Professional Resume Template for

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Evelyn R. Hayes

Atlanta, GA

(404) 555-0143

evelyn.hayes@email.com

linkedin.com/in/evelyn-hayes-cna

Professional Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with a 5-year background providing acute care and daily living assistance in high-volume hospital environments. Manage daily care routines for up to 15 patients per shift, maintaining 100% accuracy in vital sign recording and EHR documentation. Partnered with registered nurses to improve patient satisfaction ratings by 18% and reduced patient transfer delays by 25% using standardized mobility protocols. Proficient in Epic, point-of-care charting, and infection prevention.

Work Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant — Mercy Health Center

Atlanta, GA | June 2023 – Present

  • Deliver direct clinical care to a 15-bed patient assignment per shift, maintaining 100% compliance with HIPAA regulations and fall-prevention protocols.
  • Record and log vital signs, intake/output, and blood glucose levels for 40+ patients daily with zero documentation errors in Epic EHR.
  • Collaborated with a team of 8 Registered Nurses to streamline shift handoffs, reducing patient transfer times by 15 minutes per patient.
  • Received a 96% patient satisfaction rating across 4 consecutive quarterly reviews, placing in the top 5% of facility nursing support staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant — Shady Pines Care Facility

Atlanta, GA | August 2021 – May 2023

  • Assisted 12+ geriatric and rehabilitative residents daily with mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living (ADLs), improving resident ambulatory stability by 20%.
  • Monitored patient condition changes and reported critical fluctuations in vitals to supervising nurses, reducing emergency intervention response times by 12%.
  • Maintained sterile field environments and performed clean dressing changes for up to 8 post-operative patients daily, achieving zero facility-acquired infections over a 22-month tenure.
  • Trained 6 incoming CNA students on patient lift operation and Hoyer transfer techniques, ensuring 100% adherence to occupational safety standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health

Oakridge Community College · Atlanta, GA · 2021

Skills

Vital signs monitoring, Patient transfer & mobility, Hoyer lift operation, Epic EHR charting, Infection control, HIPAA compliance, Point-of-Care testing (POCT), Therapeutic communication, Phlebotomy assistance, Patient care plans, ADL support, CPR & First Aid

Projects

Infection Control Improvement Initiative

Role: CNA Committee Representative

Tools: PPE protocols, Hand hygiene monitoring, Sanitization tracking

Served as a department representative to audit sanitization compliance, resulting in a 40% reduction in facility-acquired infections over 6 months.

Fall Prevention & Patient Safety Campaign

Role: Co-facilitator

Tools: Fall risk assessments, Mobility alarms, EHR flagging

Partnered with rehabilitation therapists to implement hourly safety rounds for high-risk patients, achieving a 35% reduction in patient fall incidents.

Certifications

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Georgia Board of Nursing (2021)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (2025)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Provided weekend elder care assistance at the Atlanta Community Center (2022 – Present)
  • Availability: Immediate

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Market data and opportunities for

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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$32,000

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$50,000

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$40,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the United States continues to be driven by an aging baby-boomer population requiring long-term care and assistant services. While job growth is projected at 2% over the next decade (2024-2034), approximately 211,800 annual job openings are expected due to retirement and career transitions. High demand is expected in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health services.

2% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Valid State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure and active registry status || Experience assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and monitoring vital signs || Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, particularly Epic or PointClickCare || Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification from the American Heart Association

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