Resume suggestions?

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jul 29, 2013

Do you not have any paid work experience?

Lose the objective it's redundant and we know you are seeking a job...

Reference available upon request is also understood & nothing but filler

Iâ™¥Scrubs, LPN · Jul 29, 2013

Do you not have any paid work experience?
Lose the objective it's redundant and we know you are seeking a job...
Reference available upon request is also understood & nothing but filler

That's correct no paid work experience. I work as a Pharmacy technician now and worked through school. Would you replace the objective with something else?

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jul 29, 2013

Why not put your pharmacy tech experience especially if you have had the job for a while ?

Iâ™¥Scrubs, LPN · Jul 29, 2013

Why not put your pharmacy tech experience especially if you have had the job for a while ?

I guess I didn't think it was relevant enough to put on there. And I've been working there for over a year.

A&Ox6, MSN, RN · Jul 29, 2013

I put any work experience I have on my resume, and use it as a way to highlight relevant skills. For example, a clerical job can show organization, time management, customer service ...

Also, you can put a Summary of Qualifications at the top

Iâ™¥Scrubs, LPN · Jul 29, 2013

Alright, I will add the work experience in there. Thanks!

janeybirdRN · Jul 29, 2013

As far as previous employment: You don't want to go back further than 5 years unless it is relevant to the position you are currently applying for OR if it is to show longevity.

Annaiya, NP · Jul 30, 2013

As far as previous employment: You don't want to go back further than 5 years unless it is relevant to the position you are currently applying for OR if it is to show longevity.

I don't necessarily agree with this statement. I go back 13 years on my résumé although I've only been a nurse for 4 years. My prior career has absolutely nothing to do with nursing but it shows a certain level of professionalism and critical thinking that translates to nursing. It has helped me get both of my nursing positions. I think pharmacy tech experience is a great thing to have On a new grad resume. As is other work experience like waitressing. I think there are very few jobs out there that don't have skills that can transfer to nursing and as a new grad you need all of the help you can get on your résumé.

I agree with removing the objectives. I'd also remove the relevant course section and instead expand on your clinical experiences. The courses are very standardized but clinical experience is not. I would list some information about what you did during each clinical. For example:

USA Healthcare

- Managed care of 2 patients with my preceptor. Performed all vital signs, baths and linen changes independently. Placed IV, assisted with Foley catheter insertion and administered scheduled medications with instructor supervision.

That way they know you didn't just hide in the break room all day:). Good luck with your job search!

janeybirdRN · Jul 30, 2013

You just don't need to list every employer you've ever had. But you should include employers for the last 5 years. When you say 13 years, were you at the same job that whole time? How many jobs was it?

Annaiya, NP · Jul 30, 2013

It was 2 jobs and I list them under a separate category. I only list significant employment on my résumé and then list all of my jobs if they require that as part of the online application process. But even then I don't go farther back than my first full-time position. I had one application request every job I've ever held regardless of how long ago it was. They required the address, phone number and supervisor's name. There was no way I was going to list all of that. I certainly don't remember nor can I find all if that information going back to when I started working at 14.

Iâ™¥Scrubs, LPN · Aug 3, 2013

Okay so I updated my resume again, how is it now?:

S M LPN

@yahoo.com

(607)111-1111

PERMANENT ADDRESS

35 G S

O, NY 11111

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[TD]Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing, Oneonta, NY

*Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate 2013

*Overall program average: 95

*State University of New York at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY

*Associate of Applied Science, Child & Family Services 2012

*GPA: 3.93

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[TD]High honor roll, Fall 2012-Spring 2013

*Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Spring 2011 - Spring 2012

*SUNY Cobleskill Dean's List, Fall 2010 - Spring 2012

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[TD]Pharmacy Technician, Hannaford Supermarket, Oneonta, NY

*June 2012-Current

* *Help pharmacists prepare prescriptions by counting or pouring medications, and labeling containers

* Ensure customers receive all their prescriptions and answer questions they have about renewals

* Complete insurance forms and call for third party inquiries

* Help customers find over the counter items

* Order, stock, maintain and return pharmacy inventory through supplier*

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*Bassett Medical Center (February to June 2013)

*Fox Hospital (February to June 2013)

*O'Connor Hospital (February to June 2013)

*Robinson Terrace (December to January 2013)

*Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (September to November 2012)

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[TD]Licensed Practical Nursing, State of New York, License number 315310

*BLS CPR/AED Certified, American Heart Association, October 2012

*Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certified, February 2011

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[TD]Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing, Class President, Fall 2012-Spring 2013

* *Run class meetings

* Assist class in making decisions

* Bring fellow classmates up to date when they were absent on anything they missed

*Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Secretary, Fall 2011 to Spring 2012

* *Record minutes and assisted President and Vice President plan

*events and execute events to fullest extent possible

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