About to graduate nursing school. Please critique my resume and cover letter!

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Street, State, CA Zip Phone # email

October 23, 2013

Dear Hiring Manager:

As a soon-to-be nursing graduate of ______ University with 2 plus years of experience working with patients from diverse backgrounds, I believe I can go above and beyond in the New Nurse Graduate Program at [Hospital]. Upon learning more about this position, I am impressed by the hospital's commitment to provide high quality health care to patients and their families in a compassionate environment.

In March, 2014, I will complete my Bachelors in Nursing and become eligible to sit for the NCLEX. I bring a total of over 1000 hours in clinical rounds including Medical Surgery, Critical Care, and Acute Care. I have experience working with diverse patients as a former medical assistant in a busy neurology clinic in San Jose, where I assisted the physician in providing diagnostic care and treatments. I also participated as the main Vietnamese translator for the doctor and handled over 300 cases for Vietnamese- speaking patients. I became the office manager within six months, and in that role I was able to implement new protocols to improve office productions. This resulted in a 25% increase in patient satisfaction and a 15% decrease in patient waiting time. In addition to my clinical experience, I also spent time living and volunteering among the underserved population in Cusco, Peru. While there, I assisted at a women's domestic violence shelter to provide basic health and nutrition services to battered women and their children. My group and I also offered medical and dental health education while passing out donated medical and dental supplies. These experiences combined with the knowledge I've gained from my clinical rotations have helped me to develop effective assessment, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to learn new tasks and adapt quickly to change.

I look forward to hearing from you to talk more about my passion and vision for nursing as I enter this field. I would welcome an interview at your earliest convenience. Please feel free to contact me on my cell phone at [phone #] in the afternoon or at [email] . Thank you very much for your consideration and I hope you have a great day.

Sincerely,

[Name]

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[Name]

Address Phone email

CREDENTIALS

RN - BSN, pending NCLEX exam anticipated March 2013

Basic Life Support Certification 2012

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 2013

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification by American Stroke Association 2013

Blood Borne Pathogen Certified 2013

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Nursing Expected Graduation: Mar 2014

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society of Nursing member (October 2013)

Bachelor of Science, Biology, emphasis in Physiology Dec 2010

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Student Nurse) 2012 - 2013

- Acute Care Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park, CA 90 hours

- Medical Surgical/ Telemetry Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA 180 hours

- Restorative and Rehabilitation Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation, Pomona, CA 90 hours

- Critical Care White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 135 hours

- Obstetrics Pomona Valley Hospital, Pomona, CA 90 hours

- Pediatrics Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90 hours

- Mental Health Aurora Las Encinas Hospital, Pasadena, CA 90 hours

- Community Health School nursing, community health fairs, CHLA shot clinic, and Asthma Mobile 135 hours

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant/ Office Manager Aug 2010 - July 2012

San Jose Pacific Neurology Center P.C., San Jose, California

- Prepared patients by setting up medical charts, taking vitals, administering preliminary screening tests, and obtaining previously ordered labs or diagnostic tests results.

- Assisted neurologists in diagnostic procedures such as electromyography and electroencephalography for over 30 patients per week

- Educated patients as part of check-out procedure by providing referral information and clarifying medication or procedural orders to increase compliance to therapy.

- Oversaw and trained a staff of 5 people to efficient office operations resulting in a 25% increase in patient satisfaction and a 15% decrease in patient waiting time.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Cohort Representative June 2013 - Present

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

- Liaison between classmates and nursing administrators to confirm schedule updates and new information.

International Medical Missionary Summer 2010

Peru109.org. Cusco, Peru

- Provided over 500 medical and dental supplies to underserved and vulnerable population from the surrounding women's shelters and elementary schools.

- 250 women and children provided health and nutrition to, including use of donated supplies.

Greeter/Escort/Information desk 2009 - 2010

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California

- Offered direction, assistance, information, and wheelchair assistance to those in need of escort to and from the patient pick up/ drop off areas or within the buildings.

- Promoted member satisfaction by greeting, solving problems, answering questions, and delivering flowers to patients within the hospital.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member, American Nurses Association 2013

The biggest problem I have is tweaking the cover letter and resume to match the job descriptions. I don't know how to change the skills. I appreciate any help. Thank you!