resume help

[AnnHenry,RN]

I graduated from an ADN program in May and passed the NCLEX. I have applied to several different hospitals with no luck. I was wondering if it is my resume. I did my preceptorship in the labor and delivery unit , so most of my experience is in that unit, but I am up for learning any area. I do not have healthcare experience but have extensive supervisor experience. In my management experience I have learned great critical thinking skills and delegation with jobs and employees. I feel my experience will help me a ot in nursing but I am not sure how to mix the two on my resume. I also have a ton of volunteer work and even applied to volunteered at the hospital I really want to work with no success. HELP!!

Objective

Gain an entry level position in nursing, where I can utilize and expand my clinical skills to help others.

Education

Fort Mill High School

Fort mill, SC

High school diploma, June 1997

York Technical College

Rock Hill, sc

Associate degree in nursing, May 2011

Work Experience

Kohl's department store

Rock hill, SC

Aug. 2006-Feb. 2011, Nov. 2005-Jan. 2006, Aug. 2000-June 2005

Sales associate/Department supervisor/Area supervisor

Ÿ Established and implemented department policies and procedures, conferring with management and other staff members.

Ÿ Directed sales efforts and monitored customer satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints and using each instance as a training experience.

Ÿ Conducted employee continuing education classes.

Ÿ Floated in several departments, depending on the need of the store.

Ÿ Captain of the "associates in action" team for two years.

Ÿ Organized and volunteered at hundreds of events for organizations that supported children.

Giving tree child development center

Lake Wylie, SC

Aug. 2005-June 2006

Teacher aide

Ÿ Implemented and planned growth programs.

Ÿ Discussed behavior and development of children with parents.

Ÿ Used appropriate activities to develop cognitive and social skills.

Rosie's Restaurant

Rock hill, SC

Oct. 2001-Aug. 2006

Waitress/office manager

Ÿ Provided customer service and problem solving.

Ÿ Provided everyday organization and running of the office.

Clinical Training

Up held high standards of nursing care for a diverse population of clients, ranging from newborn to geriatric, in a variety of settings under the supervision of a clinical instructor and preceptor.

Ÿ Preformed total patient assessments.

Ÿ Educated clients and their families on disease processes, procedures, and broad aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management.

Ÿ Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications.

Ÿ Worked effectively with an interdisciplinary team and preformed accurate charting.

Ÿ 130 hours with preceptor in the labor and delivery/transitional nursery units.

Certifications

• LPN/ RN SC license
  
• CPR/AED
  
• Certificate of completion for "introduction to fetal heart rate monitoring".
  
• Certificate of completion of "maternal nursing" course.
  
• Certificate of attendance for "Inside criminal minds: The sexual offender".
  
• 2007 York technical college dean's list.
  
• Certificate of completion of "Expert nurse delegation skills: Teamwork at the bedside".
  
• Certificate of recognition for "A-TEAM associates in action". Volunteering to help children.
  

Volunteering

• Organized a group of student nurses to speak to a pre-k class two years in a row about healthy living and what nurses do in the community.
  

• Organized an annual Christmas party for Pilgrims Inn women and children's shelter for three years.
  
• Participated in a community health fair directed by Piedmont Medical center.
  
• Assisted a fifth grade class in planting a butterfly garden in their elementary school.
  
• Helped with set up and participation of walks to support organizations such as The National Kidney Foundation, The Susan G Kohmen Foundation, and The Cystic Fibroses Foundation.
  
• Participated in the junior achievement program at a local elementary school.