Example Resume
Professional Summary
I am a licensed practical nurse in Illinois with over 10 years experience in the long-term care and assisted living as a CNA/ caregiver. Experienced with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Looking for an LPN position where there would also be a future opportunity for learning new skills as I advance in my career.
Skills
* Dementia and Alzheimer’s knowledge * Patient-focused care * Trustworthy companion * Efficient and reliable team player | * Excellent problem solver * Resourceful and reliable worker * Adept multi-tasker * Excellent verbal communication |
Work History
LPN/ CNA
06/2013 to current
Hope Creek Care Center Moline, IL
Care of residents in a skilled nursing facility. Also completed LPN orientation on 2nd and 3rd shift. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs. Completed range of motion exercises on patients in compliance with their care plan goals.
Caregiver/ CNA
04/2011 to 07/2013
Amber Ridge Memory Care – Moline, IL
Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients. Provided assistance and companionship to clients. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Administered simple range of motion exercises. Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
Certified Nursing Assistant
12/2010 to 06/2013
Heritage Woods – Aledo, IL
Assisted residents with medication reminders. Took vitals and monthly weights. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs. Assisted with ADLs. Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Performed household tasks such as laundry and vacuuming.
Education
Blackhawk College - Moline, IL * Associate Degree Nursing Program
Expected Graduation Date
I am a licensed practical nurse in Illinois with over 10 years experience in the long-term care and assisted living as a CNA/ caregiver. Experienced with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Looking for an LPN position where there would also be a future opportunity for learning new skills as I advance in my career.
Skills
* Dementia and Alzheimer’s knowledge * Patient-focused care * Trustworthy companion * Efficient and reliable team player | * Excellent problem solver * Resourceful and reliable worker * Adept multi-tasker * Excellent verbal communication |
Work History
LPN/ CNA
06/2013 to current
Hope Creek Care Center Moline, IL
Care of residents in a skilled nursing facility. Also completed LPN orientation on 2nd and 3rd shift. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs. Completed range of motion exercises on patients in compliance with their care plan goals.
Caregiver/ CNA
04/2011 to 07/2013
Amber Ridge Memory Care – Moline, IL
Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients. Provided assistance and companionship to clients. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Administered simple range of motion exercises. Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
Certified Nursing Assistant
12/2010 to 06/2013
Heritage Woods – Aledo, IL
Assisted residents with medication reminders. Took vitals and monthly weights. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs. Assisted with ADLs. Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Performed household tasks such as laundry and vacuuming.
Education
Blackhawk College - Moline, IL * Associate Degree Nursing Program
Expected Graduation Date