Can someone provide feedback on my resume?

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This is the first time I've ever had to create a resume and would really appreciate some input before I send it out! I graduated from an LPN in August :) The formatting is a little off cause it was copy/pasted from Word. I'd like to work at the health department or planned parenthood.

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[TD=width: 631, colspan: 2] To obtain a position as a licensed practical nurse in a health care setting where I can expand my nursing education, skills, and knowledge.

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[TD=width: 102] Education

& Certifications

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[TD=width: 519] Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma,

Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, Georgia

Anticipated licensure exam date: October 16th

Biological Studies Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia

First Aid & BLS Certification

American Heart Association

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[TD=width: 112] 2012 to 2014

2009-2012

Exp. 6/2015[/TD]

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[TD=width: 102] Student Clinical Experience

Other Experience

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[TD=width: 519] Preceptorship: Medical surgical and ICU at East Georgia Regional Medical Center - Responsible for the total care and documentation of five patients daily - Gained experience in: venipuncture, tracheostomy and ostomy care, narcotic administration and evaluation, Foley insertion, and reporting critical lab values

Community Health: Family Planning & WIC at Effingham County Health Department - Administered numerous vaccinations, assisted pelvic examinations, assessed overall health status of newborns for WIC, conducted blood draws for lab workup, and evaluated patient knowledge to provide education as needed

Volunteer

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Savannah

Contributed hours at the House preparing meals for the families. Set up pop tab donation containers at schools, medical offices, and other various professional settings. Provided aide for fundraising events.

University of Georgia Marine Education Center of Skidaway Island Contributed to biological sampling to determine wetland habitat health. Participated in the EcoScapes program via conservation practices. Aided the maintenance of invertebrate touch tanks. Served as an educator for children in summer camps, aged 4 to 12. Assisted in elementary education programs.

Georgia Historical Society of Downtown Savannah Contributed to archival processing projects. Collected, arranged, and preserved materials according to current archival standards. Updated existing web content as part of a larger website redesign project as well as editing new content. Organized historical records to provide accurate chronological timeframe.

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[TD=width: 112] May-August 2014

2013-2014

2008 to 2012

2010 to 2012

Summer 2009

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[TD=width: 519] Other contributions

- Administered flu vaccines to the schools of Effingham county via health department

- Aided AMBUCS for Differently Abled Children and Adults bowling events

- Taught health education at Mattie Lively Elementary

- Assisted with Georgia Special Olympics

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

I was just reviewing some of the health department job openings here in Georgia myself. I'm really trying to move into community/public health and out of the acute care setting. Have you had a chance to look over the requirements for nursing positions? These are state government jobs with very specific requirements. I do recall seeing some LPN positions. If you find one that interests you, you may want to consider devising a cover letter describing why you feel you would be an asset to the facility when you have no paid nursing experience.

This is not meant to minimize your desire, but to put you in the running with those who have experience and are interested in the same positions that you are. You obviously have supervised experience in the area, but paid nursing experience tends to win against non-experienced nurses every time....unless there is a higher degree or certification in the running for the same position. You have to make yourself shine brighter than the brightest bulb in the group.

Your contributions are impressive. I would reword the objective somewhat. I think you should have some mention of your desire to serve your community. Your objective, as it stands, looks like you're wanting something from them as opposed to having something to offer as far as being an asset to them.

Just my opinion...

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