Review and help a soon to be nurse out with her resume?!

[cadymariexoxo]

hello! My resume has been accepted by my senior capstone course with no revisions needed. But I would still like some other eyes to see it before I start applying to jobs! BE HONEST (: and help me think of anything I can add, say or do to secure me that first RN position faster (:

COVER LETTER:

***** *******

Registered Nurse

*** *** ****| *** ****@yahoo.com

*******, Human Resources

Riverview Health Network

395 Westfield Road

Noblesville, IN 46060

Dear Mr. *****,

In May I will graduate RN-ASN from one of Indiana's best nursing programs, Ivy Tech Community College. Through my resume you will uncover that I match the qualifications for this nursing position.

I eagerly seek to join you and Riverview Health on its mission to redefine health care through quality care and community commitment. As a safe and competent nurse in your hospital I will bring my experience in working with diverse communities, a strong passion for evidence based practice, and my education that is rooted in patient-centered care to Riverview Health.

I have developed nursing, leadership and critical thinking skills through over 600 clinical hours across numerous top rated hospitals throughout the Indianapolis area. In addition to my nursing skills, I have a profuse number of years in customer service and a prevalent community involvement.

I welcome and look forward to an opportunity to discuss with you in person how my experience, energy, and passion will be a great asset to your team. I will follow up with you in the next week to see if we can arrange for a time to meet for a brief introduction.

Thank you for your time and consideration

Sincerely,

**** ****

**** ****

Registered Nurse

SUMMARY

Caring and compassionate professional capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Independent and critical thinker who functions calmly and with reason in emergency situations. Exceedingly skilled and productive individual. Possesses highly effective communication skills and interacts well with others. A team member who demonstrates a strong work ethic and dedication. Effectively implements new procedures into work routines. Eager to continue education and achieve Bachelor of Science in Nursing within the next three years.

SKILLS

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[TD]- Customer service[/TD]

[TD]- MS Office[/TD]

[TD]- QSEN knowledge[/TD]

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[TD]- Critical thinking[/TD]

[TD]- Exceptional communication[/TD]

[TD]- Highly organized[/TD]

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[TD]- JCAHO knowledge[/TD]

[TD]- AIDET knowledge[/TD]

[TD]- Fast-learning[/TD]

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[TD]- Computer informatics[/TD]

[TD]- Disaster training[/TD]

[TD]- Diversity awareness[/TD]

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[TD]- EMR/Documentation[/TD]

[TD]- Medical terminology[/TD]

[TD]- Strong interpersonal skills[/TD]

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QUALIFICATIONS

- Customer service providing education, decision-making, and goal acquisition strategies.

- Interpret and convey technical medical information.

- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed reports and records that adhere to legal standards.

- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to assess, implement, and evaluate plans of action.

- Maintain professional licensure and certification training associated with degree.

WORK HISTORY

Sales Person/ Server Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream Carmel, IN 02/2012 - Present

Customer Service/ Sales Associate Bob Evans, LLC Fishers, IN 01/2011 - 01/2012

Sales Associate Old Navy Noblesville, IN 11/2010 - 07/2011

Volunteer Agape Therapeutic Riding Center Cicero, IN 09/2009 - 05/2010

EDUCATION

Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN 01/2011 - 05/2014

Associate of Science in Nursing

Noblesville High School Noblesville, IN 08/2008 - 11/2011

General Education

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Eskenazi Hospital Obstetrics/Gynecology Indianapolis, IN 03/2014 - 05/2014

LaRue D. Carter Hospital Mental Health Indianapolis, IN 03/2014 - 04/2014

Riley Hospital for Children Pediatrics Indianapolis, IN 01/2014 - 03/2014

IU Health Methodist Medical/Surgical Indianapolis, IN 08/2013 - 12/2013

Eskenazi Hospital Medical/Surgical Indianapolis, IN 06/2013 - 08/2013

Riverview Hospital Medical/Surgical Noblesville, IN 02/2013 - 05/2013

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS

BLS Certified: December 2012

Certified Nurse Aide: April 2012

Dean's List: Spring 2013

FEMA Certified: October 2013

Member of Ivy Tech Student Nurses Association

Member of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

Founder of Stand Against Impaired Driving (S.A.I.D.)

[ChipNurse]

I think your resume looks good, but I wouldn't put your full name, telephone number, etc on the internet for all to see... maybe block that out.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

moved for best response

[Scrubsmatter]

Don't put irrelevant stuff. On your resume..ie jobs at old navy or ice cream parlor.

[kiszi, RN]

I would remove the bit about "One of Indiana's best nursing programs." It comes across as cocky, and while listing the school is ok, they seriously may not care.

I would keep the employment history since you have not worked as a nurse. Maybe add some choice job duties that highlight what you did that can translate to health care.

Beware too much self-praising "fluff" i.e. "exceedingly skilled and productive individual". It sounds over-the-top and is also not true. You cannot yet be highly skilled as a new grad. Productivity improves with experience as well.

Best to stick to the facts. Let them know what you will DO to be a model employee. List tangible things you have accomplished and recognition you have received in previous jobs and clinicals.