Why am i not getting a call back? it is my resume??

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

Hi im nurse Jackie.. I have my RN licence(FL), got it in Oct2013. still no job...i retouched my resume.. idk why i still have no call backs... i think it must be my resume. how can i not even land a med surg position? am i filling out the applications incorrctly maybe? should i not even put a past work history since im a new grad? i worked at a resturaunt. but i have no nursing exp, im a new grad.. im lost.. i need a job n im panicking :(

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List all experience including clinical and internship

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

i have. im trying to get an internship...

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Post your resume for review

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

JACQUELINE xxxxxxx

Objective________________________________________

To work as a Registered Nurse, expanding my experience while utilizing nursing judgment, education and team player skills to provide the safest and highest quality health care to all patients.

Work Experience

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GIOVANI'S CAFE 17864 NW 2ND ST., PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029 954-441-3474

SERVER/BARTENDER JANUARY 2012- JUNE 2012

* ID ALL GUESTS

* LEARNED TO ANTICIPATE CLIENT'S NEEDS AND REQUESTS OF SERVICE

* WORK WITH STAFF AS A TEAM PLAYER AND ACCOMPLISH ALL TASKS

* RESOLVED CONFLICTS OBJECTIVELY AMONG COWORKERS AND CUSTOMERS

* LEARNED EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH MANAGEMENT

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

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Under the supervision of an RN and Nursing Instructor I utilized judgment supported by nursing theory and practice in the delivery of nursing care. I provided bedside care, education and treatment for patients of cardiac, pediatric, psychiatric, obstetrical and medical-surgical units. I performed physical assessments (head-to-toe, basic neuro), medication administration, dressing changes/wound care, IVs, communicated with patient family members. I also participated on the interdisciplinary team alongside the RN in giving/receiving report as well as collected patient assessment data, administered injections and medications, performed glucose monitoring/checks, patient care procedures as directed and according to established criteria. I assisted during simple lab tests, maintained timely flow of patients. Assisted in patient and family education, documented patient care and related information, followed up on patient care as needed, reviewed and maintained charts and all other aspects of nursing care.

* Trends Westside Regional Medical Center June 2013 - Aug. 2013

* Cardio Westside Regional Medical Center May 2013 - June 2013

* Ortho/Neuro Broward General Medical Center April 2013 - May 2013

* Pediatrics Broward General Medical Center Jan. 2013 - March 2013

* Psychiatry University Hospital/ The Pavilion Oct. 2012 - Dec. 2012

* Obstetrics Broward General Medical Center Aug. 2011 - Oct. 2012

* GIGU Cleveland Clinic May 2012 - July 2012

* Fundamental I & II Broward General Medical Center May 2011 - May 2012

EDUCATION

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BROWARD COLLEGE, DAVIE FL 08/2013 ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Skills________________________________________

* Spanish speaking, translate for case managers, communicate with family members, light teaching

* Computer Programs: Micros, Microsoft Word, MS Works, PowerPoint, Epic, Powerchart

* Physical assessments (head-to-toe, basic neurological), medication administration/injections

* NG tube/Foley insertion and care, IV insertion/care, tracheostomy care, ostomy care

* Dressing changes/wound care, interpret cardiac rhythm strips

* Vitals interpretation/monitoring , glucose checks/monitoring

CERTIFICATIONS

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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/CPR EXP. 3/2015

HIV / AIDS EXP. 4/2015

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EXP. 1/2015

PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS EXP. 1/2015

TB / OSHA / HEPATITIS EXP. 1/2015

REFERENCES

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REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

ok here

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Try listing what units you had clinical on not just the facility. Enhance customer service and budget supply management in the bar tender job. Reduce I statements

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Specializes in nursing education.

I would definitely highlight the fact that you are bilingual somewhere toward the top. Spanish skills are in demand. Do you have any certification or proof of your fluency? Is it spoken/listening or also translating written documents?

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

You need short, concise, and to the point resume. (Use bullet points) It needs to be a "flash" of who you are and what skills you can provide all on one page. Rewrite with "key" words, like effective, demonstrated, implement, proficient, etc. I would use a summary of qualifications instead of an objective. Next, I would list key skills, education/certifications, clinical experience, and then work experience. Get rid of the paragraph with all of the I statements. Again, it's too much to read. Just list the facility and unit. Year is not necessary. Your graduation date is on the resume, that is enough.

* ID ALL GUESTS

* LEARNED TO ANTICIPATE CLIENT'S NEEDS AND REQUESTS OF SERVICE

* WORK WITH STAFF AS A TEAM PLAYER AND ACCOMPLISH ALL TASKS

* RESOLVED CONFLICTS OBJECTIVELY AMONG COWORKERS AND CUSTOMERS

* LEARNED EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH MANAGEMENT

Changes:

]Provide customer focused interaction.

Identification of clients' per organizational policy.

Anticipate client needs and meet requests for service.

Demonstrated effective communication with management and collaborative staff.

Implement problem solving ability in conflict situations.

Example for skills section:

  • Strong ability to adapt to a new environment
  • Able to organize, prioritize and remain calm under pressure
  • Maintain patient and family focused care
  • Proficient in P.C. and Microsoft Office Suite

Example of summary of qualifications:

This is actually mine from 2 yrs ago-

Over 10 years experience in customer service, with demonstrated client oriented focus and assistance. Skilled in effective problem solving and decision making, interpersonal communication, and working within a team environment. A compassionate and nurturing caregiver.

Good luck!!

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Specializes in Pedi.

I say take out the bartender thing completely. It's not relevant to your search for a nursing job and you only did it for six months. (And, honestly, I hope you haven't submitted resumes with a job description written in all caps.)

For a new grad resume, Education belongs on top. Take out or reword the objective. Everyone knows your objective is to get a job and there's nothing in this statement that sets you apart from any of the 1,000s of other new grads who are submitting resumes. Don't put a whole paragraph about what you did in clinicals. Every new grad had clinicals where they administered meds and did assessments. If you're going to make someone read a paragraph about you, it better be something that makes you stand out. This doesn't.

If you're going to list skills they should also be skills that not every single nurse in the world can do. I agree to list your Spanish speaking ability but vital signs, physical assessment, medication administration and everything else you list are basic nursing skills that ALL nurses can do.

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

is this better?

JACQUELINE xxxxxxxxx

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xxxxxxxxxxxxxx* xxxxxx xxxx, Florida 33026 * [email protected] * (305) xxx-xxxx

Objective

To gain valuable experience and hone nursing skills while utilizing concise judgment, evidence based practice and team skills to provide safe and high quality care to all patients to effectively treat patients in an Emergency room environment in my future career goal.

Education

Broward College, Davie FL 08/2013 Associate Degree of Science in Nursing

Skills

- Spanish speaking, can translate for case managers, communicate with family members, light teaching and education

- Computer Programs: Epic, Powerchart, Micros, Microsoft Word, MS Works, PowerPoint

- IV insertion/care, tracheostomy care, ostomy care

- Dressing changes/wound care

- Interpret cardiac rhythm strips (2 lead ECG)

Certifications

Registered Nurse Licence #9370815 Exp. 4/2015

Basic Life support/CPR Exp. 3/2015

HIV / AIDS Exp. 4/2015

Domestic Violence Exp. 1/2015

Prevention of Medical Errors Exp. 1/2015

TB / OSHA / Hepatitis Exp. 1/2015

Work Experience

Over 9 years' experience in customer service (hospitality, customer relations, brand promotions)

- Exceed client expectations of service in a compassionate caring manner highlighting institution's vision and mission to clientele

- Strong ability to adapt to changing environment and client needs while maintaining patient client's satisfaction

- Effectively anticipated client's needs and requests of service on timely basis with follow up as necessary

- Work with staff in a team orientated environment and accomplish all tasks per institution policy

- Successfully resolve conflicts objectively among coworkers and customers

- Demonstrate effective communication with management

- Excellent organization and planning skills

Clinical Experience

Under the supervision of an RN and Nursing Instructor I utilized judgment supported by nursing theory and practice in the delivery of nursing care such as: bedside care, IV insertions/care, dressing changes/wound care, teaching/communication with patient family members bilingually, assist in patient and family education, translate for case managers for Spanish speaking patients along with all other aspects of nursing care.

- Trends- Telemetry, ER, Cardiac Cath lab, Outpatient Services, OR

Westside Regional Medical Center June 2013 - Aug. 2013

- Cardio- Telemetry, Cardiac Cath Lab, ER

Westside Regional Medical Center May 2013 - June 2013

- Ortho/Neuro- Surgical/Step-down Post-Trauma, Stroke/ Liver Transplant

Broward General Medical Center April 2013 - May 2013

- Pediatrics- Pediatric medical surgical floor, PICU, Pediatric ER

Broward General Medical Center Jan. 2013 - March 2013

- Psychiatry- Adult Units 1&2, Pediatric Unit, Admitting

University Hospital/ The Pavilion Oct. 2012 - Dec. 2012

- Obstetrics- L&D, Post-Partum, Mother Baby, Nursery, OR, PACU

Broward General Medical Center Aug. 2011 - Oct. 2012

- GIGU- Medical Surgical floor, Endoscopy, OR

Cleveland Clinic May 2012 - July 2012

- Fundamental I & II- Orthopedics, Step-down Trauma

Broward General Medical Center May 2011 - May 2012

References

References available upon request

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You shoud not have a paragraph on your resume and you should not have complete sentences describing what you did. You just need to list the most important/revelant things that you did during clinicals (communicating whith patients and family members should not be on a resume). A skill such as Veinpuncture is good to list if you did it during clinical. Also, it is a given that you were under the supervision of an RN or instructor when you were a student nurse. There is no need to state the obvious. Also, you do not need to put "References available upon request" that is also a given. How long is your Resume in a word doc? It should not be over 1 page.

To make your Clinical Experiences more appealing to the eye you should list it something like this:

Westside Regional Medical Center (city, state) 5/13-8/13

Student Nurse

(list relevant floors or units you were on & most important skills)

Broward General Medical Center (city, state) (Date range)

Student Nurse

(list relevant floors or units you were on & most important skills)

Basically each hospital should only be listed once. This makes it simpler and much less confusing. The date range should have the entire range in it wether you were there every month or not, unless there is a significant gap of time you were not there (in that case you could put 2 date ranges for one hospital).

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