Resume for an Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant in Transition

by Sheila Denault
(Utica, IL, USA)

Resume for an Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant in Transition

OBJECTIVE: Dedicated, service-focused professional seeking to transition into healthcare as a nursing assistant.

Highly motivated to launch nursing career; future goals include education leading to NA certification and, ultimately, an RN license.

Reliable worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Backed by a solid work history, reputation as a team player and passion for helping others.

Background includes experience caring for terminally ill cancer patient. Current on all immunizations (including tuberculosis and hepatitis B).

WORK EXPERIENCE
Ottawa Pavilion, 11/2008 - 06/2011, CNA
Shared joint responsibility (under the care of a RN) for the care of terminally ill patients or patients that need too much assistance to live alone.

Learned the basics of assessing patient vital signs under the tutelage of home healthcare nurse.

Assisted home nurse and hospice staff with all aspects of daily care, including bathing, feeding and dressing.

Helped to ensure patients last year was as comfortable, dignified and enriching as possible.

ILVCIL, 10/08-10/09. I ASSISTED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ABLE TO STAY IN THEIR HOME INSTEAD OF AN INSTITUION OR ANOTHER NURSING FACILITY. I ASSISTED WITH PERSONAL CARE, FINANCES, SHOPPING, DR. APPOINTMENTS, BILLS.

SKILLS
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) & Quality Patient Care

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Available for all shifts, extended hours and weekend assignments.