Need application and resume advise

[kabu]

Hello to all, I am writing in hopes to acquire some good advice. I have failed ADN program twice. I have spent the last 4 years trying to complete an ADN program (1 year prerequisite, 3 years ADN step-up from LPN). You could say that with all the ADN classes I have completed, and what I have learned from the error of my ways, I could well be an RN, or could challenge the NCLEX and pass if there was such a thing. Ironically, I failed the very clinical rotation I successfully made through in the other school. I only had 10 week to go. I have lost well over $100,000 within these years and I have not worked because I wanted to give the ADN all I could in hopes in making sure I achieved my desired dream. I have spent so much time trying to move forward into a certain direction it has been difficult for me to move back and/or into a different direction.

I must say that I have read that other people have gone through this same hardship, and it is good to hear that they have passed nursing school after the third time around. It is also good to see some of the more positive responses of support from this website toward these people who have failed and are looking for some encouragement to go back to school. However, I do not have the luxury of trying a 3^rd time. It is now time for me to go back to work.

I will first look for long term care and/or family practice work as a LPN - maybe per diem. Hospital is not out of the question but I do want to try for the other first.

I have 3 questions and have attached my resume:

1) As I have mentioned I have not worked for 4 years and I now need a job. I am not sure if I need to disclose the fact that I have been through nursing school twice within 3 years and failed both (1 year of prerequisites and 3 years ADN Programs), or just say "I've been going to school and spending time with my husband while we have the opportunity, but know I'm ready to go back to work." ???

2) They say you only need to disclose 10 work experience years. I had worked for the same health care facility for over 11 years with a 1.5 year break for LPN schooling to make a total of a 13 year span.

On Resume I will only show one employer that represents 10 years. On application will I need to list more employers beyond the 10 years or just keep it to the one employer???

3) Would anyone look at my resume below and let me know what they think? Your advice would be invaluable. The format is a little off. I manage to get it all on one page but had to make margins less than 1 inch. Thank you.

Name Name Name, L.P.N. Adress, phone

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Compassionate and competent Licensed Vocational Nurse offering over 11 years of clinical experience. Consistently earned praise from clients and supervising personnel for delivering excellent nursing care. Continuing education in the health care profession since 1996. Strong awareness of financial aspects and the continuing need for delivering safe and creative ways for cost effective systems and methodologies of health care.

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• Parameters for a variety of physical examinations
  
• CHDP's and age related parameters
  
• Allergy antigen injections & monitoring
  
• Various testing procedures, including lung function testing with spirometry
  
• Staff and student training
  
• Interaction with vendors
  

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• Referrals
  
• Patient teaching
  
• Patient advocacy
  
• Venipuncture
  
• Phlebotomy
  
• IV Therapy
  
• Vital Signs
  
• Drug Administration
  
• Immunizations
  
• Foley catheters
  

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• Ordering of supplies
  
• General office
  
• Patient Scheduling
  
• Transcribing
  
• Insurance knowledge
  
• CPT & ICD-9 Coding
  
• Familiar with programs for the underprivileged where applicable.
  

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• General computer skills
  
• PC literate
  
• Word 2010
  
• PowerPoint 2010
  
• Outlook 2010
  

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PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE

2001 -2009 Lolipop Clinics, Lolipop, NM

Location of responsibilities: Sugarland Family Practice, Sugarland, NM

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Responsibilities: Assisted with patient care, stabilizing patients for emergency transport, and follow up | Assessed, monitored and documented patient symptoms and vital signs | Referrals | Drug administration, including allergy injections for Allergy Associates in Whoville | Various testing procedures and lab preparations for processing | Respiratory treatments & assessments | IV therapy | Venipuncture | Phlebotomies for Hemochromatosis and Polycythemia | Wound dressing & care | Preparation & set-up for minor procedures/surgeries | Ordering of supplies | training of new nurses and student nurses | On occasion, assist with scheduling and medical records.

Key Achievements: Responsible for a smooth running back office for a fast paced family practice. Managed and prioritized a case load of up to 50 patients in a day. Able to prepare accurate lab requests. Instrumental in move to a new clinic. Initiated the process for opening a Family Planning account.

1996 - 1999 Lolipop Clinics, Lolipop, NM

Location of responsibilities: Sugarland Family Practice, Sugarland, NM

Medical Assistant and Back Office Coordinator

Responsible for all back office duties in a busy clinic.

EDUCATION

2012 Associates of Science with Honors

College, Somewhere, NM

2001 Licensed Vocational Nursing

College, Another Place, NM

1996 Medical Assisting program

Tech College, Some City, NM

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

CPR Certification --------- Expires 1/2015

LVN License --------------- Expires 8/2014

IV Therapy Certification - Since 2001

American Red Cross Volunteer

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Did you graduate with honors? I would list them all...all your positions. I think

I’ve been going to school and spending time with my husband while we have the opportunity, but know I’m ready to go back to work.

is more than enough information.

good luck!

[kabu]

Thank you so much for your advice, it already has helped. Yes - the AS degree at the other school was Honors. LVN certificate I have to dig out and look at my grade point average - it was good too, something like 3.5 to 3.8. You are so sweet to sent me the above quotes.:)

[Bayat]

I'm assuming that the nursing program was part of the Associate degree you received in 2012. So you can show the number of credit hours you earned toward the program and list any special electives you learned that may interest an employer. If brought up in an interview, just explain that a RN wasn't really your calling and you ran out of money.

Overall the resume is a bit cluttered-looking. See what you make of this to help in your revision:

Ka Bu, LVN

123 Street Address * City, ST * phone * [email protected]

Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse

Over 11 years in family practice settings and extensive practical experience produced a thorough command of nursing treatments. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Seeking leadership role in .

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

* Compassionate and competent professional offering over 11 years of clinical experience.

* Consistently earned praise from clients and supervising personnel for delivering excellent nursing care.

* Continuing education in the health care profession since 1996.

* Strong awareness of financial aspects and the continuing need for delivering safe and creative ways for cost effective systems and methodologies of health care.

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Vocational Nurse in State of New Mexico, License number

CPR Certification through American Red Cross, Expires 1/2015

IV Therapy Certification through , 2001 to current

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

. . . * Phlebotomy. . . . . . . . . . . . .* Patient advocacy . . . . . . . . * Immunizations

. . . * Venipuncture. . . . . . . . . . . .* Patient teaching . . . . . . . . .* CPT & ICD-9 Coding

. . . * IV Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . * Patient scheduling . . . . . . . * Microsoft Office Suite

. . . * Patient assessment. . . . . . . * Foley catheters. . . . . . . . . . * Strong medical ethic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Licensed Vocational Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 -2009

LOLIPOP CLINICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lolipop, NM

Contracted at Sugarland Family Practice, Sugarland, NM, on a per-diem basis.

. . . * Managed and prioritized a case load of up to 50 patients per day for assessments, care plans, immunizations .referrals, medications, IV therapy, and minor procedure/surgery preparations.

. . . * Was instrumental with arranging details for clinic move to new location.

. . . * Initiated process for opening a Family Planning account.

. . . * Ensured smooth running back office for a fast paced family practice with ordering supplies, training new and student nurses and assisting with scheduling and medical records.

Medical Assistant and Back Office Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 - 1999

LOLIPOP CLINICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lolipop, NM

Contracted at Sugarland Family Practice, Sugarland, NM, on a per-diem basis.

. . . * Supported physicians by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration and monitoring.

. . . * Maintained all responsible back office duties in a busy clinic.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science: COLLEGE -

Somewhere, NM

. . . * Honors program

. . . * Completed nn credits toward Nursing accreditation

. . . * Coursework in []

Certificate of Completion: COLLEGE - Licensed Vocational Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001

Another Place, NM

Certificate of Completion: TECH COLLEGE - Medical Assisting program . . . . . . . . . . . 1996

Some City, NM

AFFILIATIONS

Volunteer: American Red Cross,

[kabu]

My goodness Bayat. I wish I had known about All Nurses years ago - It has been a wealth of information thus far. This has been a painful transition for me and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the time that you spent knowing that there must be thousands of registered users. I thought my resume seemed cluttered but I was not sure what I needed to keep, delete or rearrange. Your response is exactly what I was looking for.

By the way, I aqcuired my AS degree for my LVN in 2012 after I got my LVN certification & license in 2001 from a different college.

Thank you so very much.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

I am curious then what programs for RN have you failed then if you graduated with honors in 2012 with your AS for your LPN?

[kabu]

Ok.

- In 2001 I received my LVN Certification at a particular college (X) without an AS degree.

- In 2009/10 I started working on some pre-requisites at community college (Z) to get into a particular ADN program that is out of my geographical area. I then went into the ADN step-up program and failed clinical (My nervousness did not help me around this particular instructor; however, I did well earlier that day with another instructer). Whatever.

- I went back to College (Z) to complete my AS degree. I arranged it with them so that they would give me an Associates of Science LVN degree, and they did once I transferred my LVN program transcripts from the first college (X). At both community colleges (X & Z) I did very well.

- I then tried another ADN upgrade program and was 1/2 way thru the last semester and got axed from the clinical rotation I ironically did fine in at the other ADN school.

Geez, maybe I just need to step back and take a break.