Looking to apply for mental health position but poor resume

[sonofdan]

Can someone look over my resume? I have been a registered nurse for a little over a year now and would like to apply for a dream job of mine in mental health. How can I change my resume to better suit the job I want to apply for?

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OBJECTIVE

As a recent graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (University of Blank, 2012), I have pursued a career in community nursing with Blank Home Health, and am currently seeking to further utilize my education and developing skills within a mental health setting.

- Ability to multi-task in an often fast-paced environment in the Wound Care and Specialty Infusion Clinics; task-oriented while visiting patients in the community setting

- Experience consulting with a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, to provide optimal health care to clients both in the clinic and in the community

- Assuming a leadership role in the Infusion Clinic following the departure of a long-term employee and have undertaken additional education and skills training related to the specialized nature of this position

- Developing autonomy in nursing practice as a job requirement while visiting patients in their homes; assuming responsibility for patients who must seek further medical attention in an acute care setting (i.e. Emergency Room)

- Completing appropriate documentation in a timely and proficient manner to ensure continuity of care and legalities of patient treatment

- Providing education and health-teaching to patients and their families using clear and therapeutic communication skills to ensure understanding of their care and continuing health needs

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (2012)

university of blank - City, State

- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT Team) Blank Hospital - January - April 2012

- Medical/Surgical Blank Hospital - October - December 2011

- Complex Continuing Care Blank Hospital- April - May 2011

- Oncology Blank Hospital - January - April 2011

- Psychiatric Mental Health Blank Hospital - September - December 2010

- Medical/Surgical Blank Hospital - April - May 2010

- Obstetrics Windsor Blank Hospital - February - April 2010

- 3, Pediatrics Windsor Blank Hospital - January - February 2010

- Medical/Surgical Blank Hospital - September - December 2009

- Blank LTC - January - April 2009

Licensure

Registered Nurse (RN), State of Blank,

Certifications and Proficiencies

Certifications: CPR, IV Certification, Wound management and prevention

Proficiencies: IV starts and maintenance; PICC line management including dressing changes and removals; experience with specialized intravenous medications; wound care management including ostomies and negative pressure therapy; health teaching; pain and symptom management; catheter insertions and continuing management; drain care and removal

Professional Experience

Blank agency 8/2012-Present

Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse, I am responsible for seeing clients both in the community and at clinics run by the agency.

- Infusion Specialist- insertion of intravenous catheters and administration of specialized intravenous medications for clients with conditions such as Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank,

- Demonstrate initiative and autonomy in treating and providing follow-up care for patients in the community

- Significant knowledge of Best Practice Guidelines related to wound care- able to utilize critical thinking when treating patients in the community without specific wound care orders

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[TD]Blank agency 6/2011- Present

General Labourer

- Horticultural trimming and maintenance

- Tree removal and cleanup service

Blank agency 1/2001- 1/2009[/TD]

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[TD]Automotive and Aviation Tech/Health and Safety[/TD]

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[TD]- Built and designed tools used by the automotive and aviation industry

- Provided first aid to workers with injuries; Member of Health and Safety Committee

- Ensured safety protocols were in place

- Identified hazardous conditions in the workplace and made suggestions to improve the work environment[/TD]

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