Hello everyone, I'm a new LPN looking for work NJ. i have applied to over 20 Facilities and yet i get no call back. I know the market is tough, but I think that some improvements to my resume could really help my chances. I have been working as cna in 2007 and in 2012 i did to do a LPN program. it was tough but I did it and I got my license. I been job searching since march this year. if anyone has advice about the resume i would really appreciate it. Name Address Email Phone OBEJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a Health Care organization that will allow me to provide the highest level of care using my healthcare education and training, communication skills and my self-directed prioritization skills that I have gained over my 6 years of healthcare work experience. EDUCATION LPN school Location, state Practical Nursing Diploma, November 2013 Long Term Care Training Location, state Nurse Aide Certification, November 2007 LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS - Licensed Practical Nurse - Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association NURSINGS SKILLS Medication Administration IV sites Monitoring Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring Wound Dressings Privacy / HIPAA Regulations Patient Care & Safety Patient Advocacy and Support Ostomy Care Diagnostic Testing Basic EKG Medical Terminology Artificial Airway Suctioning WORK EXPERIENCE Healthcare Facilities Location, state Nursing Assistant, August 2009- March 2014 - Took, verified, and informed nurses of changes in patient vital signs - Assisted nurses in the insertion and removal of Nasogastric Tubes and Foley catheters - Monitored Drainage systems such as Flexi-seal, and Dignicare. - Received basic training in wound care and prevention. - Received basic training in monitoring patients requiring Oxygen Therapy and Tracheostomy - Provided personal care services to patients such as oral care, bathing, hair care, nail care, shaving, diapering, and bandages. Healthcare Facilities Location, state Nursing Assistant, 2008- 2010 - Providing optimum patient care as a professional CNA within acute-care, rehabilitation, surgical, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. - Preserving patient dignity and assuring patient's dignity while carrying out tasks such as diapering, bed-pan changes, bathing and emptying drainage bags. - Appreciated for effective team collaboration, patient relations, chart accuracy and consistent deliverance of empathetic care.