Sample Resume (New Grad) (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

Resume Tips

Develop your own resume! There is no need to have it “professionally done”. You’ll learn more about yourself and you

will feel more pride in presenting it to the employer. Limit your resume to one page.

It is suggested that you use a larger font (bolded) for your name. In addition, you may want to select a different font

style. Try a few. See what best appeals to you.

Avoid Abbreviations (St., Ave., Dr.). It is OK to use widely used medical abbreviations like IV, TPN, but avoid using more

obscure medical abbreviations. Standardized post office abbreviations for states (CA) are acceptable, but be consistent

throughout the resume. Exception: Spell out “California” if it is included in your school’s name in this section.

Include 2-year college if you earned at least one year of credits, even if you did not receive a degree. State the number of

credits earned (for example, 30 credits of general studies).

When describing your experience, include responsibilities, skills and accomplishments for each position. Use action verbs –

past tense for jobs previously held and present tense for your current job. (See examples below).

If you have participated in extracurricular activities, such as community service, leadership roles, or exchange programs,

dedicate a section to this area. Don’t forget special awards or scholarships received. This sets you apart from other students

who don’t have these experiences.

We suggest that you attach a second page that lists four professional references. The people you have listed as references

should each have written you a letter of recommendation. Plan ahead and have these letters with you at the time your

interview. Since you are a recent graduate, it is recommended that two of the four references be from nursing school

instructors. For each reference, list all the information that you might have, including: 1) full name with title, 2) profession

and/or their relationship to you, 3) Employer, 4) address, 5) phone number (indicate whether it is home (H), cell (C), or work

(W); and 6) e-mail address.

Action Verbs

accomplished

demonstrated

increased

recommended

achieved

designed

influenced

reduced

analyzed

determined

initiated

renovated

applied

developed

instructed

reported

arranged

devised

interpreted

researched

assigned

diagnosed

introduced

revamped

assisted

directed

launched

saved

authored

effected

led

selected

coached

established

located

served

communicated

estimated

maintained

set up

compared

evaluated

mastered

solved

compiled

expanded

motivated

streamlined

completed

expedited

negotiated

structured

conducted

facilitated

organized

supervised

controlled

gathered

presented

supported

coordinated

generated

produced

taught

counseled

guided

programmed

took over

created

identified

promoted

trained

defined

implemented

proposed

translated

delegated

improved

provided

updated

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