Need Resume Help to land an outpatient infusion position

[jayjaykay]

Hi!

I graduated May 2007 and have been working on a med/surg floor (some oncology patient experience here and there) since August 2007. My goal has been to do outpatient chemo, and a position is open at another facility that I am going to apply for. I just completed the ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course. I also rec'd my ACLS provider cert. I have okay IV skills - I am taking a full day course at my hospital this week re: IV's, central lines, ports.

I need help as far as how to best present the experience I have. I have basic med/surg experiences, and from reading other posts on resumes, do not want to bog down the resume with mundane details.

Thanks for any helpful suggestions!

[Just Jojo]

I have not read any of the other posts regarding resumes as they apply specifically to oncology positions. BUT, I can tell you that the panel of nurses that hired me for my current position told me they selected me because of something on my resume not related to nursing. So, I would say if you have worked in another position of some complexity, you should make sure to list it even though it might not have been in nursing, or anywhere else in healthcare! Good luck on your search.

[bottomsup]

What state are you located in? I landed an Oncology Infusion position right out of nursing school...they paid for my 2 day ONS certification course. We could use some help here where I am....

[RNOCN2311]

For anyone wishing to get into oncology outpatient the best skill you can bring is adaptation. You are a case worker, dietitian, pastor, IV specialist, educator, triage nurse, able to apply your clinical knowledge for insurance approvals..... jack of all trades basically.

[jayjaykay]

Thanks for all the input!

I live in Northwest New Jersey and the postion I applied for is in a large magnet hospital in PA. They require 2-3 years clinical experience, oncology preferred - they don't feel that 1 year is enough to handle the responsiblity. I tried to sell my "adaptation" skills - but the person I spoke with was rather discouraging and unsupportive.

I was offered an opportunity in a physician's office to train with two highly qualified and experienced chemo nurses. I think I may go that route - even though mixing your own meds is a daunting proposition - Thanks for the replies ...