Sorry..help with resume

KentechRN · Jul 14, 2011

I'm in a similar situation as you are. If you've done anything relating to customer service it is good since it shows you can interact with people. Those of us without a lot of clinical experience outside of school have to think out of the box as to what could be relevant to what you are applying for. If you need more you can also think about volunteering for nursing related experience as well.

trauma_lama, BSN · Jul 14, 2011

okay, so i don't know if this will be helpful at all to you since i'm a CNA but I've been trying to get a job in the field too so i've sought out the HR dept at my hospital for some resume "guidance" and i 've asked a nurse admin (used to work as staff nurse so she's seen both sides of hiring process) to give it a lookover...this is how my resume came out when i followed the advice that was given to me.

sidenote: they both made it very clear that nurse managers look more for tactful/to the point info than pretty, "flowery" appearance and language. be up front in your objective/mission. hope this helps you? and i don't know how this format will turn out since i copied and pasted so here goes nothin'...

Mission:To acquire a CNA position in a large hospital; to gain experience that will help me in my capacity as an associate’s degree nursing student at ****** College (expected graduation May 2013).

Education:********* College

Spring 20** – present, anticipated graduation May 2013

Concentration: Nursing, 3.52 GPA

**********,*****, North Carolina

Fall 20** – Spring 20**

Concentration: Music Education

*********,******, North Carolina

Fall 20** – Spring 20**

Concentration: Secondary Education

Applicable Certifications/Skills:

40+ hours clinical experience as a student nurse aide on***(unit)** at ********** (telemetry/chest pain unit)
Full time nursing student
Listed on North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry (as of mm/dd/yyyy)

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Experience balancing focus on resident needs with focus on assignments from superiors

- Ability to prioritize to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in order of importance

Work Experience:

Ø Certified Nursing Assistant- ****************

************, North Carolina. May 20**- present

- Currently report for work in a sitter capacity at ******** and ******* facilities on as needed basis

Ø Assistant Manager-*****************

***********, North Carolina. August 20**-February 20**

- Responsibilities include writing staff schedule for anywhere from 12 to 20 people, keeping public and back areas of store clean, hiring and termination of employment when necessary.

- Ensuring that employee files are kept accurate and current and that all files are organized as per company policy for store audits.

- Partnering with multiple levels of upper management and store sales associates to guarantee that all tiers of team members are on the same page concerning company policy, goals and performance review.

- Opening and closing procedures including counting register till, making bank deposits, filing store paperwork.

Ø Key Holder-************

****************, North Carolina. June 20** – August 20**

- Responsibilities included assigning sales associates to zones of the sales floor, ensuring consistently excellent customer service, setting a positive and upbeat atmosphere for incoming customers.

- Leading merchandise floor sets, setting merchandise and displays to company expectations.

- Opening and closing procedures including counting register till, making bank deposits, filing store paperwork.

Ø Hostess and Server, ***********

************, North Carolina. January 20** – May 20**

- Greeting customers upon their entrance to the restaurant, seating them at tables based on server availability and their preferences.

- Taking orders from customers and checking back on them once food had been served to ensure product was satisfactory.

*References available upon request

Shyhaylee · Jul 14, 2011

I know i'm soo confused! :s

Shyhaylee · Jul 14, 2011

okay, so i don't know if this will be helpful at all to you since i'm a CNA but I've been trying to get a job in the field too so i've sought out the HR dept at my hospital for some resume "guidance" and i 've asked a nurse admin (used to work as staff nurse so she's seen both sides of hiring process) to give it a lookover...this is how my resume came out when i followed the advice that was given to me.
sidenote: they both made it very clear that nurse managers look more for tactful/to the point info than pretty, "flowery" appearance and language. be up front in your objective/mission. hope this helps you? and i don't know how this format will turn out since i copied and pasted so here goes nothin'...
Mission:To acquire a CNA position in a large hospital; to gain experience that will help me in my capacity as an associate's degree nursing student at ****** College (expected graduation May 2013).
Education:********* College
Spring 20** - present, anticipated graduation May 2013
Concentration: Nursing, 3.52 GPA
**********,*****, North Carolina
Fall 20** - Spring 20**
Concentration: Music Education
*********,******, North Carolina
Fall 20** - Spring 20**
Concentration: Secondary Education
Applicable Certifications/Skills:
40+ hours clinical experience as a student nurse aide on***(unit)** at ********** (telemetry/chest pain unit)
Full time nursing student
Listed on North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry (as of mm/dd/yyyy)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience balancing focus on resident needs with focus on assignments from superiors
- Ability to prioritize to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in order of importance
Work Experience:
Ø Certified Nursing Assistant- ****************
************, North Carolina. May 20**- present
- Currently report for work in a sitter capacity at ******** and ******* facilities on as needed basis
Ø Assistant Manager-*****************
***********, North Carolina. August 20**-February 20**
- Responsibilities include writing staff schedule for anywhere from 12 to 20 people, keeping public and back areas of store clean, hiring and termination of employment when necessary.
- Ensuring that employee files are kept accurate and current and that all files are organized as per company policy for store audits.
- Partnering with multiple levels of upper management and store sales associates to guarantee that all tiers of team members are on the same page concerning company policy, goals and performance review.
- Opening and closing procedures including counting register till, making bank deposits, filing store paperwork.
Ø Key Holder-************
****************, North Carolina. June 20** - August 20**
- Responsibilities included assigning sales associates to zones of the sales floor, ensuring consistently excellent customer service, setting a positive and upbeat atmosphere for incoming customers.
- Leading merchandise floor sets, setting merchandise and displays to company expectations.
- Opening and closing procedures including counting register till, making bank deposits, filing store paperwork.
Ø Hostess and Server, ***********
************, North Carolina. January 20** - May 20**
- Greeting customers upon their entrance to the restaurant, seating them at tables based on server availability and their preferences.
- Taking orders from customers and checking back on them once food had been served to ensure product was satisfactory.
*References available upon request

Thanks! That did make since!

trauma_lama, BSN · Jul 14, 2011

good luck, i'm sure you'll kick orifice! :yeah:

Shyhaylee · Jul 14, 2011

good luck, i'm sure you'll kick orifice!

Lord I hope so! :up: