Frustrated New Grad- Resume Help please!

[Varadex]

This is one page. I change the objective with job position. Excuse the formatting please! Any help advice would be appreciated. I realize many people do not put an objective but I decided its a quick way to get a profile of who I am since resumes are scanned so quickly.

First Last Name, BSN, RN

Address, Email, Phone Number

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Registered Nurse with a BA in Business Administration with strong critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills ▪ Seeking to provide compassionate and quality care focused on the rehabilitation of an individual through family-centered therapy and effective use of the nursing process in a multidisciplinary team

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Registered Nurse Licensure, California #####

ACLS ▪BLS ▪ HIV Prevention Counseling Certified ▪Proficient in EMR systems EPIC, Cerner, Citrix

EDUCATION__________________________________________________________

The University of X, City, State

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, School of Nursing, May 2012

The University of X, City, State

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, June 2007

RN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: 850 Clinical Hours__________________________

Senior Practicum; Medical Intermediate Care Unit (Institute) Feb 2012 - May 2012

- Administered physical assessments, IV infusions and medications; managed invasive hemodynamic monitoring and ventilated patients; and educated patients on procedures and preventive measures

- Implemented collaborative care for three patients per 12-hour shift and evaluated their progress

- Managed admissions, discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation

Clinical Rotations (Institute) Oct 2010 - May 2012

Psychiatry, Obstetrics, Cardiac Surgical Unit, Geriatrics, Community Health

-Formulated patient care plans, interventions and documentation under the supervision of an RN

-Proficient in administering medication through NG tube and G tube; providing wound, tracheostomy and ostomy care; and delegating and prioritizing duties

-Secured funding and organized HIV awareness events and on-site HIV testing in at-risk areas of X for over 150 clients

WORK EXPERIENCE/ VOLUNTEERING_________________________________

University of X Clinical Simulation Lab; City, State Aug 2011 - May 2012

Peer Tutor; Supervisor: Name, Number; May be contacted

-Mentored and motivated first-year students in Fundamentals of Nursing laboratory coursework skills such

as tracheostomy and wound care, catheters, IV infusions and medication administration

-Facilitated clinical simulation exercises and provided feedback in personal tutoring sessions

X Hospital; City, State May 2011 - Dec 2011

Clinical Nurse Extern, Medical-Surgical Ward; Supervisor: Name, Number; May be contacted

-Demonstrated exceptional nursing care and monitoring for 5-7 patients under direction of RN

-Executed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performed lab draws and glucose checks, and

obtained 12-lead EKG's

Medical Mission through Institute X; Ghana, Africa May 2011

- Raised funds, provided logistical coordination, and delivered free health care for rural communities

- Coordinated and provided clinical support to microbiology labs, maternity clinics and leper colonies

Nursing Assistant Volunteer, Floor, Institute; Baltimore, MD May 2009 - Dec 2009

Company; City, State; Administrative Coordinator Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

Company; City, State; Inside Sales Agent July 2007 - Feb 2008

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS_____________________________________

Big-Little Program - Mentor for incoming nursing students at University of X Jan 2011 - May 2012

National Student Government Association - Orientation Chair Sept 2010 - May 2012

National Student Nursing Association - Member Oct 2010 - May 2012

[Melfldrn]

I think it looks great and very professional. However, from what I've heard over and over is that employers do not want to see descriptions of clinical experience; that every nurse manager knows that nursing students have done clinicals and they know what that entails. Unless something stood out from your clinicals, leave them out. Although, I am putting the hospitals where I did my clinicals on my resume, because HR may like to see that I am somewhat familiar with the practices of their hospital. Also, instead of an Objective, I've been hearing to title that section "Professional Summary" and do about three bullet points to highlight your credentials and objective. Good luck! It's brutal out there, I am a new grad too eagerly awaiting call backs from almost every hospital in three states lol