Sample Resume for an Entry-Level Nursing Assistant

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TINA KOHN
14 E. Ninth St.
Brooklyn, NY 22222
(718) 555-5555
resumepower@somedomain.com

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 learn new concepts and skills quickly.
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

Waitress
8/2004-Present, The Olive Garden, Brooklyn, New York

Received "exemplary" and "exceeds expectations" ratings on all performance reviews. Cited for excellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, flexibility and reliability.
Demonstrated ability to interact with customers from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Transformed "difficult" customers into loyal, repeat guests by leveraging strengths in premium service delivery and ability to find win-win resolutions.
Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned the largest section of restaurant during peak dining hours.
Recognized for superior performance and dedicated service commitment through four-time awards as "Employee of the Month."

Primary Care Provider
6/2002-3/2003, Brooklyn, New York

Shared joint responsibility (along with mother) for the care of terminally ill grandparent suffering from cancer.
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 grandparent's last year was as comfortable, dignified and enriching as possible.

AFFILIATIONS

10/2007-present

Humane Society, Volunteer

1/2005-1/2006

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Brooklyn and Queens

EDUCATION

5/2004, Brooklyn High School, Brooklyn, NY

SKILLS

Skill Name	Skill Level	Last Used/Experience
Customer Service	Expert	Currently used/5 years
Interpersonal Communications	Expert	Currently used/5 years
MS Outlook	Intermediate	Currently used/3 years
MS Word	Intermediate	Currently used/3 years
MS Excel	Beginner	3 years ago/1 year
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)	Beginner	+6 years ago/1 year
Quality Patient Care	Beginner	+6 years ago/1 year