Resume help, please!

dphrn · May 6, 2004

Here's the one I have recently used.

OBJECTIVE

Nursing positon providing the opportunity to expand professional skills while allowing myself to apply my education and experience in order to administer maximum health benefits for patients receiving my care.

Good luck in your new adventure!!

Talino · May 6, 2004

"Consort my nursing skills with the physician's to achieve quality care and enhance client satisfaction."

llg, PhD, RN · May 6, 2004

While I have never worked in a doctor's office, I have had many jobs in many places. ... and I have never used an objective statement at the top of my resume. They are not really necessary ... and having read many resumes, I can say that most sound pretty "fake and corny" if you know what I mean.

I just usually explain my interest in the position in my cover letter and let that substitute for an objective statement.

llg

dphrn · May 6, 2004

I have had a lot of jobs in the six short years I have been a nurse (husband is military, so many moves). I have always used an "objective" and "strengths" bullet on my resume. I think it gives a mini bio of yourself in a sentence or two. I have been on many interviews and have been offered appx 99% of those positions, so I personally favor objectives.

I agree many resumes can sound corny if not worded properly. Some people use WAY too many adjectives. I don't think there is a hard fast rule if an objective is right or wrong. If you do choose to use it, don't overdue it! Good luck.

Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN · May 7, 2004

... OBJECTIVE
Nursing positon providing the opportunity to expand professional skills while allowing myself to apply my education and experience in order to administer maximum health benefits for patients receiving my care....

Brief comment. Seems too wordy. Should emphasize what you'll do and bring to the practice first.

Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN · May 7, 2004

"Consort my nursing skills with the physician's to achieve quality care and enhance client satisfaction."

FWIW, like this one a little better.

dphrn · May 8, 2004

Brief comment. Seems too wordy. Should emphasize what you'll do and bring to the practice first.

Well thanks Larry!

I usually emphasize what I will bring to the practice in my cover letter, so each cover letter is specific for the job applied. The resume objective is more broad and less personal. Also, my "strengths" bullet in my resume states my positive attributes that will be brought to any company.

Thanks for your constructive criticism. :)

Nurse Ratched, RN · May 8, 2004

I agree with the poster who indicated that it's really not necessary to have an objective listed. Most of them do tend to sound contrived.

Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN · May 8, 2004

Well thanks Larry!
I usually emphasize what I will bring to the practice in my cover letter, so each cover letter is specific for the job applied. The resume objective is more broad and less personal. Also, my "strengths" bullet in my resume states my positive attributes that will be brought to any company.
Thanks for your constructive criticism. :)

You're very welcome!

(And please understand my comments were only intended to provide an alternative viewpoint... and, hopefully, one that is helpful. Can tell by your post that you're a caring and way-above-average writer / communicator. FWIW, another thing I do that may differ from your practice is targetting the resume -- just like the cover letter. Think it strengthens the combined package -- sorta like a one-two punch. My best to ya!)

nightingale, RN · May 8, 2004

"Consort my nursing skills with the physician's to achieve quality care and enhance client satisfaction."

That is a great one.

I have used as a goal:

To provide Holistic Nursing in a Positive and Stimulating Environment

Good Luck on your interviews!