New Graduate Resume Critique

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Hi all! I graduated in May and passed the NCLEX in June. Ive been desperatly searching for a job. I know I do not have the most experience but I am diligent and a fast learner. Since there has been a lull in working, I have taken an ACLS course and am looking for volunteer jobs.

If you could look over this resume, Id really appreciate it. The more critical the better, I promise I won't argue :)

I also noticed the formatting looks kinda weird on here, but I promise it's much more smooth on the actual document!

Harry Potter, RN

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Registered Nurse looking to obtain an entry level nursing position in a facility that will help ease the transition of a recent graduate to a clinical nurse in a positive learning environment. Skilled in critical thinking, customer service, communication, and culturally competent care. Compassionate and calm in fast-paced, high-stressed environments and a self-motivated learner. Bi-lingual in Russian with an avocation for cooking, reading, and traveling, as well as a passion for helping others.

Education and Professional Development

  • Hogwarts (2013): Bachelor of Science, Nursing (GPA: 3.27, Major GPA: 3.37)
  • Study Abroad (Summer 2012): Summer Study Abroad
  • High School(2009): Member of the Arista Honor Society

Clinical Experience

Leadership Rotation: Hospital

Home Health Care: Home Health Care

Pediatric Rotation: Children's Hospital

OB Rotation: Hospital

Advanced Medical-Surgical Rotation: Hospital

Psych rotation: Hospital

Medical-Surgical rotation: Hospital

Geriatric Rotation: Monastery

Health Care Experience

CNA, Monastery Summer 2011-May 2013

Work with aged priests in assisting them with daily activities such as morning care, personal hygiene, and ambulation.

Service Break Experience, Guatemala Fall 2012 Worked in a nursing home, malnutrition center, food distribution center, a homeless shelter, and constructed houses.

Volunteer- Health Clinic, Philadelphia Spring 2012 Administered vaccines to underprivileged members of the community, performed assessments and teachings.

Volunteer- Recreational Therapist Assistant, Nursing Home 2005-2009 Assisted department in conducting recreational/leisure programs while also providing 1-1 visits with the elderly.

Leadership and Volunteer Activities

Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania

Nurses Without Borders

College of Nursing Mentoring Program

National Sorority

Co-Philanthropy Chair, Greek Week Chair, and Domestic Violence Week Awareness Chair.

Orientation Counselor

Provided a group of new students with the resources and direction needed to begin their Villanova college career.

Local Program Host at the Special Olympics

Served as a liaison between the Special Olympics Committee and the county participants to which assigned

Ambassador

Spoke with prospective students and families prior to campus tours and information sessions.

High School: Vice President and Co-founder of **** Club

Hosted the
Annual Carnival for ****
, raising over 1500 dollars

High School Peer Leader and Big Sibling:

Provided guidance to students in need

Additional Employment

Administrative Assistant, Jewelry Company Summer 2012

Handled schedules, fielded phone calls, used photoshop, helped with trunk shows, and organized databases.

Student Fundraiser, ***** September 2009-May 2010

Sales Associate, **** Summer 2009

Distinguished by organization with reward for generating top sales numbers on three occasions.

Babysitter 2005-Present

Tutor of Middle School and High School English/Math 2005-Present

Skills

  • Fluent in Russian
  • ACLS and BCLS certified

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Any advice? Ive been looking for a job since April. All help would be appreciated!! :)

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It seems long. I would get rid of all the stuff that isn't health care related.

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It seems long. I would get rid of all the stuff that isn't health care related.

I agree w/the post above. Try reading the job description of the job you're applying for to give some ideas of what the emoloyer is looking for.

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I agree with the previous two posts. Also, I don't think it is necessary to include high school information on your resume. You can keep the GPA information if you want, but I would omit it since it doesn't play a big part in obtaining a job unless you are applying for a new grad internship. All new nurses have clinical experiences, why don't you instead have a section labeled skills or summary of qualifications are briefly list your experience. I also agree to take out the stuff that isn't health care related. Lastly, limit your resume to 1 page. Good luck!

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Thank you for all the tips guys!

Cleaning it up now!

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