Resume Help

Tabbyg20 · Jan 6, 2011

I think that looks alright! Add references at the bottom maybe and just make it look pretty. :) I have also found an application on my laptop that gives me templates. Sometimes they will have extra "things" that you can add to your resume... Like a whole new section for "professional experience" and a section for "objective" for example. They are all a little different. Just choose one that catches your eye... I hope that helps. I think the substance is good. Sometimes formatting is that special touch that makes it "pop."

LoveMyBugs, BSN, CNA, RN · Jan 6, 2011

Does your school have a career center? At mine I went there and they had some who is for the allied health students.

She took what I thought was a good resume and tweaked it....a lot

After that I started getting calls for interviews (no solid jobs yet)

One suggestion I would add, that she did to mine was to add after education add your total clinical hours and include if you had any specialized rotations

and once that first real RN job comes through, you drop off the clinical stuff

lillysa1919 · Jan 6, 2011

Thanks for the help!!

popgoesweasy · Jan 6, 2011

lilysa - i prefer to put my job experience first as i think that is what most employers are looking for first then my education, here's my resume for example- i know it's no where near perfect but just a taste of another format:

rinursey

my address (phone number) my town [email protected]

objective: to obtain a position as a registered nurse in ___________facility/setting

licensure: nclex examination- first date available january 2011 for registered nurse licensure in the state of rhode island

certification: bls certified- expiration: july 2011

work experience:

november 2007-june 2010:

small town hospital (level i trauma center and magnet status hospital) small town, pa: trauma surgical intensive care unit -nursing assistant/unit secretary/monitor technician

the trauma surgical intensive care unit is a 10 bed unit in a level i trauma center. this unit is an intense, fast-paced environment in which trauma, surgical, and neurosurgical patients are cared for. i have experienced a wide variety of clinical situations, and have gained a great amount of knowledge from this position. based on my acquired knowledge, i feel well prepared to respond in critical situations.

assist with care of surgical, trauma, and neurosurgical patients

work with r.n. to maintain patient care
prioritize job responsibilities appropriately
assist with necessary procedures
complete vital signs as necessary
ekg trained- both obtaining 12 lead ekg and assessing continuous monitoring
respond to codes
assist with compressions upon cardiac arrest
communicate effectively with staff and patients
document care completed
proficient in computerized charting system-citrix applications-powerchart

december 2006-june 2009:

non-profit organization - smaller town, pa: residential supervisor/residential assistant

at non-profit organization i managed a home for four mhmr young adults/adults, as well as a small staff. i learned many leadership/management skills, that i feel will assist me to transition into a r.n. position. i learned effective communication techniques especially in relation to mhmr patients, as well as psychiatric clients. when i entered nursing school and began working in tsicu i stepped down into a prn residential assistant position, where i did more patient care related activities than management.

responsible for opening a new residential home for 4 mhmr residents
managed a small staff and payroll
managed financial record for 4 residents
planned outings
assisted with personal hygiene
diabetic monitoring-administration of insulin
communicated with administration, staff, and families of clients
transported patients to medical and psychiatric appointments
documentation of medication administration, as well as daily communication log
crisis intervention seminars and teaching.

september 2006-june 2008:

real estate agency-small town, pa- realtor

working at real estate agency i learned a great deal about responsibility, as well as how to be an autonomous, self- driven worker.

held and maintained real estate license
effective communication with clients and other agents
negotiated/closed real estate transactions
evaluated comparative housing
presented sales plans and marketing

education:

january 2011:

penn state university – worldwide campus- bachelor’s of science in nursing

june 2007-december 2010:

small town community college - small town, pennsylvania (accredited by the national league for nursing accrediting commission and an approved program by the pennsylvania state board of nursing.)

rn associates degree program (fast track rn-bsn affiliates with penn state university and millersville university)
evaluated critical thinking, and researched evidence based practice
clinical rotations in various hospitals such as penn state milton hershey medical center
completed rotations in icu, orthopedics, pediatric intermediate care unit, cardiovascular, medical surgical, rehabilitation, emergency department, operating room, outpatient surgery, community nursing, oncology, school nursing, psychiatric, labor and delivery, and obstetric floors.

august 2003-december 2003:

penn state university- small town, pennsylvania

pre-nursing major
gpa 3.4- deans list

leadership activities:

member of education committee - trauma surgical icu
student/staff liaison- student nurse organization
member of alpha sigma tau- alpha phi chapter
rush chair –organized and orchestrated rush events to recruit new members
participated in fundraising events and volunteered for habitat for humanity
participated/fundraised for go red for women events and susan g. komen’s-philadelphia breast cancer walk

popgoesweasy · Jan 6, 2011

The spacing and heading of it are all off but you can get a general idea

biblepoet · Jan 6, 2011

Does your school have a career center? At mine I went there and they had some who is for the allied health students.
She took what I thought was a good resume and tweaked it....a lot
After that I started getting calls for interviews (no solid jobs yet)
One suggestion I would add, that she did to mine was to add after education add your total clinical hours and include if you had any specialized rotations
and once that first real RN job comes through, you drop off the clinical stuff

Good ideas.

lsvalliant · Jan 6, 2011

There is alot of information about this in the Nursing Career advice section. I just revamped my resume yesterday and I got some tips from this website that deals specifically with nurse resumes Cardillo Associates

I think it could use a little work. I cant stress the importance of a good cover letter also. I rework my resume to fit every potential employer to what I think they are looking for. ie autonomy or team player, teaching skills, managment skills etc.