NJ new grad BSN Resume critique. PLEASE HELP, YOUR ADVICE IS SO APPRECIATED!

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  1. New Grad RN, BSN - what was your experience as a new hire?

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      I did a nurse residency program which helped the transition. you should try to do it
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      The hospital that hired me had a good orientation and paired me with a preceptor, I feel like I got the same as a formal recidency
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      I had an orientation that wasn't really enough, but my preceptor was good and I learned a lot from them
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      they hired me and just threw me in - I wish there was more of an orientation period
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      they just threw me in and it worked!

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Just graduated with my BSN (I did one of those second degree programs) and am getting conflicting advice about format, content, even certain grammer. Your advice would be SO appreciated! I'm currently a tech but (like all new grads) am desperately trying to get a job when I am licensed!! Thanks in advance!!!!!!! PS i tried to keep the format here the same as I have in my actual file

Jane Doe

22 Adpie Drive, Heartland, NJ 12345

(555) 555 – 5555 [email protected]

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated BSN)

Adpie School of Nursing, Town, NJ – May 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Nother University, Town, NJ – Jan 2013

Certifications & Skills

· New Jersey R.N. license pending NCLEX examination - scheduled test date Aug 6, 2015

· Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

· Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation in Epic, Cerner & eClinicalWorks

Professional Experience

Neuroscience Clinical Care Technician, A Specific Hospital, Heartland, NJ – June 2015-present

·Obtain and document patients' intake and output volumes, vital signs, and blood glucose levels

·Coordinate delivery of efficient, high quality care to 8-15 patients under the delegation of several RNs

·Support nurses, physical therapists, and fellow care technicians to achieve patient safety and satisfaction

Anatomy & Physiology Supplemental Instructor, Heartland Community College, Town, NJ – Aug-Dec 2013

·Lead biweekly content review sessions for course with historically high failure rate

·Collaborate with course professor and students to create effective review materials

·Students who regularly attended my sessions earned an average of 18% higher cumulatively

Health Communication Research Assistant, Nother University School of Communication, Town, NJ – 2012

·Assist professors and doctoral students to perform grant-funded research on HIV status disclosure

·Analyze and code qualitative research data with intricate attention to detail

Medical Receptionist, Dr. John Doe, MD, Town, NJ – Jun-Sep 2012

·Perform Methadone treatment application requests for new patients

·Manage patient medical records, follow up appointments and lab results

Collaborate with insurance companies to obtain required compensation

Ropes Course Instructor, Certain Camp & Conference Center, Town, MD – summer 2009 & 2010

·Organize and teach rappelling and rock wall climbing classes for 8-12 children or adults at a time

· Maintain a safe and encouraging environment by focusing on the positive outcomes of teamwork

Server/Bartender, Heartland Bar, Town, NJ – Sep 2009-Jun 2012

· Provide exceptional customer service through strong interpersonal communication skills

·Serve as preceptor for new employees

Leadership & Volunteerism

·Elected Class Representative, Adpie School of Nursing Student Government – Jan 2014-May 2015

·National Student Nurse Association, Member – Jan 2014-Mar 2015

·Community Ambassador, Adpie School of Nursing – Sep-Dec 2015

·University Ambassador, Nother University Alternative Spring Break – Jan-May 2009

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I think what you have is good - maybe use less general terms when describing your PCT job

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also I don't know if you should write about when you are going to be licensed. anyone else know?

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