New grad resume. Please critique

[jprxs]

Hi everyone! I am new LPN grad. I have been sending my resume everywhere and have not gotten a single call. Please take a look at my resume and if you could please give some advice.

The format DOES NOT look like this. I just copied and pasted it.

Thanks everyone!

Here it is:

First & Last Name

Address

Phone #

Email add

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

-Successfully completed clinical placements in long-term and acute care settings

-Nursing experience including clinical placements in colorectal, gynecology, general and vascular surgery, chronic kidney disease clinic and rehabilitation nursing

-Proficient documentation skills using *Insert computer documentation tool*

-Devoted and motivated learner who utilizes excellent critical nursing skills to the nursing process

-Professional and disciplined individual who exhibits effective patient care and communication skills that have been acknowledged by instructors and other health care professionals

-Exceptional capacity to multi-task: handling priorities in an organized manner and foster the provision of safe patient care

-Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and health care providers

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

-BLS-CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

-It's Your Move Certification from PROVINCE health services

-XXX scholarship received in October 2014

- for outstanding academic performance

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Practical Nursing Diploma - (September 2013-December 2014)

SCHOOL

CITY, PROVINCE

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Rehabilitation and Recovery Unit

FACILITY

XX 2014-XX 2014

• Delivered outstanding nursing care by assisting patients with life-changing health situations, such as chronic illnesses and physical disabilities; worked collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to aid patients' and families' needs and goals
  
• Efficiently managed medication administration for up to 10 patients; performed dressing care, conducted physical and mental assessments as per unit's policies and standards
  
• Managed transcription of physicians' orders, admissions and discharges
  

Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic

XX Health Centre

XX 2014- XX 2014

-Participated in the PROVINCE Renal Program (****) with supporting patients who are at risk for developing kidney disease or have poor renal function

-Assessed patients' current medication lists to effectively control risk factors of renal disease

-Educated patients about proper techniques of self-administration of medications

Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - Unit xx

HOSPITAL

XX 2014 - XX 2014

-Provide exceptional and complete nursing care for patients diagnosed with various vascular diseases.

-Continued to develop critical thinking, organization, time management and acute care skills to work efficiently with patients and colleagues

- Performed excellent post-amputation wound care, wound packing and diabetic foot care

General Surgery (Focus on Colorectal & Gynecology) - Unit xx

HOSPITAL

XX 2014- XX2014

-Managed to care for pre and postoperative patients with medication administration, dressing changes, drain care, IV therapy, and general nursing care with minimal assistance

-Implemented Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) project and comfort rounds in patient care

-Facilitated admission, patient teaching, discharges and transfers; participated on interdisciplinary team

LONG TERM Care Centre

XX 2014-XX2014

-Aided with bedside care including feeding, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene

-Exposed to various interlinked health disorders and physical complications

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

You need to do some reflecting on how to incorporate your ideas into a resume. We've given you some valuable advice here.

Every nursing program assigns projects and learning plans to their students while they are in clinicals. What were yours and how do they relate to your goals? Only you know the answer to that.

[umad]

"Did you work on any projects there? What was the focus of your learning plans?"

Can you please give me examples of these? Thank you.

Ex) Any research projects you did for school

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

The bullets you've listed under your clinical experience need to be condensed. It's much too wordy. That's why I've suggested that you visit the career section here on AN and sites such as Monster to get some ideas.

Hiring managers only have time to scan quickly because we see piles of resumes. If they're too long, often those resumes go in the garbage. Since you really need to improve your chances of getting the interviews, you've got to get to the point.

Good luck!

[MoshRN]

I learned to only put facts. No curteous, positive team player, fluff stuff. Instead tell them what you did, "Implemented policy change." Think back, I bet you did amazing things you could highlight....rather than repeat everything everybody does in nursing school. PM me if you want more info on what I mean.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

Managers don't really care about all the fluff (Ie: team player, compassionate, etc....) because it doesn't indicate anything. If you haven't worked on any policies, indicating your learning plan goals and what you did gives the reader greater insight.

Have you held any leadership roles? What are your career goals? This would be more significant.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

Since I have been interviewing and screening many applicants over the last few weeks, i'll re-iterate a few points:

- Make your resume as concise and easy to read as possible. Proof read!

-Omit the objective statement and references upon request. Waste of space.

-If you're listing bullets, 4-5 maximum. After that, most managers stop reading.

-Prepare for your interview in advance. There are resources all over AN and the internet in general discussing how to answer common questions.

-Research the mission and values of the company you are applying, because we all ask what you've read. If you can't tell me anything about the organization then it's unlikely that I will hire you. Many applicants DO make the effort to do some research.

I hope that helps!