Need resume feedback, please

[Bo,RN]

I have worked at the same hospital for my entire nursing career. Although I enjoy my hospital and am very comfortable there, I feel the need to expand and want to apply for a PRN position elsewhere. I have never needed a resume and would like any feedback you can provide. I don't know what skills to list or how much detail to provide under responsibilities. Thank you.

My Name

Registered Nurse 123 address Dr

City, State 123456

777-555-4422

[email protected]

Skills : Proficient at IV insertion, NG tube insertion, administering IV, IM, SQ,

and IO medications, OCL splints, defibrillation, blood glucose monitoring,

ECG's, focused assessments, and interpersonal communication.

Proficient with Meditech and Allscripts documentation.

Experience: Only hospital I've worked at

487 Hospital Lane, City, State

2014 - Present - Emergency Room (16 acute care beds, 7 minor care beds)

Position: clinical nurse, preceptor

Responsibilities: Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for up to six patients at all levels of acuity.

2008 - 2014 - Float Pool (100 bed hospital)

Position: float nurse

Responsibilities: Floated to Medical-Surgical, Medical, Mother-Baby, ICU, and Emergency Room. Performed total care for assigned patients.

2006 - 2008 - Medical - Surgical floor (30 beds)

Position: clinical nurse, charge nurse, and preceptor

Responsibilities: Performed total care for medical, orthopedic, and general surgical patients. Acted as a preceptor to new nurses. As a charge nurse, managed the flow of a 30 bed unit, directed and assisted nurses.

Education : Community College

946 College Circle, City, State

2005 - Associates of Science in Nursing

Certifications : Current licensure as an RN in State

BLS, ACLS, PALS

[llg, PhD, RN]

I think it looks pretty good. I'm sure a few people will make suggestions, but if I received that resume for an open position ... I would feel that you had done a good job of efficiently telling me who you are as a nurse. At my hospital, that type of resume would get you an interview.

If you believe that the job market is particularly tight in your region, you might want to find a few ways to make yourself seem "outstanding" or at least better than most of your colleagues and competition. For example, while you told what type of patients you cared for on each job ... have you been precepting or in Charge lately? Have you been serving on any committees/task forces that have improved the department's performance? Are your performance evals above average? etc. Find a few things that help you stand out as being a "superior nurse" -- and not just someone who was good enough not to get fired. In a competitive job market, that is often necessary.

Second ... before applying, research whether or not the lack of a BSN will disqualify you for some jobs. Be prepared to address that issue as necessary.

[Bo,RN]

Thank you.