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I rewrote my resume in December with hopes of moving back to CA. I have over 5 years med-surg experience, ACLS, TNCC, BLS and I've been to TCAR. I wonder if it's my resume or the fact that I'm out of state. Anyone want to maybe critique my resume and offer some pointers? Maybe I'm expecting too much I have no idea. I started off applying for SICU, ED and ICU with absolutely no bite at all so I figured I should just apply for what I know best so I have and nothing, even at a hospital where there were 4 med-surg which makes me think they really needed help.

PROFILE

Registered Nurse at a 200 bed Level 3 trauma center with comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles; dependable and highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through; personable, able to develop positive rapport and empathize with patient and family; enjoy working as a team member or individually

[h=1]WORK EXPERIENCE[/h]Current hospital 08/2011 – Present

prior RN experience ltc 01/2011 – 06/2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

o Pre/Post op care for surgical patients

o Care for 6-7 patients effectively and efficiently

o Chart, document and review patient information vital to my care via Meditech

o Patient care and discharge planning, recognize and communicate changes effectively with physicians regarding patient condition and plan of care

o PEG Tube management, NG tube insertion and management, as well as feeding pumps

o Simple and complex wound care as ordered by physician to include wound vac

o Unit Based Council member since 2012

o Clinical Coach for staff new hires

o Charge Nurse experience which includes responding to traumas of classifications 1-4 as well as participation in multiple Massive Transfusion Protocol alerts.

o Educate other nurses during annual competencies

LICENSURE and CERTICATIONS

Registered Nurse, State of Kansas January 2011

Registered Nurse, State of California October 2016

TNCC expires 03/2020

ACLS expires 11/2018

BLS for health care worker expires 10/2017

TCAR June 2016

EDUCATION

Associates of Applied Science in Nursing

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If I were you I would get rid of bullet points 3-6, as these are basic nursing skills that are common on most med-surg floors. I would put your Charge Nurse experience at the top. Highlighting accomplishments over just skills decreases the likelihood of your resume getting pushed off to the side. With my resume I also have a separate Tech Competency section where I highlight EMR systems I'm familiar with. Less bullet points will make your experience easier to read. Good luck!

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Specializes in ICU.

I may be able to help give you some contacts..What area in california are you trying to move to?

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

I have moved often and never gotten an offer before I got there. Just go and then apply. Save up for the interim time period.

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If I were you I would get rid of bullet points 3-6, as these are basic nursing skills that are common on most med-surg floors. I would put your Charge Nurse experience at the top. Highlighting accomplishments over just skills decreases the likelihood of your resume getting pushed off to the side. With my resume I also have a separate Tech Competency section where I highlight EMR systems I'm familiar with. Less bullet points will make your experience easier to read. Good luck!

thanks I appreciate your insight!

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I may be able to help give you some contacts..What area in california are you trying to move to?

Thank you :) :) I'm looking to move to the central valley, Modesto, Merced, Sac, Stockton etc I will not move to Stockton but would move to any other city.

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I have moved often and never gotten an offer before I got there. Just go and then apply. Save up for the interim time period.

That I cant do :( if anything I'll start out traveling and look for a perm position from there.

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Specializes in CEN, TCRN.

This might be a silly question, but are you sending a cover letter(letter of intent)?

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