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It's been a year since I graduated. And now I am finally in the process of applying for a job. I'm afraid that my lack of work experience will harm my chances of getting a job in the pediatric unit. I love kids and I can't see myself doing anything else. Please let me know what I need improve on my resume. Thank you PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Bilingual (English and Hmong) Registered Nurse with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Great patient care skills with the good familiarity of the advanced technologies and medicines. Extensive experience with children and youth as a youth advisor. Self-assured, constructive attitude and quick decision maker. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Registered Nursing, Minor: Asian Studies 2011 St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN. Clinical practicum has included experience at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern hospital, Steel County Public Health, Children's Hospital, and St. Francis hospital. RELEVENT SKILLS Bilingual: Hmong and English. WORK EXPERIENCE Personal Care Assistant, 2011-present Heritage Home Health Care, St. Paul, MN ● Assisted two patients with Muscular dystrophy (ages 5 & 15). ● Promote a safe environment, set-up meal, ensure proper positioning to promote food absorption and digestion, prevent aspiration, etc. Biology & College Prep Advisor summers 2010, 2011 Trio Upward Bound, Northfield, MN ● Help supervised, coordinated academic activities, and over night college visit for grades 9-12. Certify Nursing Assistant 2009- 2010 Northfield Retirement Community, Northfield, MN ● Assisted 6-8 patients; provided individualized interventions while encouraging patient's involvement in self-care, promoting independence, and maintaining dignity. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Mentors, Trio Upward Bound, Northfield, MN 2009-2011 Build a trusted relationship through letters and educational activities for two high school student to promote further education.