Hey guys,
I'm a new nursing grad. I have applied for about 30 jobs online, and I keep getting the generic rejection email. I am starting to wonder if something is wrong with my application or resume. Can someone look this over and tell me if you see any glaring mistakes? Advice? I know the format is a bit messed up on here, so please ignore that. Thank you!
Kristen XXXXX
My email
my phone
Current Address: Permanent Address:
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EDUCATION
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA July, 2010
M.S. Nursing
GPA: 3.36/4.0
Iowa State University, Ames, IA May, 2008
B.S. Psychology
GPA: 3.44/4.0
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse Licensure Current through December 2012
CPR/AED Certified Current through December 2011
First Aid Certified Current through January 2012
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Neonatal Intensive Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics April-July, 2010
Iowa City, IA
300 clinical hours
*Assessed newborns, administered medications, and provided family teaching
Orthopedic, Mercy Hospital January-March, 2010
Iowa City, IA
120 clinical hours
*Assisted with the care of patients before and after orthopedic surgeries
*Assessed patients by administering medications, checking lab results, and taking vital signs
Community and Public Health, Community of Vinton, IA January-March, 2010
Vinton, IA
120 clinical hours
*Completed community assessment and wrote report identifying areas of need
*Worked with a team to design an adopt-a-grandparent program at the local retirement home
Psych/Mental Health, Veterans Affairs Medical Center November-December, 2009
Iowa City, IA
32 clinical hours
*Participated in group therapy sessions, and observed individual sessions
*Observed electroconvulsive therapy treatments
Labor and Delivery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics October, 2009
Iowa City, IA
48 clinical hours
*Provided care for women and their newborns by administering injections, evaluating fetal heart monitoring, and performing initial assessments on newborns
*Observed both cesarean and lady partsl births
Neurology/Oncology/Hospice, Mercy Medical Center September-October, 2009
Cedar Rapids, IA
48 clinical hours
*Assisted with the care of a wide variety of patients through medication administration, assessments, and monitoring
Cardiothoracic Stepdown, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics May-July 2009
Iowa City, IA
180 clinical hours
*Assisted with the care of patients through assessment, documentation, and medication administration
*Observed surgical and catheterization lab procedures
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Capstone Leadership Project, Reducing Distractions Among July 2010
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses at the University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
60 clinical hours
*Performed in-depth assessment of neonatal intensive care unit
*Researched and designed new policies to facilitate medication preparation without distractions from staff and environment
SIMULATION EXPERIENCE
Cardiovascular Care, Pneumothorax, Orthopedics, Stroke, Post-Operation, Cardiac Arrest, End of Life, Pediatric DKA, Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Interprofessional with Medical Students, Poverty, Burn, Head Injury, University of Iowa College of Nursing
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Clinic Volunteer, Ames Free Medical Clinic May-August 2005
Ames, Iowa
*Assisted with triage, filing patient records, and childcare
*Observed physical assessments
ER Volunteer, Mary Greeley Medical Center January-May 2006
Ames, Iowa
*Assisted with comfort measures, childcare, escorting patients, and stocking medical supplies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Suite Attendant/Banquet Server, Kinnick Stadium August-December 2008
Iowa City, Iowa
Server, Café Northwest December 2007-July 2008
Ames, Iowa
Nanny, Private Family May-September 2006
Ames, Iowa
Housekeeper, Quality Inn and Suites June-August 2005
Ames, Iowa
