1. Resume Basics

2. Think Like An Employer The #1 most important thing:
Tailor your resume to the specific job you’re applying for
Think Like An Employer

3. Think Like An Employer The #1 most important thing:
Tailor your resume to the specific job you’re applying for
Always look at the job description and try to use those specific words and phrases to describe your own experience
Why? Keyword search software is often used in screening
Makes it as easy as possible for the hiring manager to say yes as they look at your resume!
Think Like An Employer

4. Think Like An Employer The #1 most important thing:
Tailor your resume to the specific job you’re applying for
Think Like An Employer
The PIMC provides Intermediate level care for Medical/Surgical patients 0-18 years of age, excluding obstetric patients. Populations served include non-ICU Neurosurgical, Video EEG and spectrum scan Peritoneal Dialysis, Chronic trach/ventilated patients, Select Hyperbilirubinemia, Select Cardiac Surgery, and Research Patients, complex post –op patients including orthopedic spine patients, crani’s, and bladder augmentations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
External applicants: BSN preferred*
Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
BLS/PALS must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application)
BLS/PALS is required at time of hire and must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)
Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive , navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information and tools
Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.

5. Style and Layout for a Resume
MUCH BETTER!
NOT GREAT

6. Objective Statements OBJECTIVE STATEMENTS
• Clearly state what you want and what you can do
• Be concise
• Tailor the statement specifically to the position you are seeking
Example of a poorly written objective statement:
Challenging position where I can grow professionally and help others
Example of a targeted, well-written objective statement:
A position as a Clinical Coordinator in the Pediatric Special Care Unit at The George Washington University Hospital where I can use my extensive experience in pediatric intensive care to improve the quality of patient care
Objective Statements

7. Nursing Resume Thesaurus
Nursing Resume Thesaurus – Come and get yer verbs!
You Supported Customers/Clients/Patients:
Because manning the phones or answering questions really means you’re advising customers and meeting their needs, use:
Advised, Advocated, Arbitrated, Assessed, Assisted, Cared, Charted, Charged, Coached, Consoled, Counseled, Consulted, Educated, Evaluated, Fielded, Guided, Helped, Influenced, Informed, Resolved

8. Details, Details, Details
Start with your strong verb and then…
What populations does the job focus on?
Thinking about some of the patients or populations you have worked with and use those details!
Did you work collaboratively on a team?
Physicians, DNPs, volunteers, community members…
What skills are most relevant to the position (what are they asking you for in the job description?)
Technical skills, communication skills, collaboration, examples of leadership, examples of customer service…

9. Details, Details, Details
Situation-Action-Result is another way to help format your skills and accomplishment bullet points under your work experience section:
what you did,
why you did it,
and what happened as a result of your actions
“Delivered direct patient care to 12 patients while also managing the needs and questions of the patients’ families.”
“Worked with multidisciplinary clinical team to develop education and practical tool to improve correct screening for intimate partner violence on Labor and Delivery Unit. Tool recognized by top Hospital Administrators during monthly meeting.”

10. Putting a Draft Together
The #1 most important thing:
Tailor your resume to the specific job you’re applying for
Putting a Draft Together
The PIMC provides Intermediate level care for Medical/Surgical patients 0-18 years of age, excluding obstetric patients. Populations served include non-ICU Neurosurgical, Video EEG and spectrum scan Peritoneal Dialysis, Chronic trach/ventilated patients, Select Hyperbilirubinemia, Select Cardiac Surgery, and Research Patients, complex post –op patients including orthopedic spine patients, crani’s, and bladder augmentations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
External applicants: BSN preferred*
Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
BLS/PALS must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application)
BLS/PALS is required at time of hire and must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)
Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive , navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information and tools
Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.

11. Skills and Activities
What technical skills are included in the job posting?
EPIC, EHRs (any special trainings/courses?), Microsoft office, any safety training that’s relevant, language skills
Leadership, accolades, awards
Have you done any volunteering or school activities that demonstrate leadership? Won any awards/scholarships?
Professional affiliations or professional development
Have you gone to any talks, workshops, or trainings that are relevant to this position (workshop on post-operative care)?
Volunteering
Have you worked in specific areas or with specific populations?

12. Cover Letters
Always keep concise (1 page max), focus on what employer is asking for in the position description

13. Cover Letters
Always keep concise (1 page max), focus on what employer is asking for in the position description

14. Cover Letters
Always keep concise (1 page max), focus on what employer is asking for in the position description

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