Nurses Job Hunt
Published Jun 2, 2012
MissNae
10 Posts
hi i frequent the site often but this is my first time posting, if anybody can help me with my resume i would really appreciate it alot!! i omitted some personal information, like names of facilites and schools.
objective
- dedicated, service-focused professional seeking to transition into healthcare as a licensed practical nurse.
- highly motivated to launch nursing career;future goals include graduating and obtaining license in practical nursing schooland ultimately, continuing education to obtain an rn license.
- reliable worker with the ability to quicklylearn new concepts and skills.
education
- 2009-present: associate of science- nursing: xxx college-xxx, va
- 2003-2006: advanced diploma with civil seal:xxx high school-xxx, va
work experience
medical receptionist
10/2009 - present: xxxx- xxx, virginia
box office ticket seller
10/2011 - present: xxxx- xxx, virginia
media specialist (temp)
01/2011 - 08/2012: xxxx- xxx, virginia
skills
awards
certifications
refrences
available upon request
Anyone?
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN
10 Articles; 18,370 Posts
hi!
dedicated, service-focused professional seeking to transition into healthcare as a licensed practical nurse
"licensed practical nurse" needs to be capitalized.
your next section states:
highly motivated to launch nursing career; future goals include graduating and obtaining license in practical nursing school and ultimately, continuing education to obtain an rn license.
now, you have me confused and application is at bottom of the pile.
how are you an lpn if there is no education program listed for practical nursing? does your state permit those in associate
degree programs to take nclex-pn after certain # courses? --most states don't permit this requiring graduation from bon approved practical nursing program.
why are you including this statement if enrolled in associate of science- nursing program.
you have chosen a functional resume format highlighting skills from previous positions which is fine and include a section on "skill summary"
see the section on functional resumes: 2012 tips: perfecting nursing resume, cover letter + online nursing job applications
Thank you for your input! I didn't realize I made a mistake with my school. I switched schools and programs so it is not an associates in science, it is just a certificate. So I will be receiving a certificate when I graduate the LPN program.
I was told that I need to make my resume more towards gaining a career in nursing. I dont understand how to do that if I dont have experience other then my clincals, which I was told not to put on my resume. Any recommendations?