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Resume help

Hi!

I graduated from my BSN in 2011 and worked on an extended care floor for 1.5 years in a hospital. When applying for jobs many employers see the name of this floor and think "nursing home". On my resume I want to give specifics about the kinds of patients I cared for so employers see that it was hospital experience (even though it was a lower acuity). I am trying to get work on a floor with higher acuity (ortho, med/surg etc...)

I feel like the wording is awkward at times and would appreciate some feedback. Here is my description of the floor I worked on:

Professional Experience

Hospital, State

Staff Nurse, Extended Care and Rehab 2011-2013

Cared for patients with a wide variety of illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, post surgical, ortho, post-CABG, COPD, PTSD, recent amputees, complex wounds, TBI, post-CVA, and hospice. This unit had a typical patient to nurse ration of 4:1 on day shift.

* Acquired and recorded patient information for admissions, discharges, progress notes, and continuing education

* Prepared patients for appointments, and surgical and radiological procedures

* Administered intravenous therapy via peripheral IVs and central lines

* Operated a wide variety of devices including 12-lead EKG, wall suction, wound VAC, JP drain and hemovac, blood glucometer, SCD's, mechanical lifts, and bladder scanner

Thanks for your help!

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4 to 1 pt I will keep that job.

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