New Graduate Resume Help: What to put where?

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Thank you to anyone who takes the time to help me!

So, I'm working on my new graduate resume and I'm having some difficulty on where to put experience/how to divide up my resume.

I volunteer as an EMT which I have listen under Professional Affiliations and Volunteer work- but I'm not sure if maybe it should be under Clinical Experience? Or should Clinical experience have it's own category and then I should have another for work experience (my paid position as resident care assistant)

Also, how do I show that I am both a member and a leader of the rescue squad because my responsibilities and description vary?

Lastly, I also did a study abroad program in public health nursing where I worked in hospitals in Africa. Where should I put this? It doesn't seem to fit into "Clinical Experience". I am considering listing clinical experience on a separate page??

Any thoughts, opinions, critiques are greatly appreciated!!

Name

Contact Info

Professional Summary

Ambitious and compassionate graduate nurse committed to providing unbiased, individualized, quality care to patients. Dedicated to continuing to practice, improve skills and build upon foundation of safe, honest and efficient nursing care.

Education

University of XX * Location September 2009- May 2013

Bachelor's of Science Professional Nursing

- GPA 3.6

Clinical Experience

XXX Hospital * Location September, 2011- Present

Student Nurse

- Perform all aspects of nursing care including assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient education, evaluation of progress, and documentation under supervision of Registered Nurse Preceptor

- Implement nursing interventions to achieve progress toward expected patient outcomes and prevent complications

- Evaluate and document patient responses to interventions and communicate with physicians/make referrals when necessary

- Senior Practicum on General Surgery Medical/Surgical Unit specializing in perioperative care: 126 hours

- Other rotations included Medical/Surgical-Cardiac Step-down Telemetry Unit (126 hours), Medical/Surgical Perioperative Unit (xx hours), Labor & Deliver/Postpartum (52 hours), Inpatient Psychiatry (84 hours), Pediatrics (xx hours)

Residential Care Facility Name * Location February 2012-Present

Resident Care Assistant

- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting including catheter care, transfers using mechanical lift, ambulation assistance using gait belt

- Communicate effectively with residents suffering from cognitive impairments and sensory losses

- Administer medications and maintain Medication Administration Record according to organizational policies

- Appropriate documentation of vital signs, intake and output, and observed changes in residents

- Preserve highest level of independence and dignity while maintaining safety of Alzheimers/Dementia patients in specialized

- Provide quality end of life care in accordance with hospice care plan and family members

Professional Affiliations and Volunteer Work

Rescue Squad Name * Location September, 2010- Present

Infection Control Officer

- Responsible for educating new members on infection control policies and procedures

- Ensure that squad members are utilizing appropriate infection control procedures at all times

Medic

- Volunteer EMT on Advanced Life Support Ambulance responding to medical emergencies on XXX Campus, Location and surrounding communities

- Perform assessment of scene and prioritize patients when necessary, based on severity of medical, psychological or traumatic injuries

- Identify and provide appropriate prehospital interventions including airway management, ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bleeding control, and immobilization of injuries (double spaced??)

- Communicate with dispatch and other Emergency Medical Service agencies to request additional resources and optimize care of patients

- Contributed over 3000 hours of volunteer service since September, 2010

MEDLIFE: Medicine, Education and Development to Low Income Families Everywhere December 2011-Present

Volunteer Clinic Member * Tena, Ecuador

- Set up mobile health care clinics in rural villages of the Napo region

- Provided medical care and preventative health education to village members in collaboration with local physicians, dentists, and obstetricians

- Assisted local doctors in preventative tests including Pap smears, breast cancer screening, blood pressure screening

Membership Officer * College Chapter

- Responsible for recruiting new members and orienting them to member responsibilities, missions and opportunities

Honors and Achievements

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member of Kappa Tau Chapter

Dean's List University of XXX School of Nursing Fall 2011

Green and Gold Scholarship for Academic Excellence to University of XXX

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member

Certifications and Skills

PRISM Patient Record and Information Systems Management Training at PRISM Academy Location Fall, 2011 Emergency Medical Technician- Basic National Registry of Emergency Technicians ##### Expires June, 2014 Professional Rescuer CPR/AED American Red Cross Expires ####

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I abbreviated it slightly, still looking for any feedback anyone could provide- the formatting is obviously off

Professional Summary

Ambitious and compassionate graduate nurse committed to providing unbiased, individualized, quality care to patients. Dedicated to continuing to practice, improve skills and build upon a foundation of safe, honest and efficient nursing care.

Education

University of XX• Location September 2009- May 2013

Bachelors of Science Professional Nursing

- Excelled in clinical rotations at XX Care providing quality care in collaboration with nurse preceptors

- Senior Practicum on General Surgery Medical/Surgical Unit

Work Experience

XXX Nursing Home• Location April 2012-Present

Resident Care Assistant

- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living

- Communicate effectively with residents suffering from cognitive impairments and sensory losses

- Administer medications and maintain Medication Administration Record according to organizational policies

- Appropriate documentation of vital signs, intake and output, and observed changes in residents

- Preserve highest level of independence and dignity while maintaining safety of Alzheimers/Dementia patients in specialized

- Provide quality end of life care in accordance with hospice care plan and family members

Professional Affiliations and Volunteer Work

XXRescue • Location September, 2010- Present

Infection Control Officer

- Responsible for educating new members on infection control policies and procedures

- Ensure that squad members are utilizing appropriate infection control technique in order to protect themselves and patients

Medic

- Volunteer EMT on Advanced Life Support Ambulance responding to medical emergencies on Campus, XX Town and surrounding communities

- Perform assessment of scene and prioritize patients when necessary, based on severity of medical, psychological or traumatic injuries

- Identify and provide appropriate pre-hospital interventions including airway management, ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bleeding control, and immobilization of injuries

- Contributed over 3000 hours of volunteer service since September, 2010

MEDLIFE: Medicine, Education and Development to Low Income Families Everywhere December 2011-Present

Volunteer Clinic Member • Tena, Ecuador

- Set up mobile health care clinics in rural villages of the Napo region

- Provided medical care and preventative health education to village members in collaboration with local physicians, dentists, and obstetricians

- Assisted local doctors in preventative tests including Pap smears, breast cancer screening, blood pressure screening

Membership Officer • College Chapter

- Responsible for recruiting new members and orienting them to member responsibilities, missions and opportunities

Honors

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member of Kappa Tau Chapter

Dean’s List University of XX School of Nursing, Fall 2011

Green and Gold Scholarship for Academic Excellence to University of XX

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member

Certifications and Skills

PRISM Patient Record and Information Systems Management Training at PRISM Academy Location Fall, 2011 Emergency Medical Technician- Basic National Registry of Emergency Technicians EMT #10988 Expires June, 2014

Professional Rescuer CPR/AED American Red Cross Expires December, 2013

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