My Registered Practical Nurse Resume

[hypnotizer90, BSN, RN]

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Motivated and dedicated professional seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) position to contribute expertise in a healthcare environment.

PROFILE

- Completed 4 semesters of nursing training on units focusing on medical/surgical, geriatric, continuing care complex, and rehabilitation.

- Applied critical thinking, problem - solving, and decision - making independently or with the professional team.

- Practiced medication administration and patient assessment within the RPN scope of practice.

- Obtained extensive training in management, organization, and leadership skills.

- Highly dedicated and flexible team player while showcasing communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

Practical Nurse Diploma Oct. 2013

(College Name), (Address)

- Overall GPA 3.5/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

(HOSPITAL NAME), (Address) May - Aug. 2013

Nursing Student Consolidation, Geriatric Unit

- Organized and prioritized care of 4 geriatric patients while supervised by preceptors.

- Attended and shared patient status updates in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.

- Administered medications as per College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) practice standard and hospital policies and protocols.

- Documented in timely manner, observed patient's privacy and confidentiality.

(HOSPITAL NAME), (Address) Jan. - April 2013

Nursing Student, Medical/Surgical Unit

- Managed time effectively in caring 2 post - surgical patients.

- Assessed pain, monitored patient's response to medications, and evaluated results.

- Practiced medical asepsis and followed isolation procedures.

- Educated patients regarding questions and nursing interventions.

(HOSPITAL NAME), (Address) Sept. - Dec. 2012

Nursing Student, Medical/Cardiac Unit

- Gathered and connected required data in caring 2 patients.

- Notified nurse/instructor on unexpected results after assessment.

- Prepared and administered medication after testing preparations and training.

- Enhanced nurse - client relationship by communicating therapeutically.

- Identified and evaluated nursing intervention outcomes.

(HOSPITAL NAME), (Address) Jan. - April 2012

Nursing Student, Continuing Care Complex Unit (CCCU)

- Developed organizational skills in caring 2 patients with chronic illnesses.

- Completed tasks and helped others before end of shift.

- Maintained professionalism in working with the team.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

(Restaurant Name), (Address) Nov. 2009 - June 2012

Swing Manager

- Provided consistent training and constructive feedbacks on crews, served guests with fast and accurate customer service.

- Improved management and problem - solving skills, handled customer complaints and issues.

(HOSPITAL NAME), (Address) Feb. - June 2011

Medical Administrative Assistant, Cooperative Education Program

- Developed interpersonal skills, communicated well to professionals and outpatients.

- Applied multi - tasking and organizational skills, completed given tasks.

ACTIVITIES/HONORS

- Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Certificate of Registration for RPN

- Updated Standard First - Aid and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) level C for Health Care Providers (HCP)

- Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), Member

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

Aquarium Maintenance

- Maintained and nourished an aquarium tank, cared for aquatic life such as various fish and plants.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

[Fiona59]

Just too much of everything.

Education: XYC College - Graduated PN Programme 2013

Activities/Honours? Just go with Current CPR, 2014 Practice Permit Issued by CNO or whoever.

Listing each clinical placement is filler.

Experience: Placement in various insert Health Authority facilities.

Then list your jobs.

Hobbies? I've never put them on a resume. Some managers may ask, others just want to know about how punctual you are.

Take your resume to your colleges career services advisors. They will condense it for you.

[macgirl]

List the units you worked on. Then list what you learned in bullet points. They know what you learned in school. Make what you learned generalized. Time management...was it just that unit? or for every unit? (I hope every)

-Applied critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making independently or with the professional team.

- Practiced medication administration and patient assessment within the RPN scope of practice.

- Administered medications as per College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) practice standard and hospital policies and protocols.(These two are very similar, no? Combine them.)

- Obtained extensive training in management, organization, and leadership skills.

- Highly dedicated and flexible team player while showcasing communication and interpersonal skills.

- Organized and prioritized care of patients, while supervised by preceptors.

- Attended and shared patient status updates in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.

- Documented in timely manner, observed patient’s privacy and confidentiality.

- Assessed pain, monitored patient’s response to medications, and evaluated results.

- Practiced medical asepsis and followed isolation procedures.

- Educated patients regarding questions and nursing interventions.

- Gathered and connected required data in caring for patients.

- Notified any unexpected results after assessment.

- Prepared and administered medication after testing preparations and training.

- Identified and evaluated nursing intervention outcomes.

- Maintained professionalism in working with the team.

[hypnotizer90, BSN, RN]

Hello,

I am just looking back at this post and I am thankful for your comments. I have never been to college career advisor and I believe it is a must.

Searching for a job was tough for me but I was able to be connected with my classmate who recommended me in her workplace. I just celebrated my 1 year work anniversary as an RPN.

On the other hand, I am currently upgrading parttime into my BScN, hopefully will be done Dec 2018.