns
* Overseen the delegation of daily tasks to employee's in assigned department
Kennel Tech/Vet Tech - 12/2007 - 08/2008
* Assisted veterinarian with surgeries and procedures, prepared and administered medications as directed and maintained cleanliness of kennels and exam rooms
Volunteer Work: Worked with local church missions including toy drives for children, feeding the homeless, and working with underprivileged youth
miabia, BSN, RN
43 Posts
I've never had any issues getting any job that I've applied for . I would only list 3 of your most recent jobs not 5 also
KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN
1,641 Posts
When I took Nursing Seminar, our instructor told us if you have bullet points, do not use periods. If you wish to use periods, then lose the bullet points. Again, not my advice, but my instructor's. I did it her way & my resume did get some bites when I was job searching. Eventually I landed a position :)
Thanks for the feedback! I definitely took all your suggestions into consideration
SlaveHeart
147 Posts
I hope no one minds if I hijack and post my Resume as well!
OBJECTIVE:Toprovidecompassionatecarebypreformingdutieswithinthescopeofpracticeofacertifiednursingassistant.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Home Health Agency April 2012- April 2012
Patient Care Assistant
LeapForce, April 2011- August 2011
Home Assessor
HospitalityServices, June2006-Febrary2007
Barista & Bartender
BigCafe, August2006-October2006
Server & Barista
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
GenericTechnicalCollege January2011-March2011
Nursing Assistant Certification
PierceCollege April2010 - March2011
Pre-Chiropractic Studies
GeneralCommunityCollege September2007-March2010
General Education/Liberal Arts
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
LTC City, State March 2011 - March 2011
Nursing Assistant Registered
Therapy Dogs International, City, State March 2003 - March 2005
Therapy Dog Visits
Okay, the formatting is super wonky on here. IRL it looks a lot tidier! But please critique my content:)