New Grad Resume critique for dream hospital. Any advice greatly appreciated!

[Vvnmichelle]

Hello! Getting my resume together for my dream hospital (in California) has got me feeling the anxiety I felt when I applied for nursing school all over again. I've been trying to perfect my resume using suggestions found all over the internet for new grad nurses but it's so difficult when you get all sorts of advice saying "Keep it one page", "1.5 page resume is ok", "don't add an objective/summary", and so on.

This is the only time I will get to apply to this new grad program this year so the pressure is on. I'm applying to a NICU and perinatal position ( I love babies and moms! I can't wait to be surrounded by them!).

Aside from this resume, I will be adding a cover letter.

The format I followed is from a sample new grad rn resume in Brenda Brozek's (MAOL, RN, she's been a hiring manager in California I believe) "You're Hired: A Nurse's Guide to Success in Today's Job Market".

Vi, BSN

### place, City, CA 95### | [phone] | [email protected]

Health Care Experience

Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Sharp Mary Birch Research/Teaching Hospital for Women & Newborns | San Diego, CA

Summer Externship: May-August 2015

- Under supervision of an RN and for a total of 120 hours, provided patient care to 2-4 patients in an 84 bed unit.

- 120 bedside hours were completed along with 15 non-bedside hours.

- Responsibilities included: assessment, medication administration, feedings, IV care and maintenance, glucose monitoring, documentation on electronic charting, and other nursing care.

- Educated parents and family members regarding feedings, diagnosis, medications, and other topics, as well as providing emotional support.

Medical/Surgical Unit | Alvarado Hospital | San Diego, CA

Fall Externship: August-December 2015

- Under supervision of an RN, delivered patient care to 3-5 patients for a total of 120 hours.

- Responsibilities included: assessment, medication administration, wound care, dressing changes, tube feedings, IV care and maintenance, glucose monitoring, documentation on electronic charting, discharging patients, and other nursing care.

- Communicated with patients and family members; provided emotional support and taught information regarding diagnosis, discharge, procedures, self-care, medications, and other topics.

Health –Related Service Organizations

Medical Brigade | Sangkhalburi, Thailand | Students HEAL | January 2015

A select group of nursing students working with licensed professionals to bring healthcare to those most in need. These students fundraised to bring medical supplies to the underprivileged rural areas of Thailand and held free clinics to villages in the area who otherwise could not receive healthcare.

Other Work Experience

Grocery Clerk | Sprouts Farmers Market |San Diego, CA | April 2015-August 2015

Provided prompt and friendly customer service maintaining merchandise according to department

- Awarded Employee of the Month” in the customer service category.

Courtesy Clerk | Save Mart Super Market | City, CA | May 2008-August 2013

Demonstrated exceptional customer service through strong interpersonal communication while maintaining a clean store environment and assisted customers with their groceries.

- Selected to receive the company's prestigious President's Award

Education

San Diego State University| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | December 2015

Some College| Associates in Arts in Natural Science| December 2012

Certification

American Heart Association BLS Certification, Current-2013

Professional Organizations

American Neonatal Nurses Association | Current-September 2015

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses | Current- September 2015

California Nursing Student's Association | February 2016- August

- Received Certificate of Recognition” May, 2015

Everything up until my clinical practicum info mentioned below has fit onto one page ( size 10 font). I have left my clinical practicum for the end in case there is a section in the application where I can input this. If there is only a place for my resume then I intend to incorporate this into the education section.

Clinical Practicum/Site/Number of Hours:

Client Assessment: San Diego State University Skills Lab/ Scripps La Jolla Hospital, San Diego (90)

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice: Scripps La Jolla Hospital, San Diego (90)

Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill Adult (Med/Surg): Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego (225)

Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family: Sharp Chula Vista Hospital, Chula Vista (112.5)

Pediatric Nursing: Rady's Children's Hospital, San Diego (112.5)

Nursing Care of Complex, High Acuity, or Critically Ill Patients: VA San Diego Hospital, San Diego (112.5)

Gerontological Nursing: Sharp Hospice, San Diego (45)

Community Health Nursing: North Central Public Health Department, San Diego (90)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Aurora Behavior Health Center, San Diego (90)

Nursing Management & Leadership: Kaiser Permanente, San Diego (90)

As mentioned before, any advice would be immensely appreciated. Thank you!

[sailornurse]

I would put the education first, then professional organizations then certifications. then the experience. That is how my resume is.