Cathie is a licensed head nurse in a nursing home. She enjoys her job, but has decided she is ready for something different. She found a listing for a LPN at a specialty center in their otolaryngology department.
This position requires specific schooling and experience:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current LPN licensure
- Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire and maintain
- One-year full-time employment as a LPN
- Demonstration of written and oral communication skills required
- Experience with ENT or in a specialty setting
It is ideal to list education and experience after career objective; otherwise they may not take the time to find the information. Remember, there are many people applying for this position: your resume needs to be easy to read.
Use your resources: Researching this company will guide you in adding pertinent information. Per the website: This center prides itself on "providing outstanding patient care" and has been noted as one of the "best places to work in health care." Try to show these traits in your experience and skills.
This center is going to want someone who can work with a team and is detail oriented. One way to show your team spirit is to keep "I" to a minimum when describing your responsibilities and past work experiences. Proofreading and utilizing spell check to minimize mistakes will show pride in your work. This is very important in the medical field, where medications and dosing need to be correct.
Skills should be listed after experience and schooling, but make sure they compliment your experiences and confirm what you have already stated.
Remember: this position will be getting many resumes and applications. Make yours standout, easy-to-read, and professional.
Some nursing templates online looked like a big paragraph- very wordy and time consuming. Skills and qualifications did not standout. With so many resumes to go through, they are not going to take extra time to search for your qualifications. Bullets are great to use, they stand out and make it easy to read.
Below is a resume that may be changed to fit what Cathie needs it for. The resume template is in red. After the sample, I rearranged the topics, shortened explanations, and took out items I thought would be better said than written: Teamwork needed to standout.
Jennifer Wilson
10 Springdale St.
Brooklyn, New York 22222
718-555-5555
Objective
Dedicated RN with nearly 20 years of experience within medical-surgical settings seeking career transition into clinical nursing research. Offer a solid foundation in statistics, analytical tools and methodologies, pharmaceuticals, surgical procedures and current healthcare advancements.
Special interest in conducting clinical research trials benefiting diabetes patients. Strong background in diabetes education, with experience developing and delivering training programs to staff, community organizations and medical providers on a range of diabetes-management topics.
Work Experience
Operating Room Nurse
5/1998 – Present, ABC HOSPITAL, New York, NY
Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, and oversee the maintenance/sterilization of OR supplies and equipment. Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative procedures.
Highlights of Contributions:
- Participated in JCAHO survey with resultant score of 95 percent with commendation. Ensured OR readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions.
- Planned and executed symposium for continuing research on diabetes. Topics included new research methods, standards of treatment and the epidemiological perspective. Secured internationally renowned endocrinologists as speakers and attracted 100+ healthcare industry participants.
- Led numerous staff development training programs and seminars. Conducted educational programs on a broad range of topics, including diabetes education and OR policies and procedures.
- Researched and compiled daily operation reports and patient statistical data for surgical services director, director of nursing and utilization review (UR) coordinator.
- Directed ongoing quality assurance (QA) program that met or surpassed hospital/JCAHO standards for patient and staff safety.
- Authored study guide and orientation packet credited with improving quality and thoroughness of staff on-the-job-training (OJT) program.
- Standardized procedures and improved efficiency of surgical room setup through major cataloging effort covering all surgical services equipment.
- Developed first-ever, comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) manual for hospital’s Preoperative Staging Area.
Registered Nurse
6/1995 – 5/1998, DEF HOSPITAL, Brooklyn, NY
Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 70-bed neonatal intensive care unit. Assessed patients’ developmental stages and conditions, administered medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies.
Highlights of Contributions:
- Managed all phases of care cycle for critically ill infants. Held additional responsibility as part-time charge nurse for overseeing patient care, staff assignments, emergency response/transport and management of infant family crises.
- Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as active member of patient education and procedural committees, along with preceptor duties instructing new residents and nurses in crisis intervention, medication administration and resuscitation.
- Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient families, generating positive PR through extra efforts in care treatment and one-on-one communications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
Education
6/2004 ABC Training Institute, New York, NY
- Completed comprehensive pharmaceuticals training in the areas of FDA regulatory compliance, drug specifications, drug product stability/shelf life, principles of contemporary immunology and adverse drug events.
5/2001 Perioperative Nursing (CNOR), Denver, CO
- Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), CNOR certification
2/1992 Registered Nurse, New York, NY
5/1990 XYZ COLLEGE, New York, NY
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Received consistently excellent evaluations in clinical rotations.
- Participated in XYZ College’s Nursing Student Association, National Student Nurses’ Association and Future Registered Nurses Club.
6/1989 BCLS certification, New York, NY
- BCLS certification is current
5/1989 XYZ COLLEGE, New York, NY
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Affiliations
- 1/2005 – Present: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Member
Skills
Skill Name
Skill Level
Last Used/Experience
Case / Patient Management
Expert
Currently used/19 years
Clinical Research Procedures
Intermediate
Currently used/11 years
Data Collection / Analysis / Reporting
Intermediate
Currently used/11 years
Data Management & Documentation
Intermediate
Currently used/11 years
Healthcare Education
Expert
Currently used/19 years
JCAHO Standards / Compliance
Expert
Currently used/19 years
Patient Interviews
Expert
Currently used/19 years
Public / Community Relations
Expert
Currently used/19 years
Public Speaking
Expert
Currently used/19 years
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Expert
Currently used/19 years
Records Maintenance
Expert
Currently used/19 years
Additional Information
Excelled in early nursing career as RN/nurse team leader (2/1992 to 5/1995) and hospital staff nurse (6/1989 to 2/1992), with commendations for quality of total patient care from community/teaching hospital employers.
Known as a loyal team player with an unwavering commitment to providing quality care and preventive medicine advocacy. Available for evening/weekend shifts and willing to relocate nationally for right opportunity.
This resume is far from complete (Cathie needs to add her personal information), but this is a great start.
Cathie Roberts
5 Main St.
Rapid City, SD 57703
718-555-5555
Objective
Licensed RN with 10 years of experience within a clinical nursing setting seeking a transition into medical-surgical.
Education
6/1998 Nurses College, Rapid City, SD
5/1999 Perioperative Nursing (CNOR), Denver, CO
- Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), CNOR certification
Affiliations
- 1/2005 – Present: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Member
Work Experience
Operating Room Nurse
5/2000 – Present, ABC HOSPITAL, Rapid City, SD
Prep and care for patients undergoing surgical intervention, oversee maintenance/sterilization of OR supplies and equipment, anticipate needs of surgeons/ surgical teams, assist in operative procedures.
Highlights of Contributions:
- Ensure OR readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions.
- Plan and execute symposium for continuing research on diabetes.
- Lead staff training programs and seminars. Conduct educational programs on a broad range of topics, including diabetes education and OR policies and procedures.
- Research/compile daily operation reports and patient statistical data for directors.
- Direct ongoing quality assurance (QA) program that meet hospital/JCAHO standards.
Registered Nurse
6/1998 – 5/2000, DEF HOSPITAL, Rapid City, SD
Performed range of clinical functions in a 70-bed neonatal ICU, assessed patients’ developmental stages and conditions, administered medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies.
Highlights of Contributions:
- Managed all phases of care cycle for critically ill infants,
- Part-time charge nurse for overseeing patient care, staff assignments, emergency response/transport and management of infant family crises.
- Active member of patient education and procedural committees,
- Instructed new residents and nurses in crisis intervention, medication administration and resuscitation.
Skill Name
Experience
Case / Patient Management
Currently used/10 years
Employee Management
Currently used/9 years
Data Collection / Analysis / Reporting
Currently used/10 years
Data Management & Documentation
Currently used/10 years
Healthcare Education
Currently used/10 years
JCAHO Standards / Compliance
Currently used/10 years
Patient Interviews
Currently used/10 years
Public / Community Relations
Currently used/8 years
Public Speaking
Currently used/7 years
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Currently used/7 years
There are many different ways to make a resume your own and have it say what you need them to know. You can even design your own template with word, excel, or any other typing program you use. Remember, you want it to look professional and be easy to read- go easy on the font and adding a lot of colors/shapes.
I love to work on resumes and talk about interviews. If you have any questions on this article or on writing your own resume, please email me at tina_0395@yahoo.com
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