2nd Career Resume Critique

[ArrowRN, BSN, RN]

Hello guys

I am a second career changer coming from the telcom and cable industry and I'm trying to get my foot in the door at hospitals before I graduate. I'm looking at PCT or CNA positions but I am not a certified.

Being 2nd career I worked lots of other places however I did work for xx years as an EMT but that was 10 years ago so I dont know how relevant it is but i wanted it on my resume as health care experience. I am no longer a certified EMT

All my other positions were relatively same even though I switched companies. Some jobs i did were less than 6 months 1 was just a month and I'm including those to avoid gaps in my resume. I did have the odd job at walmart and a resturant as a cook for a couple months.

The good news is I managed to get my 4 page resume down to 1 page like everyone says fitting in my last 10 years work history. I just dont know how good it is. I also hope this will help me craft my Graduate nurse resume. Any suggestions are thoroughly welcomed...be candid and brutal I can take it:blink: lol.

Cover letter

My Name

My Address

Phone

email

Dear Manager,

I understand that you are looking for a__________________ with high quality training in the nursing field. I am _xxxMY NAME HERExxx_______, a 4th semester BSN nursing student at ____XXX UNIVERSITY_____. I have successfully completed my 3rd semester of nurse training and clinical rotations. This includes completion of C.N.A skills during my first semester at ___XXXX________ long term care facility in ___XXXXX_____ and various community health rotations. I also completed clinical rotations at ____XXXX_______ Hospital. This includes hours of training on the medical surgical, cardiovascular, mental health, obstetric and pediatrics units, also observations in PACU, ICU, GI, OR and ER units.

I believe that my training and high level of motivation makes me the ideal candidate for this position. I am a fast learner, great organizer and best of all, I am patient and compassionate to others. I expect to graduate from _XXX UNIVERSITY____ in __XXXX___2014.

My short term goal is to gain experience within the hospital environment before I graduate which will make me better prepared to face the challenges of a new Registered Nurse. My long term goal is to pursue a career in Critical Care Nursing.

I would very much like to meet with you to discuss opportunities for a career with Hospital XXX. To schedule an interview please call me at xxx-xxxx. I can also be easily contacted via email at [email protected]

Thank you for taking the time to review my cover letter and resume. I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely

my name here

The Resume layout is different and fits on 1 page. what should I remove what should I add?

Resume

address

phone

email

My name here

OBJECTIVE

To work for hospital xxxx as a Patient Care Technician thereby utilizing my knowledge and skills gained as a 4th semester BSN Nursing Student to deliver higher levels of quality care, safety and companionship to patients.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Adhere to safety and hygiene policies of institution, organized and detailed oriented, works well under pressure, expert in use of computer software, maintain clean and clutter free room, accurately obtain vital signs of patients, efficiently schedule and document care to patients, monitor and document intake and output, provide bed-baths, feeding, toileting, turning and ambulation of patients, performed bedside glucose sticks, provide dressings and wound care, assist with answering call lights of peers, provide suctioning under supervision of instructor, administered oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medication under supervision of instructor, report changes in patient status to R.N or instructor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Company x, POSITION X, YEAR TO YEAR

Company xxx POSITION X, YEAR

Company xxx POSITION X YEAR TO YEAR

Company xxxxxxx, POSITION X, YEAR

Company xxxxxx, POSITION X, YEAR TO YEAR

Company xxxxx, POSITION X, YEAR

Company xxxxx POSITION X, YEAR

Company xxxxx, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, YEAR TO YEAR

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY XXXXXXXXXXXX

Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing - XXXXX to present (GradXXXX 2014)

Completed 3 semester clinical rotations:

* C.N.A skills competency training : XXXXXX, XXXXX - Long-term care clinical

* XXXXX Health Center, XXXXX - Community health

* XXXXX Hospital: OB/GYN, medical/surgical, cardiovascular and pediatrics.

* XXXX HOSPITAL: Mental Health Unit

*** Under Education I omitted my pre-nursing AA arts Degree and my high school diploma to save space****

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Student Nurses Association - Member,

football, volleyball, baseball (these are all fake).

I omitted references to save space. Do I need to add References???

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

References not needed. Get rid of the objective as you covered that in your cover letter. Id put clinical skills, education, organizations then other work experience.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Put clinical experience & rotations together only expand on unique experiences that a typical nursing student might not have such as preceptorship in PICU.

HS diploma is assumed but your AA may be relevant.