SAMPLE CNA RESUME-EXPERIENCED
CHRIS RUIZ
Springfield, MA 01107
www.linkedin.com/in/chrisruiz2020
SUMMARY
Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Care Aide with over 5 years of experience in long and short-term care
for diverse patients in extended-term care and home environments. Highly skilled in assisting patients with dementia,
chronic illness, or recovering from surgery and accidents. Bi-lingual, English-Spanish, and bi-cultural. Strengths include
dedication, compassion, and excellent interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION
• Certificate: Certified Nursing Assistant Training (CNA), Springfield Works, Springfield, MA 2019
• Certificate: Certified Home Health Aide Training (HHA), American Red Cross (AMR), Springfield, MA 2018
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, American Red Cross (AMR), Exp. May 5, 2021 May 5, 2019
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). Exp. April 12, 2022 April 12, 2019
• Board of Registration of Massage Therapy, MA
QUALIFICATIONS
• Active Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED),
American Red Cross (AMR)
• Experience assisting patients with dementia and chronic illness
• Basic medical terminology; record keeping, documentation
• Experience following government and employer regulations during COVID-19
• Vital signs, medical equipment set up, catheter cleaning, changing dressings
• Experience recognizing and reporting changes and abnormalities to licensed healthcare providers
• Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary medical team
• Effective communication skills, ability to relate to patients and family members; bi-lingual, English-Spanish;
translation services
• Personal care services (bathing, grooming, toileting. feeding, lifting, transferring, and range of motion
exercises)
• Recognizing and reporting health and behavior changes to licensed providers
• Workplace safety and infection control procedures
• Treatment administration under the supervision of registered and licensed nursing staff
• Skill calming patients experiencing emotional stress and anxiety
• Understanding of and compliance with patient rights
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s, reliable transportation/patient transport, excellent driving record
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Google Suite: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail
WORK EXPERIENCE
XYZ Long Term Care, Chicopee, MA June 2019–Present
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Assist nursing staff with vital signs, patient personal care, cleaning catheters, and setting up medical
equipment
• Observe and report changes in medical conditions and behavior
• Follow government and employer COVID-19 regulations
• Provide personal care for dementia/Alzheimer patients; de-escalate potentially dangerous situations
