I cannot take a refresher course until the fall. I have been out clinically for 9 years. prior to that I worked in an OB/GYN office for 2 years. I am thinking of applying at a nursing home as an LPN and easing my way in. MY RN license is valid and always has been. I have not been "just a housewife" for 9 years. Far from it. I have so much to offer and yet I fear my applications are getting tossed.
Here's a chopped-down (no descriptions) version of my resume; contact details eliminated. Critics, advice, please. BTW, I worked FT before college but it was in a bakery and non-relevant:
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
8/1993 - 8/1998 D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY
B.S. Nursing, Cum Laude. 3.59 GPA.
22 cr. towards M.S. Nursing. 3.33 GPA.
Licensure: NYS R.N. License No: 49%$#^.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Health-Related:
6/1998 - 8/1999Planned Parenthood of Buffalo & ErieCounty
Community Educator/Registered Nurse
8/1997 - 6/1998Planned Parenthood of Buffalo & ErieCounty
Clinical Specialist/Registered Nurse
12/1996 - 8/1997 AllCare Family Services, Buffalo, NY
Home Healthcare Assistant
Managerial & Administrative:
8/1999 - Present The Edwardian Book Cellar - Owner & Sole Operator
Is this better? LOL, I'm sorry...it's just so frustrating. I am going to mail out this page only. (I took my name and address of the top). I have an interview tomorrow morning at a SNF. I hope I get it...something...anything. I look forward to waking up and seeing your input.
EDUCATION
8/1993 - 8/1998 D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY
B. S. in Nursing, Cum Laude
22 cr. in M. S. Community Health Nursing
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
6/1998 - 8/1999Planned Parenthood of Buffalo & ErieCounty
Community Educator/Registered Nurse
□Implemented the Baby-Think-It-Over Program
□Created/published first newsletter
□Began local website development
□Created educational programs from the ground up
□Taught at various locations to children, adolescents, adults
□Provided telephone counseling
□Implemented Walk-In Pregnancy Testing Program
□Implemented Morning After Contraception Program
□Appeared as media liaison
□Traveled to various workshops and conferences
□Assisted marketing with selection of promotional items
□Established a presence at local health fairs and events
8/1997 - 6/1998Planned Parenthood of Buffalo & ErieCounty
Clinical Specialist, Registered Nurse
□Intake interviews and assessment
□Exam preparation
□Assisting with procedures
□Dispensing and administering oral and intra-muscular meds
□Contraceptive disbursement and education
□HIV testing and education
□Phlebotomy
□Lab testing
□Counseling/referrals for pregnancy and social services
mama_bird
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Is this better? LOL, I'm sorry...it's just so frustrating. I am going to mail out this page only. (I took my name and address of the top). I have an interview tomorrow morning at a SNF. I hope I get it...something...anything. I look forward to waking up and seeing your input.
EDUCATION
8/1993 - 8/1998 D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY
B. S. in Nursing, Cum Laude
22 cr. in M. S. Community Health Nursing
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
6/1998 - 8/1999 Planned Parenthood of Buffalo & ErieCounty
Community Educator/Registered Nurse
□Implemented the Baby-Think-It-Over Program
□Created/published first newsletter
□Began local website development
□Created educational programs from the ground up
□Taught at various locations to children, adolescents, adults
□Provided telephone counseling
□Implemented Walk-In Pregnancy Testing Program
□Implemented Morning After Contraception Program
□Appeared as media liaison
□Traveled to various workshops and conferences
□Assisted marketing with selection of promotional items
□Established a presence at local health fairs and events
8/1997 - 6/1998 Planned Parenthood of Buffalo & ErieCounty
Clinical Specialist, Registered Nurse
□Intake interviews and assessment
□Exam preparation
□Assisting with procedures
□Dispensing and administering oral and intra-muscular meds
□Contraceptive disbursement and education
□HIV testing and education
□Phlebotomy
□Lab testing
□Counseling/referrals for pregnancy and social services
□Preparing medical records
□Clerical functions/maintaining patient library/materials
□Assisting disabled and physically impaired clients
12/1996 - 8/1997 Allcare Family Services, Buffalo, NY
Home Healthcare Assistant/LPN
□Personal and home care of disabled clients
□Some LPN duties after 5/1997 graduation