Resume Review

[LyssM]

I have been applying to many jobs every week and barely getting any call backs from hospitals. I don't know whats wrong with my resume. I am currently a dialysis nurse in a clinic but I want to go back to the hospital.

XXXnameXXX, BSN, RN

XXX addressXXXXXXX◦ XXXXnumber ◦ XXXXemail

SUMMARY:

Professional Registered Nurse with a compassionate and positive attitude. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, utilizing critical thinking and providing quality patient care. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members and colleagues.

EDUCATION:

XXXcollegeXXX, locationXXX- Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Graduated: May 2018 (Magna cum Laude) XXXXCollege, locationXXXX - Associates of Arts

Graduated: May 2014

LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS

· New York State Licensed Registered Nurse

· Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support– American Heart Association

RELEVANT SKILLS:

• Excellent Time Management • Team player with positive attitude • Medication Administration • Interacts with patients& families with compassion • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Culturally Sensitive • Leadership •Attention to detail •Great Interpersonal and communication skills •Computerized Charting

WORK EXPERIENCE:

XXXCompanyXXX, XXLOCATIONXX November 2018-Present

Registered Nurse

· Monitor and evaluate patients condition throughout dialysis treatment; if necessary execute appropriate action and inform physician for further consultation

· Assess patients health status, review dialysis orders and laboratory results, develop patients individualized plan of care

· Educate patients on access care, dietary and fluid management, compliance, treatment regimens

· Provide direction and supervision to PCT’s and LPNs, delegate duties effectively

· Act as a patient advocate; collaborate with physicians and other health team members in coordinating patient care

· Follow infection control procedures to ensure client safety

XXXcompanyXXX, locationXXX June 2017- July 2018

Patient Care Associate

• Provided blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, specimen collection, oxygen and suction setup, 12 lead EKGs, bathing, turning and positioning, ambulating and toileting & ensured client safety

STUDENT NURSE PRECEPTORSHIP

Capstone: LOCATIONXXX (Telemetry)

· Assessed and interpreted clinical data such as abnormal lab values, blood pressures, physical distress, heart rate and rhythms

· Evaluated patient responses to treatment and progress toward goals

· Readied patients for stress testing, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization procedures

· Preformed variety of skills such as incerting a Foley catheter, tube feedings, wound dressings, medication administration

AFFILIATIONS:

· Sigma Theta Tau - International Honor Society of Nursing

· Sigma Alpha Pi - National Society of Leadership and Success

· Alpha Eta Honor Society- National Honor Society of the Allied Health Professions

· National Student Nurses Association, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• FEMA Emergency Planning • Interventional Rescue for Stroke • FEMA Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams • NYIT Inter-professional Education Collaboration Simulation •Cardiac Invasive Procedures: Pre and Post Care

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[NICUismylife, ADN, BSN, RN]

I'm going to be blunt, your resume is far too long and wordy, you don't want it longer than 1 page, some employers won't even look at it if it's over a page long. Some suggestions:

Remove the entire skills section, the items you list are basic skills that every RN has. A skills section should highlight skills that you have that others may not, such as "trained in ECMO," "ventilator experience," "PICC team member," etc. Since you don't list any actual relevant skills, just remove the entire section.

Also, RN responsibilities are pretty straightforward everywhere. Under your employment section, you again don't list anything special there, so shorten it up. Instead of your entire sentence on education, just shorten it to "patient education," same with advocacy "advocate for patients," "supervision of LPNs and PCTs," "Perform nursing process." Short bullet points.

Now that you are an experienced RN, I would remove the preceptorship unless you are specifically applying to the hospital where you did your preceptorship. If you do include it, remove all of the description, they know what you did if you precepted at their hospital.

I also strongly suggest the book "You're Hired, A Nurse's Guide to Success in Today's Job Market." I read it and followed the tips and I've gotten a job offer from every job I've ever applied for. Good Luck!

[KrysyRN, BSN]

I agree with the poster above. You might also consider re-arranging your sections.

Summary

Work Experience

Education (with capstone subsection)

Licenses and Certifications

Affiliations (list your roles if you had any)

Don't forget to add a Volunteer and a Languages section if they apply.

In your Profession Development section, are the listed items CEU courses you've taken? If yes, I'd recommend removing this section.

[kaylee.]

On 6/25/2019 at 2:42 AM, NICUismylife said:

I also strongly suggest the book "You're Hired, A Nurse's Guide to Success in Today's Job Market."

This was hands-down the most invaluable resource for me when applying for new grad jobs.