NURSING    (Sample 1)

Rachel Resume						
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, #3E
Jamaica, NY 11451
career@york.cuny.edu
Cell: 718-262-2282

Professional Profile  

Recent magna cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and two years of experience in nursing and in-home care. Reliable, caring and motivated professional with the special capacity for providing assistance to severely ill and terminal patients.

Academic Background  

York College, CUNY, Jamaica, NY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, September, 2009
Emphasis: Acute and long-term care
GPA: 3.9/4.0

Clinical Experience/Practicum  

Adult Care Provider/Intern	Summer, 2009
South Bronx Community Hospice
Bronx, NY
•	Participated in all aspects of assisted care including dispensing medicine, bathing, dressing, feeding and monitoring vital signs
•	Helped patients with physical exercises to increase strength and dexterity and to encourage interaction
•	Observed needs and assisted in the evaluation of pain medications for cancer patients 
•	Assisted Alzheimer's patients: Developed communication gestures, which were shared with the department.

Related Experience  

Home Care Provider	May 2007 - August 2008
A Little Help From Your Friends
Bronx, NY
•	Developed activities and outings that inspired cognitive and social stimulation
•	Offered emotional support to clients and their families and helped to educate them on medical topics
•	Aided clients with transportation, appointments, shopping, cooking, and housework
•	Received a 97% rating and got a commendation for meeting all requirements 

Key Strengths And Skills  

Assessment - Develops rapport with patients and family
Planning - Identifies patient needs and astutely determines priority of patient care
Implementation - Performs based on scientific nursing care and evidence-based practice
Evaluation - Documents logically, succinctly and clearly demonstrating superior accuracy

Excellent computer skills including the full Microsoft Office Suite and various types of healthcare databases

Licensure/Certifications  

American Heart Association, BLS, PALS
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, September, 2009
Member, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing

Community Involvement  

American Red Cross – Frequent blood and platelet donor
Queens County Rescue Mission – Serving the homeless