well i graduate jan 2012.. took almost a year to prepare for nclex and passed it last january..i know it took a while due to personal reasons..but anyway please critique my resume, it's my first time doing it please..
note: i apologize for the horrible format and spacing, i just pasted my resume from my word doc. and im still experimenting at this site since im new
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers ( CPR & AED )
IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ) Certification
HIGHLIGHTS OFQUALIFICATION
Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques based on the LVN scope of practice
Experienced Certified Nurse Assistant with recent work on long term care management of surgical, rehabilitative, geriatric , psychiatric & hospice clients
Maintain strong assessment, planning , diagnosis, implementation and evaluation skills essential to providing competent client care
Caring, compassionate and patient
Culturally sensitive
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Utilizes system approach for quick and reliable judgment, decision making and problem solving
Loyal and dedicated employee; committed to doing a good job and running the extra mile
Eager to learn new nursing methods, equipments and applications
Values timely administrations of medications, assessments and documentations
Consistently take initiative to complete assignments with minimal guidance and supervision
Strong sense of self-confidence and comprehensive knowledge of company goals.
Motivate and inspire, providing solid foundation for teamwork
Hard working and energetic; adapts easily to change, stressful environment and flexible work schedule
RELEVANT SKILLS
Assist clients with daily living activities ( bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, ambulation)
Transfer clients using mechanical sitting and standing lifts with safety precautions
Assemble and use equipments such as catheters, gastric tubes, tracheotomy tubes, incentive spirometers, bladder scanners and oxygen suppliers
Provide direct care by assessing client needs and contributing in planning of care by utilizing direction from the Registered Nurse
Maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality at all times
Take and record patient's vital signs
Document and communicate client data to ensure continuity of care
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
*Developmental Disability Care
TheArc of San Diego for Children and Adults with Disabilities, SanDiego, CA 01/2012
Immunization Services Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices, La Mesa, CA 12/2011 Kaiser Permanente Bostonia Medical Offices, El Cajon, CA 11/2011
OB/GYN Care Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices, San Diego, CA 11/2011-12/2011
Pediatric CarE Kaiser Permanente Bonita Medical Offices, Bonita, CA 10/2011-11/2011
Geriatric/ Psychiatric Long Term Care Edgemoor Geriatric Hospital of San Diego County, Santee, CA 04/2011-06/2011
Sub-Acute/ Med-Surg Care Alvarado Hospital Medical Center/San Diego Rehabilitation Institute, San Diego, CA 01/2011-03/2011
Geriatric Long Term Care
Mt. Miguel Covenant Village Health Facility, Spring Valley, CA 09/2010- 01/2011
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kaiser Permanente Immunization Drive 2011
Freddy's Angels Community Outreach Program
The Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego ( PNASD ) FilAm Festival 2010 First Aid, Health Screening & Community Awareness Team
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT
Certified Nursing Assistant, Fredericka Manor Care Center , Chula Vista, CA 01/2010 - Present Honors: National Nursing Assistant's Week 2012 Certificate of Appreciation
* Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living in variety of clinical settings ( Dementia/Alzheimers, Rehabilitation, Long Term & Hospice Care) * Effective collaboration with registered nurses,speech therapists and rehabilitation team * Closely monitor and report changes in client's condition and malfunctioning in medical equipments * Promptly answer calls for assistance * Accurately monitor vital signs and intake/output ; collect specimens * Perform assessments under nurse's supervision * Proper bed-making and room maintenance in accordance to facility and safety standards * Escort clients to appointments, recreation and exercise room * Serve food trays for prescribed diet * Assist in client admission, transportation and discharge * Implemented facility's core values :costumer satisfaction, integrity in relationships, fiscal responsibility, teamwork & trust, individual initiative ,expression & creativity
OTHEREMPLOYMENT
Clerk Assistant, Vons, San Diego, CA 08/2008 - 10/2008 *Cardboard management and floor maintenance to ensure costumer safety
Service Crew, Mcdonalds, Vallejo, CA 04/2008-06/2008 * Built loyalclientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation *Maintained high standards of costumer service of costumer service during high-volume fast-paced operations.
ORGANIZATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS
Toastmasters International ( Chula Vista 108) * Non-profiteducational organization that operates clubs worldwide for purpose ofhelping members improve their communication, public speaking andleadership skills