Looking for an established nurse to review a new grad's resume!

[Futuresos]

Hi all!

I am set to graduate August 1, 2012 with my BSN. There are so many issues with what a new grad resume should entail. I was wondering if there are any established nurses out there, willing to review my resume (below) and give me some feedback...Any input is appreciated, thank you!!

XXXX, MI 48091

Mobile: XXX

[email protected]

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Skills

- Successful in customer interface and relations

- Excellent written and organizational skills

- Proficient in basic nursing skills

- Trained and qualified in the documentation of patient care in

EPIC- Electronic Medical Record System

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Education XXX University

XXX, MI

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Completion August, 2012

GPA: 3.59

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Preceptorship

2012 William Beaumont Hospital

Medical Intensive Care Unit

Royal Oak, MI

May through July, 2012

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Certifications HealthCare Provider- Basic Life Support and AED

American Heart Association

Renewal Date: 4/2014

Federal Emergency Management Associate

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Received: 4/30/2012

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Professional Experience

2005-Present Endoscopy Technician - Surgical Centers of Michigan

Troy, Michigan

2004-Present Medical Receptionist - Troy Gastroenterology

Troy, Michigan

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Honors

- XXX University Dean's List Fall 2011, Winter 2011/ 2012

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Community Service

- Detroit Edison School Academy

- American Red Cross

- Gleaner's Food Bank, Warren MI

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Professional Memberships

- XXX University Student Nurses' Association

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Reference

- Available Upon Request

[germsjackson]

I would put where you did your rotations

what skills you used on your previous jobs/ volunteer

give it a slightly more personal touch

[KelRN215, BSN, RN]

Skills should not be on top. If you're a new grad, Education should be first. And if you're a new grad, I can assure you you are not "proficient" in any nursing skills and it comes off as arrogant to word it that way. If I was reading a new grad's resume that said that, it would be a huge turn off and I would think that this person doesn't think they have much left to learn.

I do not believe "reference available upon request" belongs on a resume.

To me, this resume is very choppy. I would order it as follows:

EDUCATION

*Your preceptorship and any outstanding clinical rotations can go here but "Preceptorship" should not be its own section, it should be included in the education section.

*If you are going to include Honors, it belongs here.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

I do not think membership in a student nurses' association counts as "Professional Membership" either. A student membership is just that. Maybe throw that in with education as well.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (I like this title better than "Community Service").

SKILLS

Only include specific, objective skills here. I.e. do you speak another language, computer skills, etc. Subjective stuff like "excellent interpersonal skills" is difficult to measure and something anyone could say.