recent graduate

[veterannurse86]

Hello Everyone!,

I am in need of advice. I graduated in May with my BSN. While very happy to have graduated I also very nervous, I have not yet gotten a job. I have interviewed for 3 different nurse residency programs in the metro Atlanta area. The first place I interview was the unit I did my role transition on the CCU. I loved this unit and really wanted to be a part of the team. I interviewed after my role transition was completed, I waited for 3 weeks to hear back. I was devastated when I found out that I did not get the job offer. All the nurses that I worked with on the unit gave me positive feedback, so not sure what happened maybe I did not do well on my interview. I then interviewed for an ICU position with a different hospital system in the area. There was a hiring manager present she again said I did well on my interview and she would pass my resume along to the ICU departments. I called yesterday the talent acquisition agent told me that none of the ICU departments were interested. I am wondering if I could get some tips on the interviewing process and if anyone would be willing to look at my resume to see if needs to be improved somewhere. I have pasted my resume below with personnel information removed. Thank you for your help

Education: EMORY UNIVERSITY, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA August 2016 - Present

Graduation Date: May 2018

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY - Pre-Nursing, Atlanta, GA August 2013-June 2015

HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Holyoke, MA 2013

Certification in Nursing Assistance

Elective Coursework: Cardiac Dysrhythmias and ECG Interpretation in Adults Fall 2017

Introduction to Critical Care Spring 2018

Clinical Experience: EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN Atlanta, GA

Student Nurse, (180 hours) January - April 2018

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 41 Role Transition/ Senior Practicum

EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN MATERNITY CENTER Atlanta, GA

Student Nurse, (90 hours) October - December 2017.

PEACHFORD HOSPITAL Atlanta, GA

Student Nurse, (90 hours) August - October 2017

EAST LAKE HIGHRISE Atlanta, GA

Student Nurse, (60 hours) March - May 2017

EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN Atlanta, GA

Student Nurse, (90 hours) March - May 2017

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT HUGHES SPALDING Atlanta, GA

Student Nurse, (90 hours) January - March 2017

EMORY SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Atlanta, GA

Student Nurse, (120 hours) August - December 2016

Work Experience: HERITAGE HALL EAST NURSING CENTER Agawam, MA

Nurses Assistant March 2013- August 2013

Took & recorded vitals. Performed basic procedures such as transferring patients from bed to wheel chair, assisted continent & incontinent patients in toileting and bathing. Administered care to the patients as outlined in their personal care plan to achieve maximum level of independence.

US NAVY SUBMARINE FLEET Pearl Harbor, HI

Electronic Technician September 2007- September 2012

Promoted to E5 within first year of duty on submarine. Responsible for submarine communication systems and equipment. Directed & delegated 7 sailors in preventive maintenance duties of sensitive equipment. Forecasted and implemented time schedules & repair/maintenance projects, generated & analyzed maintenance reports. Managed the parts inventory for critical shipboard parts & ensured all test equipment & instruments were calibrated & up-to-date.

Key Results:

Earned consistent commendations for devotion to duty with citations for excellence in equipment knowledge & operation, & rapidly resolving crisis situations due equipment failures.

Strengthened the maintenance review audit program which increased the overall efficiency of the equipment from 81% to 95%.

Successfully coordinated & managed larger vendor repair projects on equipment

Certifications &

Clearances: American Heart Association Advances Cardiovascular Life Support Provider April 2018- April 20220

Certification number: 186503447806

American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) February 2017 - February 2019

and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) June 2013

Top Secret Security Clearance 2007 - 2012

Honors, Awards, Scholarships, & Recognition: Dean's Scholarship, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, August 2016 - May 2018

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Dean's List, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Spring 2014 & Fall 2014

Presidential List, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Fall 2013 & Summer 2014

Dean's List, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA Spring 2013

Clubs & Organizations: Emory Student Nurse Association (ESNA) August 2017

Nursing School Student Government Associate (SGA), Elected Position April 2017 -Present

SGA's principle role is to work with the Emory colleges & departments to organize events.

Organized and coordinated the following events:

Food/Can Drive for Hurricane Irma victims

Food / Clothing Drive for relief efforts for the earthquake in Mexico

Volunteer Experience: Emory School of Nursing Student Mentor August 2017- Present

Assisted new students to ensure a smooth transition into the school of nursing

Emory Autism Center, Decatur, GA August 2016 - December 2016

Led group activities to help clients better understand their health status, vital signs, nutritional needs, and discover food choices for healthy snacks. 25 Hours

West End Community Garden, Atlanta, GA Summer 2015

Assisted in cultivating, planting, weeding, and harvesting the community garden. 20 Hours

[Sour Lemon]

I wouldn't list clinical experience on a resume. It's not true "nursing" experience and just clutters up your resume. If you graduated from nursing school, you have student nurse clinical experiences by default.

I'd probably clean up some other things on the resume, as well. It lacks focus which detracts from the "good" parts.