Managers and recruiters please critique me!

[reaxmadd]

I am posting my cover letter and resume hoping to get advice. I won't be offended, please be honest! I have tried to keep things very straight forward and to the point. The title says managers and recruiters but I will happily take tips from anyone. Sorry for the rough layout. It's obviously formatted differently in a word doc. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!

Resume:

Name

Contact info

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Education

School -

Associate's Degree in Nursing - 2013

Other school -

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Completion 12/14)

License & Certifications

Registered Nurse License - State

AHA BLS/CPR - Healthcare Provider

Preceptorship

Medical-Surgical floor of Hospital

- 120 hours of experience providing care for up to seven patients per shift. This included assessment, prioritizing, planning and evaluating care, administering medications, charting on the Hospital system, implementing Core Measures, developing time management, and practicing skills.

Clinial experience

- Critical Care Nursing General Hospital

- Pediatric Nursing General Hospital

- Obstetrics & Newborn Care General Hospital

- Mental Health Nursing General Hospital

- Medical-Surgical Nursing General Hospital

- Long Term Care & Rehab General Hospital [/TD]

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[TD]Customer Service Representative

Name of Animal Hospital [/TD]

[TD]2007-2012[/TD]

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[TD=colspan: 2]- Worked with a team of receptionists to provide customer service for a multi-doctor practice.

- Scheduled client appointments and coordinated specialized care with oncologists and orthopedic surgeons.

- Chosen to learn a new computer system and teach that system to other employees.

- Managed refilling and dispensing of prescription medications.

- Given the responsibility of managing the financial transactions and preparing the data for my manager.

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[TD]Veterinary Technician

Name of Emergency Animal Hospital

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[TD]2006-2007[/TD]

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[TD=colspan: 2]- Triaged emergency cases.

- Assisted doctors with medical procedures.

- Monitored and recovered patients from anesthesia.

- Performed diagnostic tests including radiographs and blood work.

- Prepared estimates for care and services to review with clients

- Managed hospital inventory of supplies and medications.

- Trained new employees.

Cover letter:

Dear Nurse Recruiter,

I am a recent graduate of the College of School and a licensed Registered Nurse. Please accept my application and resume for the entry-level nursing position you have posted on your website. With Your hospital's commitment to quality patient care, and the desire to hire nurses who provide care based upon the nursing process, I am confident that I am a strong candidate for the job. I completed my preceptorship on a medical-surgical floor and am interested in beginning my career within this specialty, or a similar area. I am eager to interview and begin working for you.

My previous work experience is in the veterinary field. Within that field I have become adept at combining medical care with customer satisfaction, knowing the importance of providing a high quality experience. In addition, I believe my animal hospital experience benefits me as a nurse in the following ways: I am able to remain calm and organized in high pressure situations. I am not overwhelmed by the clerical and administrative duties associated with nursing. I am accustomed to advocating for clients and functioning as a liaison between client and doctor. I am an effective team member capable of contributing to continuity of care. With these skills, and more, I will be a positive asset to your organization.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.[/TD]

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[TD=colspan: 2]Sincerely,

Please give me a job, any job. RN[/TD]

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[reaxmadd]

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[happyclinicRN, RN]

Can you add specific skills you used during your clinically? Also dates your licensing was effective, bls dates, etc.

[Bayat]

Quick and dirty. Usual disclamers: Look over the skills, knowledge and abilities and tailor to meet your personality:

Rea X. Madd, RN

123 Addr St * City, ST 12345 * [phone] * [email protected]

Registered Nurse moving up to humans

Seeking RN residency in a environment after completing Registered Nurse licensing nearing BSN degree with transferable technical skills and successful career in veterinary medicine. A dedicated and reliable professional with a steadfast commitment to patient satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

* A calm, empathetic demeanor to maintain excellent rapport while providing individualized care for those in need.

* Currently completing Registered Nurse program; knowledgeable in current care methods and techniques.

* Caring professional with solid work ethic. A team player able to relate with people at any level.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse in state of xxx, License number 012345678

BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers, certified by American Heart Association, renewal date

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

. . . * Med-surg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Prioritization skills

. . . * Patient assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Critical thinking skills

. . . *Patient/family communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Medical charting/documentation

. . . * Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Strong medical ethic

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Program: ABC COLLEGE - Nursing . . . anticipated completion 12/2014

Town, State

. . . * Senior status

Associate of Science: DEF COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nn/2013

Town, State

Associate of Applied Science: GHI TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Veterinary Technician . . nn/2006

Town, State

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

PRECEPTORSHIP NURSE XXX HOSPITAL, Location, ST . . . . . . . . Dates

Medical-Surgical Unit, 120 hours

Worked with Registered Nurse (preceptor) managing patient care in bed unit.

. . . * Provided care for up to seven patients per shift.

. . . * Assessed, prioritized, planned and evaluated care and medication administration, charting progress on Hospital system.

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ROTATIONS (date from - date completed):

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Location, ST

. . . * Critical Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx hrs. . . * Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx hrs

. . . * Obstetrics & Newborn Care . . xx hrs . . . * Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . xx hrs

. . . * Medical-Surgical . . . . . . . . . xx hrs . . . * Long Term Care & Rehab . . . xx hrs

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Customer Service Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nn/2007 - nn/2012

Name of Animal Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town, State

. . . * Worked with team of receptionists providing customer service for a multi-doctor practice.

. . . * Chosen to learn a new computer system for teaching that system to employees.

. . . * Managed refilling and dispensing of prescription medications.

Veterinary Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nn/2006 - nn/2007

Emergency Animal Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town, State

. . . * Assisted in a []-doctor animal hospital, including the 24-hour emergency critical care service, with triage cases and medical procedures.

. . . * Performed diagnostic tests including radiographs and blood work.

. . . * Managed hospital inventory of supplies and medications, maintaining lowered costs to clinic.

. . . * Trained new employees on clinic procedures and customer relations.