New Grad Resume, Please critique

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Hi, I'm a new grad, took the boards last week and passed, i'm ready for job hunting now.

i have no nursing experience except my clinical rotations which i have itemized in my resume. Please read through and tell me what you think, any advise or suggestion will be appreciated

I have it well outlined on a template, but it doesn't come out right when i copy & paste it to the site, i will try and make it as presentable as possible.....thanks in advance

My Name

My address plus contact info

REGISTERED NURSE - ENTRY LEVEL

Extremely detail-oriented and patient-focused registered nurse with excellent interpersonal skills. Established good relationship with various groups of individuals and strong ability to get along with others with a view to achieving set goals. Well disposed to the ethics and norms of the nursing profession which emphasizes holistic patient care. Developed strong ability to create, implement and document efficient and effective methods of operations.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree in Nursing - My School Name, my city , my state Spring 2010

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - My School Name, my city , my state Fall 2000

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Fall 2008Hospital name, my city, my state240 Hours

Medical Surgical

Administered PO and Sub Q meds

Performed head to toe assessments

Monitored and documented input and output

Spring 2009Hospital name, my city , my state240 Hours

Medical-Surgical

Changed dressings, administered PO, IM, Sub Q and NG tube meds

Inserted and discontinued Foley catheters,

Discontinued peripheral IV's

Performed complete head to toe assessment and documentation

Prioritized patient care and developed care plans

Maternity

Performed postpartum and newborn assessments

Educated new parents on self care and newborn care

Assisted nurses during birthing procedures

Evaluated and observed diagnosed procedures during labor and delivery

Implemented preoperative and postoperative care measures for cesarean birth

Hospital name, my city , my state

Pediatric Unit

Administered newborn immunization as prescribed

Performed head to toe assessment on pediatric clients

Fall 2009Hospital name , my city , my state240 Hours

Medical Surgical, Spinal Cord Injury & Gerontology

Administered IV piggy back meds

Performed central line dressing change

Assisted the nurse with wound vac changes

Provided care for clients with spinal cord injury

Prioritized patient care and developed care plans

Hospital name , my city , my state

Psychiatry unit

Interacted with broad range of impatient psychiatric clients to complete assessments and care plans

Spring 2010Hospital name , my city , my state272 Hours

Medical Surgical

Administered IV push and IV piggy back meds

Discontinued central lines

Provided care for clients on chest tube

Provided care for ventilator-dependent clients

Observed and assisted RN in radiation clinic, emergency department and intensive care unit

RELATED EMPLOYMENT

Caregiver

Company Name , my city , my state2005 - 2007

Assisted clients with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and hygiene

Assisted clients with transfers to and from bed to chair, sofa, commode

Medication reminder

Meal preparation including special diets.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Sales Associate: Company name , my city , my state2003 - 2004

Provided a friendly environment for customers and assisted them with their needs

Assisted in replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock

Customer Service Representative: Company name , my city , my state2001 - 2003

Coordinated daily schedule of maintenance and installation work

Provided prompt response to all incoming calls and attended to customer's complaints in a timely manner

Certifications and Skills

RN license #

Basic Life Support CPR Certification

Bilingual

HONORS

Spring 2007Dean's ListMy School name

2005-2006Dean's ListMy School name

VOLUNTEER/AFFILIATIONS

2008-Present Member and Student Ambassador, My Association name

Spring 2010Committee member, Pinning Ceremony, My School name

1995-Present Volunteer, Kid's World, My Church name

EXCELLENT REFERENCES/LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Specializes in Sub-Acute/Psychiatric/Detox.

Highlight the fact that you are bilingual and list the languages.

I think unless your applying to a place you did clinical at for a job or your a specialized or APRN level nurse, all of it is implied, clinical sites are not needed.

The resume worksheet the college gave me is somewhat of a joke. It is implied that Nurses can take a BP, etc.

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