Certified Nursing Assistant Resume Template (Text Format)
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FIRST AND LAST NAME
Email: your.email@email.com
Phone: (123) 456-7891
Address: Street, City, State
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourprofile
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) seeking an entry-level position to gain experience providing high-quality patient care. Successfully completed CNA training and exam to obtain Certificate of Competence and Certified Nursing Assistant License. Excited to apply patient care skills and knowledge to assist patients at Kuakini Medical Center.
EDUCATION
Certified Nurse Aid Training Program
Kapi’olani Community College, Honolulu, HI
June 2023
- Attained a University of Hawaii Certificate of Competence
- Completed 150 hours of lecture, lab, and clinical training
High School Diploma
Moanalua High School, Honolulu, HI
Graduated with honors, May 2019
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Completed a comprehensive 150-hour training program in accordance with Hawaii State requirements.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) for 30+ elderly patients.
- Developed effective communication skills by interacting with patients, families, and staff.
- Gained proficiency in maintaining patient hygiene and bodily care.
- Demonstrated empathy and respect for patients with diverse needs.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (Issued July 2023) - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
American Heart Association (Issued July 2022) - Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion Card
American Heart Association (Issued June 2022)
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Empathy
- Medical Ethics
- First Aid
- Infection Control
- Knowledge of Patient Rights
PROFILE
Reliable, caring certified nursing assistant with 6+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. Work well with bedridden, physically challenged, and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Discreet and confidential in all dealings with patients and staff. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate with patients during my last tenure.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Assist 15+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they’re on time for all meals and activities
- Provide social and emotional support to improve residents’ morale
- Establish rapport with team members, residents, and families
- Help residents with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care; and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling
- Support residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, and reading activities
- Responded to 16+ patient calls per shift in a timely and efficient manner, determining need and providing care
- Observed physical and emotional changes, and reported patient conditions to nurses
- Transferred patients using Gait Belts, Hoyer Lifts, and EasyStands as needed, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Followed LPN or RN instructions for range-of-motion activities for patients
AWARDS
Employee of the Month
Providence Hospital – June 2019
CNA of the Year
NCCDP LLC – 2019
EDUCATION
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Heartcare Inc., Baltimore, MD – 2016
High School Diploma
Baltimore High School, Baltimore, MD – 2015
KEY SKILLS
- Time management
- Documentation
- OSHA & HIPAA compliance
- Organization & prioritization
- Patient care
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR Certification – 2019
American Red Cross – Baltimore, MD
Certified Nursing Assistant License – 2016
Maryland Board of Nursing – Baltimore, MD
OBJECTIVE
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 8+ years of experience providing exceptional care to patients of all ages. Consistently achieve patient satisfaction ratings over 90% and earn recognition from management for outstanding performance. Seeking a rewarding position with Denver North Care Center to continue providing wholehearted, life-energizing care to individuals in a premier facility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Deliver attentive and compassionate care to 200+ residents at Golden Acres, a well-established nursing home facility specializing in long-term care. Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), medication management, and mobility support. Use Hoyer lifts and gait belts to ensure safe resident transfers and mobility.
- Maintain a 98% resident satisfaction rate through personalized care and a warm, supportive approach.
- Sustain a perfect attendance record, guaranteeing uninterrupted care for residents.
- Awarded “CNA of the Year” in 2020 for consistently exceeding resident and family expectations.
Provided direct patient care in the medical/surgical unit of Denver General Hospital, a prominent medical facility serving the Denver metropolitan area. Performed ADL assistance, vital sign monitoring, and patient transfers. Collaborated with the nursing team to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Successfully reduced patient falls by 25% by implementing enhanced safety protocols.
- Assisted in administering medications with a 99% error-free rate.
Worked in a high-intensity emergency department at Rocky Mountain Medical Center, providing immediate care to 2,000+ patients in critical conditions.Cooperated closely with the emergency medical team to ensure rapid and efficient patient care.
- Assisted in transporting patients within the hospital, contributing to a 15% reduction in patient wait times.
- Contributed to maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.
EDUCATION
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
South Denver School of Nursing Arts, Denver, CO
July 2015
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
University of Denver, Denver, CO
June 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License, Colorado Board of Nursing
Renewed July 2022
CPR and First Aid Certification, American Red Cross
Renewed January 2023
SKILLS
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control
- Patient Hygiene
- Medication Management
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Patient Transfer Techniques
- Documentation
- Nutrition and Meal Assistance