New graduate LPN seeking resume help

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Hello, I recently graduated in May and became licensed in July but I am having trouble with my resume. I would like constructive criticism and suggestions on my resume. I have pulled different ideas from different resumes to help me create my resume...all my info is facts. Please Help! Thanks in advance!

XXXX Lewis, LPN

Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145

C: XXX-XXX-XXXX

email: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse looking to obtain an entry level position within your facility where I can provide the highest level of care using my healthcare education and training, communication skills and my self-directed prioritization skills.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CPR/AED for the professional rescuer

IV Therapy

WORK HISTORY:

Life Skills Assistant, 2/2013 - Present XXXXXX - Flourtown, PA

Assist residents with brain injuries with activities of daily livingMedication administration including insulin injections

Senior Program Associate, 8/2008 - 1/2012. Merion Station, PA

Assisted residents (individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities) in learning and practicing independent living and self-help skills

Medication administration including insulin injections

Served as a role model to residents by projecting a positive self-image of professionalism

Provided ongoing leadership, advice, training, feedback and guidance to staff concerning the job requirements and residents

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Chester Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 2/2013 - 4/2013

St. Edmond's Home for Children, 11/2012 - 1/2013

Frankie's World Medical Day Care, 11/2012 - 1/2013

Attleboro Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, 8/2012 - 10/2012, 5/2012 - 7/2012

Completed head to toe assessments on patient's

Responsible for recording patient's vital signs

Assisted pediatric patient's to meet developmental needs

Assessed and monitored patient status and provided care

Administered medication including IM and subcutaneous routes

Interacted with patients and families to promote a supportive environment

Assisted with activities of daily living

Completed proper documentation and charting

Provided wound care and colostomy care

EDUCATION:

Diploma: Practical Nursing, 2013XXXXX - Philadelphia, PA, 3.86 GPA

High School Diploma: Health Related Technology/Nursing Assistant, 2002 xxxxx - Philadelphia, PA

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Moved to resume advice forum to elicit further response.

I'm not sure where you cut & pasted from but it got jumbled when posting so it is difficult to read the format.

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I copied it from word. How can I paste it without it becoming jumbled

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

I think I fixed it. Your objective reads like an introductory cover letter. I would eliminate the high school information as you are seeking a professional licensed position Generally objectives are outdated as they are redundant (prospective employers know your objective is to get a job :) )

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Thank you!

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Take out the objective and put instead overview and use that area to highlight your strengths. You can put it in there you have CPR and IV certs, if you know another language i would also put it in there. Take out the clinical experience part and elaborate a bit more on you actual work experience. Good luck!

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Thank you

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