How to Make a CNA Resume

CNAs.

Once you have passed your training and become a certified nursing assistant, you will need to find a job. Before you go job hunting, you will need to write up a resume and print out several copies. When applying at each job, you will be able to hand them your resume along with the job application. This can set you apart from the other applicants---and, if your resume is written correctly, land you the job.

Things You'll Need

• Computer Printer Printer paper Word-processing program

Instructions

1. Open any word-processing program on your computer.

2. In a new document, write your full name on the first line, your address on the second line, your telephone number on the third line, and your email address on the fourth line. Highlight them all, and then click on "Center." This will put your information on the top center of the page.

3. Use the underscore key to draw a line under your personal information. This separates it from the rest of the document and makes it easier to read.

4. Type the heading "Education" and hit enter. Under the header, list all of the schools you have attended, including your high school. Use a number or bullet for each school. List any achievements you had at the schools, such as being valedictorian or having a 4.0 GPA. Don't be modest. You should build yourself up.

5. Title the next section "Experience," and hit enter. Use a number or bullet to list each job you have had since high school. Make sure you list contact information for your former employer and how many years you worked there. If you left on good terms, state this. Also tell why you left. For example: "Went back to school." Make sure to also list any accomplishments you received at your jobs, such as Employee of the Month.

6. Title the next section "Community Involvement," and hit enter. Use a number or bullet for each of your community involvements. These could be church positions, volunteer experiences or any way that you served your community. If you participated in one beach clean up day, include it. Every bit of community service counts toward looking good in a prospective employer's eyes.

7. List your skills in the last section. Hit enter and use a number or bullet for each skill that you have. Make sure you are listing skills that pertain to nursing. Key words you could use include compassionate, hard working, detail oriented or multi-tasker---you get the picture.

8. Save your resume by clicking "Save As" and then giving your resume a name. Name it something like "Jane's Resume."

9. Print out your resume. Make sure you have enough copies for all of your job interviews.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also list another section titled "Objectives," which will give prospective employers an idea of what you are looking for in your next job. This can help them determine if you would be a good fit with their company.

• Don't make your resume five pages, but do make sure you include important information that shows you would be an excellent CNA.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish