Updating my resume - Help, please?

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So two years ago when I was applying for my first RN job, I needed help adding info to fluff up my resume. Now I am having trouble consolidating my skill list. I have only had 1 nursing job but have worked as a Med Surg nurse for 2 years. The type of resume format I used before this job was a skill-based resume that focused on my skills from nursing school. I still have kind of used this format but I feel that I may need to consolidate it more. To me it feels unorganized and I am not quite sure where to start. I want to list all my skills but I also don't want to over-do it. I am going to paste my resume here and would really appreciate some insight on how to organize it. KEEP IN MIND - when I paste it, the layout will be a little random looking just because the formatting doesn't seem to copy over to this post very well.

Laura Weber

RN, BSN

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Patient-focused RN with 2+ years of experience on a Medical/Surgical unit. Seeking to secure a position as a RN for an organization that supports the standards of nursing practice as established by the occupation. This position would allow me to enhance my nursing knowledge and further develop my nursing skills in a manner that helps provide the best care and security for patients and their families

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  • Perform frequent and detailed patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages; manage average caseload of up to 8 patients per 12 hour shift.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process and self-management.
  • Utilize clinical expertise to administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, transfusion of blood products, test glucose levels, perform venipunctures, and perform EKGs.
  • Assisted with stroke codes, cardiac arrest, and rapid responses.
  • Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, unit secretaries and clinical technicians to deliver customer service-focused patient care.
  • Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery goals.
  • Precept student nurses and new hires on unit and hospital policies, clinical skills, and direct patient care.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in procedures, unit activities, and treatment.
  • Proficiency in the Cerner Millenium PowerChart documentation system, word processing, and excel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, quick-learner, motivated, and organized.
  • Strong reputation of being a team player and a passion for helping others.

WORK HISTORY

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

February 2014 - PRESENT

  • Assess, plan, and implement the nursing care of patients from admission, transfer, or discharge while maintaining appropriate documentation via Cerner Millennium Powerchart documentation system. In collaboration with the patient and family, provide theory-based professional nursing care and coordinate care delivery with the physician and other members of the health care team within the scope of the RN license.

EDUCATION

Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, VA

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

August 2010 - December 2013

500+ Clinical hours in various clinical settings which include medical-surgical, geriatric, mental health, coronary care, labor and delivery, pediatrics, oncology, and critical care. Senior practicum in Cardiac Surgical ICU.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Registered Nurse - Nursing Licensure Compact State of Maryland.

License #: ********

American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification - Current

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Resume Advice For Nurses forum

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Your resume is far to detailed. Hiring managers know what a med sure nurse does. bullet point your accomplishments, awards etc and get it down to 3/4 page. "Fluff" is a killer of job seekers. No manager worth her or his salt wants fluff.

Objective 1-2 lines

Education

Work History. dates, employer, position key duties (2 lines)

Awards Accomplishments

Certifications

Tell them why they should hire YOU in a 4 line cover letter. If you want advancement state it. If you excel in an area tell it. If you want to move into another area let it be known.

Fluff. Seriously? Who has time for fluff.

Best of luck..=)

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