i have a years rn experience, and i am wanting to apply for a new job. i have been working on my resume, but it just doesn't seem right. i was wondering if i could get some feedback on it. here it is...i left my personal info off the top, and the format is a little messed up when i pasted it. does the order of things seem ok, and should i leave some of the skills and qualifications out?thanks! objective: seeking a nursing position on a medical unit in which i can expand my skills and experience while providing quality care to patients. summary of qualifications: knowledge of medical, nursing, and clinical practices nursing experience specialized in orthopedics, post-surgical patients, and orthopedic traumaoutstanding organization and time management skillsinterpersonal communication skillsexperience with computerized charting as well as paper chartingknowledge of nursing standards of practice nursing skills: - full postoperative assessments of spine and joint patients - blood transfusions - phlebotomy - entering and signing off md orders - traction - pca/cadd pain management - cpm machines for postoperative range of motion - medication administration - cryocuff therapy - iv therapy - insulin, cardizem, & heparin drips/titration - leech therapy - patient lift equipment - care of patients with wound vacs/hemovacs/jp drains - dressing changes - patient/family education professional experience: x hospital, somewhere, usa staff nurse- orthopedics, january 2011-present perform the duties of charge nurseresponsible for patient management from admission to discharge total patient care of 4-6 postoperative patients or up to 8 postoperative patients with the assistance of an lpninstruct patients and families regarding medications, preventive care and health management clinical experience: - 6 week, 192 hour practicum on a cardiac telemetry unit- total care of 4-5 patients under rn supervision - other clinical rotations included neuro icu, respiratory/oncology, postpartum, pediatrics, mental health, and long term care education: university , somewhere usa bachelor degree in nursing, 2006-2010 gpa- 3.758, graduated cum laude license/certifications: rn-board certified, state of indiana tncc (trauma nursing core course) certified cpr certification, updated january 2011 references: -person 1person 2person 3
rniam143 16 Posts Jan 25, 2012 you should sign up on linked in! I would advise you to give more specifics of your charge nurse responsibilities - what specifically have you done? Did you manage people? What type of job are you looking for? Why are you looking to leave after a year?
Biffbradford 1,097 Posts Specializes in ICU. Jan 26, 2012 I was told by some 'experts' that "OBJECTIVE" is old hat ... TOSS!I don't think you need your references on your resume. You can provide them later.Otherwise, it looks good to me.
