What experience should I include? Need Help please!!!

[FLnurseprospect]

I have 12 years of clinical experience as a medical assistant. In those 12 years, I've performed skills that I feel are pertinent to nursing and management. I thought it might be important to include this in my resume but that doesn't leave me with much room to include information about the skills obtained through my nursing education.

Perhaps what I feel is pertinent, isn't really. So my question is, is it more important to do what i've heard other GNs do; include information regarding each of my clinical rotations and the skills I got to utilize during each rotation? Or, is it more important to include the skills i've obtained over 12 years of working as an MA.

This is what I have so far and I believe it appears a little too wordy. Any advice would be greatly appreciated:

Profile

Compassionate medical professional with more than twelve (12) years of experience in the healthcare field. Team player with strong problem solving and decision making skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Exceeds expectations in time management, prioritizing tasks, communication, and exercising sound judgment required to promote safety and quality patient care.

Employment History

[institution name/ city, state]: Clinical Lead/ Medical Assistant

December 2009-January 2017

• Obtained medical histories, performed problem focused assessments, and documented findings.
  
• Performed casting, splinting, venipuncture, wound care, bracing, and staple/suture removal.
  
• Provided patients with education about their orthopedic conditions, precautions, and treatments.
  
• Advised patients on the proper use and maintenance of ambulatory devices, home aides, braces, splints, and casts.
  
• Viewed and interpreted imaging studies in order to anticipate diagnoses of orthopedic conditions and facilitate providers in developing a treatment plan prior to their evaluation of the patient.
  
• Prepared patients for and coordinated studies such as: X-rays, CT scans, MRI, EMG/NCS, bone scans and other diagnostic studies.
  
• Facilitated direct hospital admissions and referrals to outside physician offices, home health agencies, and skilled nursing facilities.
  
• Completed forms such as: FMLA, short term disability, DWC-25, Face- to Face Encounter, and certifications of medical necessity. Wrote letters of medical necessity, insurance appeals for coverage of medical services, and narratives of patients' care for attorney offices; allowing providers to focus on direct patient care.
  
• Implemented budgets for purchasing medical and clerical supplies and equipment. Handled all purchasing of supplies and equipment used in the office.
  
• Developed Excel spread sheets for the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and submitted documentation to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  
• Ensured smooth operation of the clinic and provide supervision and training of all new clinical staff members.
  

[institution name/ city, state]: Front Desk Shift Lead/Medical Assistant

June 2013- November 2009

• Completed patient medical histories and vital signs. Performed venipunctures, injections, various diagnostic procedures, and ancillary tests such as: EKGs, Spirometry, exercise stress test, and urinalysis.
  
• Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of exam rooms and equipment.
  
• Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations; adding personal, caring, touch which immediately put patients at ease.
  
• Handled administrative duties such as: answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient check-in/ check-out, insurance verification, scanning, faxing, and copying.
  

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing, [XYZ State college], Graduated May 1, 2017
  
• Associate in Arts in General Education, [XYZ State College] Anticipated completion December 2017
  
• High School Diploma, [XYZ High School]
  

Certifications and Affiliations

• Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  
• NCLEX-RN eligible, May 2017
  
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, XYZ State College
  

Other Skills

• Conversational Spanish
  
• Proficient in the use of: Powerchart, Inteleviewer, NetPractice, NextGen, NextGen EMR, Orthopad EMR, and MS Office Suite.
  
• Experienced with Webpage development and Google advertising/ SEO
  

[Devon Rex, ADN, BSN]

Hello!

Inevitably, it is a competitive world. Your resume is the first opportunity to sell yourself for your experience and skills acquired. In your case, you need to highlight both in order to make your application more appealing than the rest. You need to stand out for the skills you have already developed.

Having said that, try to consolidate your skills as much as possible when listing them. Some skills will vouch for other simpler skills, so you can avoid the simpler ones in order to save space and prevent interviewers from getting bored reading your resume.

Build up your skills as you are building yourself to the position you are applying for. Your determination and already proven performance at clinicals will speak for you. Letters of recommendations might also help... but nothing like a proven record.

Personally, I think you can skip the high school diploma. You have to have one in order to go through nursing school. I don't think employers care where you did high school, as much as they care you are dependable, reliable, and smart on your feet. Smart on your feet does not mean you know everything... it means you are always willing and able to learn and keep growing as a nurse. A good attitude, a sense of pride on your work, and commitment to your patients are the most important traits you can show when interviewing and maintaining a job.

Best wishes !!!

BTW... Orlando Health is the best hospital network to work for in Central Florida!

[FLnurseprospect]

I've been applying on both coasts but didn't think to look into Orlando. I will try there next after I make some changes to my resume. Thank you for your input!!