New Grads and Resumes

[ilovenursing2009]

hi!

anyone up for swapping resumes for constructive criticism?

during my time in school i participated in many seminars to perfect resume writing and interviewing skills; which i am sure you did to! i was also a tutor for nursing students which i helped assist many students write their resumes and cover letters.

i thought this would be a great way to share ideas of what we learned and help each other make our resumes and cover letters stand out!

if you would like to participate pm me and i will give you my email address to swap resumes. please take off all identifying info (name, address, phone number) from your resume. i don't want o be responsible for it!

can't wait to swap resumes!!!!:wink2:

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[1mommy03]

Hey everyone, as of yesterday I am officially an LPN here in Tampa, Florida. I have some questions regarding my resume. Any input would be appreciated. My first question is: Do I need to put LPN after my name? Second: my CPR just expired and my class is not until August 23, so how do I write that into my resume? Third: I just signed up for IV Certification, but that is not until September 16. How do I put that down on my resume too. Would love to hear from anyone with advice.

[churchsgirl]

1mommy03, I would somehow try to incorporate that in your cover letter.

[FUTURE_ER_RN]

Hi all!!

I don't know if anyone is still looking at resumes, but I graduate in December and have started looking for jobs. I feel my resume isn't up to par and I would love some feedback! Thanks!!

[rene1388]

i also need someone to look at my new grad resume! I"ve had no luck at all! is it because I"m a guy or what?

[PolaskyRN]

Hi all,

Is anyone still looking at resumes and giving suggestions? I recently graduated and have applied to various places but its a no go. Im thinking 1) im a new grad ad/or 2) my resume is not up to par.

Please let me know, thanks!

[NrsCyn2011]

I'd do some resume swapping if I already had one ready to go. I'm actually kind of embarassed to say, I'm not sure where to start with my resume. I have experience as a firefighter/paramedic for a year, but no other medical experience other than my clinical time as a student. I graduate in December and would like to send in my resume to a couple of area hospitals, but I don't know if fear has me kinda dumbstruck.

If anyone can help/guide me I would GREATLY appreciate it!

[hotflashion, BSN, RN]

I'd do some resume swapping if I already had one ready to go. I'm actually kind of embarassed to say, I'm not sure where to start with my resume. I have experience as a firefighter/paramedic for a year, but no other medical experience other than my clinical time as a student. I graduate in December and would like to send in my resume to a couple of area hospitals, but I don't know if fear has me kinda dumbstruck.

If anyone can help/guide me I would GREATLY appreciate it!

Understandable. I am a career changer, too. Until recently I had no patient contact/care experience to list. I did not create a transferable skills type of resume, I put my education first and put my jobs second, starting with the most recent and going back approximately 10 years. I also listed volunteer work, which had some patient contact, and continuing education highlights; until I'd found work as a nurse, both volunteer work and continuing education were significant.

But your work as a firefighter and paramedic is excellent. If your faculty are not helpful -- mine were not -- I suggest you find your local unemployment office and see what they can offer you. The offices in my area have classes and workshops in resume writing and always address transferable skills for people who are retraining.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

I'd do some resume swapping if I already had one ready to go. I'm actually kind of embarassed to say, I'm not sure where to start with my resume. I have experience as a firefighter/paramedic for a year, but no other medical experience other than my clinical time as a student. I graduate in December and would like to send in my resume to a couple of area hospitals, but I don't know if fear has me kinda dumbstruck.

If anyone can help/guide me I would GREATLY appreciate it!

Check out the link from the first post in this thread, it goes here: https://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/wondering-why-you-84387.html

I hope you find an employer who gives you some credit for the paramedic stuff, too! You and I both know it's valuable experience in terms of assessing and managing a patient, in addition to the skills you possess. Good luck! :)