KatLynnB07

Hi, I have been working in the hospital where I started as a new grad, for a year and a half now. I am currently searching for a new position... but have no idea how to make up a resume now that I have one job experience under my belt. Below is my previous resume, with my current position added in. Should I completely delete my other work experience? And clinical experience from school? Volunteer experience? How should I describe my responsibilities and qualifications from my current position? Any tips would be incredibly helpful! Thank you! Objective To obtain a nursing position in CITY that will encourage personal and professional growth while utilizing my current nursing skills. Education 2008 - 2011 UNIVERSITY CITY, CA Bachelor of Science, Nursing EL-BSN program (1/2011) RN license, California - Obtained 1/29/2010 2003 - 2007 UNIVERSITY CITY , CA n Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with a minor in Linguistics (6/2007) n 2005-2006: Study abroad exchange at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Clinical Experience Clinical Nurse II. HOSPITAL, Med-Surg/Oncology (February 2011 - Present) Responsibilities included: managing the care of four to five patients on a medical-surgical/oncology unit with telemetry, administering chemotherapy, precepting nursing students, mentoring new graduate nurses. Previous clinical practicum has included experience at St. Joseph Hospital, Mission Hospital, St. Jude Medical Center, VA Long Beach, Kaiser Bellflower, Western Med Anaheim, Anaheim Memorial, and Fullerton School District. Preceptorship at HOSPITAL (September 2008 - December 2008): assisted in developing new guidelines for care of the neutropenic patient on the oncology/med-surg unit. Other Work Experience Office Assistant, UNIVERSITY (July 2006 - August 2007). Responsibilities included: answering multiline telephone with transfer, copying and filing, assisting in event planning & catering, scheduling meetings, supply management. Receptionist, OFFICE (June 2005 - July 2006). Responsibilities included: answering multiline telephone with voicemail and transfer, customer interaction, check reconciliation, general office tasks (bulk mailings, copying, filing etc.) and preparing correspondence for company officers. Volunteer/Leadership Experience Patient & Family Education Center Volunteer HOSPITAL (September 2006 - July 2008). Responsibilities included: assisting patients and their families find information regarding their diagnoses (effects, treatment, coping, caregiving, etc); offering emotional support and guidance to cancer patients and caregivers, providing information about classes, support groups, and other offered services. Teaching Assistant for Psychology of Human Sexuality, UNIVERSITY (April 2007 - June 2007). Responsibilities included: attending lectures and write exam questions based upon lecture material, attending office hours to interact with students, and holding a topical discussion session for class students. Skills ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider (expires 3/2013) BLS certified (expires 6/2011), ACLS certified (expires 8/2012) Good knowledge of computer programs (Meditech, Microsoft Office, Windows) Policy writing experience Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal communication Basic conversational Spanish Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures Ability to utilize critical thinking and learn quickly Affiliations Sigma Theta Tau International, Upsilon Beta Chapter , Member (April 2010 - Present).

Hey all, I have a job offer at Mercy SW in Bakersfield. If accepted, I will be relocating there. How do you like living there? Does anyone have any experience working with the hospital there? Have you heard anything regarding their Versant residency? There is a very large buy out if you do not stay for a full 2 1/2 years. I would be really appreciative of any information you could offer.

Thanks for your relpy. The 2 1/2 year contract is in Bakersfield, CA. The re-imbursement is pro-rated, but starts at $23,000, and then goes down from there. That could possibly mean that even if I stay there for over a year, I could still be expected to pay them $12,000. This is a major concern for me... although the Versant program seems like a huge benefit.

I agree, it is very frustrating to work so hard and not be able to get a job. It's incredibly disappointing. There is hope though. After 7 months, I just got 2 offers in different hospitals, so I believe it will happen for you. While I was going through the application process (every day), I started nannying part-time as well. It made me feel useful, brought me some joy, and helped keep me financially afloat. I also had an volunteer RN internship lined up as well. Check with some hospitals if they have any programs like this to keep you involved in the hospital while you are waiting for an offer (it could also lead into something if they like you). Then you can still work doing something else, and keep a foot in the hospital door. I also recommend keeping your mind completely open, and applying for positions that would mean re-locating (if that is an option for you at all). Some job markets are better for new grads right now than others. I know it's hard - I wish you the absolute best!

Well, as most of you know the job market for new grad RNs in Southern CA is not too hot. So after 7 months of filing applications every day, I was very surprised to get 2 offers in one week! Now I am faced with a difficult choice. The first one is new grad on an oncology/med-surg unit, at a hospital applying for magnet status in the town that I currently live in. The second one is in a family birth center at a hospital that means relocating 2 1/2 hours north of where I currently live, but offers a more thorough Versant new grad program (and so requires a 2 1/2 year commitment). Either job would be good, and I feel so blessed. But I am having a difficult time making the choice. In the long term, I am equally interested in working in public health (which women's health fits right into) or oncology, but I'm not sure which path I want to take. I am worried that whichever position I take may pigeon hole me into a particular area for my nursing career. Moving north would also put me farther away from my support system... but could also be exciting. Please.... any tips/opinions/previous experience that you can share? I would really appreciate it!

Well, as most of you know the job market for new grad RNs in Southern CA is not too hot. So after 7 months of filing applications every day, I was very surprised to get 2 offers in one week! Now I am faced with a difficult choice. The first one is new grad on an oncology/med-surg unit, at a hospital applying for magnet status in the town that I currently live in. The second one is in a family birth center at a hospital that means relocating 2 1/2 hours north of where I currently live, but offers a more thorough Versant new grad program (and so requires a 2 1/2 year commitment). Either job would be good, and I feel so blessed. But I am having a difficult time making the choice. In the long term, I am equally interested in working in public health (which women's health fits right into) or oncology, but I'm not sure which path I want to take. I am worried that whichever position I take may pigeon hole me into a particular area for my nursing career. Moving north would also put me farther away from my support system... but could also be exciting. Please.... any tips/opinions/previous experience that you can share? I would really appreciate it!

Well, as most of you know the job market for new grad RNs in Southern CA is not too hot. So after 7 months of filing applications every day, I was very surprised to get 2 offers in one week! Now I am faced with a difficult choice. The first one is new grad on an oncology/med-surg unit, at a hospital applying for magnet status in the town that I currently live in. The second one is in a family birth center at a hospital that means relocating 2 1/2 hours north of where I currently live, but offers a more thorough Versant new grad program (and so requires a 2 1/2 year commitment). Either job would be good, and I feel so blessed. But I am having a difficult time making the choice. In the long term, I am equally interested in working in public health (which women's health fits right into) or oncology, but I'm not sure which path I want to take. I am worried that whichever position I take may pigeon hole me into a particular area for my nursing career. Moving north would also put me farther away from my support system... but could also be exciting. Please.... any tips/opinions/previous experience that you can share? I would really appreciate it!