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June 22, 2011 by Catherine 1 Comment

CNA Resume sample for someone with no experience

A resume is very important as it is the first glimpse an employer will have of a potential employee.   As a C.N.A. you must know that the field of health care is a highly competitive and challenging line of work.  Therefore, you must ensure that your resume is a proper reflection of your capabilities.  Here is a sample resumes for a C.N.A.,this sample resume is geared toward the entry level C.N.A.

You have finally completed the C.N.A. program and you should now have your certification.  It makes sense that you are ready to seek employment.  A well put together resume can help you achieve your goals as an employee.  If you are fresh out of school, then this first sample resume is for you. The second one is for those who have some experience working as a cna and it can be found here:

CNA Resume for those who have work Experience

Also see:

How to write a successful resume

 

The following is what you include in your resume if this is your first time:

Contact Information: You will include your contact information in the first portion of the resume on your cover sheet.   Make sure your information is current and accurate.

Your full name

Current address

Telephone numbers

Email if applicable

Objective: This is where you state what you wish to accomplish in a position of employment.

Certified Nurse’s Assistant seeking challenging position in which to expand upon my skills and knowledge base.

Skills and Qualifications: You should list your certifications and any skills you may possess and the date that you obtained them. You should include tasks that show your capabilities. Since you are a new C.N.A. basic skills are acceptable.

For example:

C.N.A. certification obtained May 05, 2011

CPR and First Aid Certification completed April 25, 2011

Able to provide care safely and effectively

Proficient in basic skills, bathing, shaving, bed making, feeding, vital signs as ordered

Promptly attends to needs of patient

Willing to learn new skills

Excellent communication with other members of health care team; follows appropriate chain of command

Proficient in Safety Procedures

Knowledgeable in medical terminology

Charts effectively

Education: This is where you list any education that could help you in your employment

Attended Leonard Vocational School C.N.A program, obtained certification May 30, 2011

Computer Basics Course complete

State Mandated Barrier Precaution Course Completed June 01, 2011

Experience: This may include some of your skills obtained during your time at school. You should also include the dates attended. You may also include some employment that is non medical related to establish responsibility.

Leonard Vocational School C.N.A. clinical rotation from Feb. 18th, 2011- April 12, 2011

Patient care performed as ordered, assisted with feeding, bathing, light housekeeping, simple wound care etc.  Reported changes in patient status to charge nurse, obtained vitals, charted effectively

Sunshine Daycare

Cared for children ages 0-2 years for 8 hours a day, changed diapers, feeding, filled out incident reports for injury or illness. Light cleaning performed.

References: Lastly, be sure to include references. As an entry level C.N.A., it is acceptable to include an instructor or a charge nurse who supervised your work while in school. Just ask their permission first before including them as a reference.

Sandra Benforsio, BSN, C.N.A. Program Instructor

555-555-5252

Benforsio@Voc.org.

Dayton P. Gurney, RN, charge nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital

555-555-5555

DPG@yoohoo.com

After You’ve written and sent in your request, If you’re successful they will call you for an interview. Here are some quick tips of what you can expect in an interview:

CNA Interview Tips

CNA Interview Questions

Written by Stephanie Dubenezic RN, LPN

Filed Under: CNA Jobs

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