Which new grad resume is better?

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Resume A: Recommendations by local library's resume helpers. Short, 1 page, meant to highlight skills.

RN, BSN

Professional Profile

• Dedicated New Graduate Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience including medical/surgical, intensive care, pediatric, and psychiatric training.
  
• Computer knowledge and training in various charting programs, PYXIS dispensaries, barcode medication administration, glucometer machine; fluency in Cantonese Chinese and Spanish.
  
• Strong work ethic, team oriented, organized, focused, flexible, and constantly strives towards achieving standards of excellence.
  
• Passionate towards delivering high-quality client care in compassionate and respectful manner.
  

Education, Certifications & Training Bachelors of Science in Nursing

California RN

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Aromatherapy Leadership Project

Clinical Experience

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | – Telemetry (90 hours)

Medical Surgical Nursing | – Medical/Surgical (225 hours)

Obstetric Nursing | – OB, L&D, PP, OR (112 hours)

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Externships, Volunteer Work, and Community Outreach Projects

Student Nurse Extern; Psychiatric Step Down (120 Hours)

Behavior health assessment and education, medication administration, charting, facilitated group meetings, maintained patient safety, assisted staff in various capacities.

Student Nurse Extern; Unit: 2nd Floor, Surgical Acute/Oncology (120 Hours)

Head to toe assessment, patient education, medication administration, dressing changes, foley catheter care, PIV/PICC line care, monitor laboratory results, blood glucose checks, charting, assisted staff in various capacities, assisted with daily routines.

Healthcare Volunteer Hospital 1

Healthcare Volunteer Hospital 2

Administrative Volunteer – 2014 to 2015

Volunteer, American Red Cross – 2015 to Present

Volunteer, Community Health Fair - 2015

Nursing Student Mentor; Participant, Medical Spanish– 2013 to 2014

Nursing in South Korea, University - 2013

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Resume B: Original resume, 2 pages, a bit wordier. This template was modeled after my friend's resume.

RN,BSN

Professional Profile

A hard working, compassionate, and dedicated New Graduate RN seeking a nursing position at Medical Center. Maintains a positive,professional, and eager energy that strives to promote excellence.Well-regarded skills in maintaining patient safety, promoting positive communication, and committed to continual professional development. Possesses strong work ethic, dedication to supportive team work dynamics, and commitment to delivering quality client care and advocacy.

Education& Certifications

Pre-NursingStudies | Community College | President's List

Bachelorsof Science in Nursing

California RN License

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Clinical Rotations

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice |Telemetry (90 hours)

Medical Surgical Nursing | Medical/Surgical (225 hours)

Obstetric Nursing | OB, L&D, PP, OR (112 hours)

Pediatric Nursing | Various Units (112 hours)

Gerontological Nursing | (45 hours)

Externships

Student Nurse Extern

Unit:2^nd Floor, East Wing II Psychiatric Step Down | 120 Hours

Behavior health assessment and education, medication administration,charting, facilitated group, maintained patient safety by rounding,assisted staff in various capacities.

Student Nurse Extern

Unit:2^nd Floor, Surgical Acute/ Oncology |

Physical assessment and education, medication administration,dressing changes, foley catheter care, PIV/PICC line care, monitor laboratory results, blood glucose checks, charting, assisted staff in various capacities, assisted with routines on unit. [/font][/COLOR]

Community Projects & Volunteer Work

Healthcare Volunteer | April 2010 – February 2011

Healthcare Volunteer | Medical Campus September – December

Administrative Volunteer October 2014 – January 2015

Volunteer| American Heart 5k

Volunteer| American Red Cross

Volunteer| Community Health Fair,

Nursing Student Mentor |

Participant| CNSA Medical Spanish

Study Abroad & Leadership Project

Nursing in South Korea, Immersion Program

Design and Policy Proposal, Aromatherapy Program for Hospice Patients

Skills

Intermediate fluency in Spanish, able to perform physical assessment and provide patient education.

Elementary fluency in Cantonese Chinese.

Computer knowledge and training in various charting programs, PYXIS dispensaries, barcode medication administration, and glucometer machines.

Organized, focused, flexible, compassionate, team oriented.

References Available upon request