New Grad Resume Help for L&D

[babyrnhlw]

Hi all! So I'm a new member but long time lurker. I just got my bachelor's degree July 30 and am so stoked! I've been applying to all women and children related units within a 60 mile radius because I want Labor and Delivery so bad! Today I actually got a call that I have an interview so I'm totally freaking out with excitement and nerves and everything!

The reason I'm posting today is because I am looking for critique on my resume. I don't have my RN license yet, I'm waiting to get the email so I can schedule my nclex...

Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

**RESUME**

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse

EDUCATION

Our Lady of the Lake College, Baton Rouge, LA 2011-2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 2010-2011

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Franklinton High School, Franklinton, LA 2006-2010

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

· Clinical Rotations: Nursing homes, Med-Surg floors, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Emergency Room, and Intensive Care Unit

· Course Work: Nursing Fundamentals, Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Public Health Nursing, Med-Surg, Obstetrics and Obstetrical Emergencies, Pediatrics, and Psychiatric

· Volunteer Service: triaging for Louisiana Dental Association with Louisiana Mission of Mercy, organization of marathon fundraiser for A.C.T. Now for Autism, construction work with World Changers

· Personal Strengths/Characteristics: positive social skills, teamwork, organization, prioritizing and time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Service Learning Projects: Women's Health Education class, Proposal for Substance Abuse class, Assessment of Disaster Plan at Dutchtown High School, AED drills at Ascension Parish Schools

· Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel; Cerner

JOB HISTORY

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA 2013-present

Nurse Technician

· Assist with patient bathing, feeding, and preparation for treatment

· Take and record vital signs, intake, and output

· Assist nursing personnel with a variety of duties

· Perform security rounds in patient rooms

Bouncing Off The Walls Inflatable Business, Baton Rouge, LA 2012-2013

Assistant/Secretary

· Scheduled reservations for clients via phone call or email

· Managed item inventory and client information on Microsoft Excel

· Assisted in keeping the business website up to date and user-friendly

· Provided childcare for toddler and school-aged child with Autism

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Basic Cardiac Life Support

American Heart Association

Expires August 2017

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS

Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), Dean's List, Parish Farm Bureau Scholarship, State Farm Bureau Scholarship, Franklinton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

[hkbmgs77]

I had mines as follows:

Medical Surgical: Hospital Name, # hours Month Year - Month Year

Pediatrics: Hospital Name, # hours Month Year - Month Year

Etc

The dates are aligned on the right and the rotation, hospital name and hrs are aligned to the left. Hopefully it makes sense!

[mamagui]

Lisa Miller teaches electronic fetal monitoring at conferences all over the country - this is a very good course:

https://proedcenter.com/Speaker__Lisa_A_Miller.html

AWHONN has an online EFM program - this is a very good place to start.

https://www.awhonn.org/awhonn/content.do?name=02_PracticeResources/2G5a_OnlineLearningCenter.htm#IntroFHMOnline

Off topic a bit, but I was wondering if, as a student, I can take the online course and get certified to read EFM? I noticed on the website that it says that it is intended for RNs, APRNs, some physicians, and LPNs, but I would really like to get this cert to make myself more marketable as I graduate in December. TY

[queenanneslace, ADN, MSN, APRN, CNM]

You can take the course, of course, but gaining certification - C-EFM - is another whole deal.

You will likely not need to have a certification in EFM to work in OB nursing - but you will be expected to be familiar with EFM and how to respond to different patterns and tracings.

[quiltanddanceRN]

This is repeating what others have mentioned, but I also really recommend getting what OB related certs you can, if you have the offerings in your area. ACLS, NRP, Stable (I had to drive a few hours for that one), and maybe even PALS. The AWHONN intro to EFM online course someone else linked to is honestly the only EFM training I would recommend before getting some hands on experience. When I got a position in OB as a newish grad, the DON who hired me said that the certs I had were the reason she hired me.

Also - I love the idea of sitting in on some CBE classes (I wish I'd thought of that when I was trying to get into OB!).

The last thing I'll say: I applied to what felt like dozens of OB positions before I got my foot in the door. Persistence is key. Good luck!