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Anita Job

123 Spruce Avenue

Anytown, MI 12345

555-123-4567

AnitaJob@email.com

Objective

To obtain a challenging pediatric nursing position, specializing in intensive care.

Profile

Healthcare professional with a wide range of experience in intensive care units, focusing on patient assessment and care. Skilled in relevant ICU technical procedures. Adept in both fast-paced emergency situations and crisis management. Proficient in coordinating teams and aiding physicians with advanced procedures.

Professional Experience

Pediatric Care Nurse, October 2005–Present

Anytown General Hospital, Anytown, MI 

• Provide comprehensive care to children and their families
• Assess necessary patient care
• Order additional testing as required
• Assist in pediatric surgeries

Practical Nurse, June 1998–July 2004

Anytown Nursing Home, Anytown, MI 

• Provided basic bedside care
• Assisted with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Monitored patients and reported any adverse reactions to medication

Medical Orderly, September 1992–June 1998

Anytown Nursing Home, Anytown, MI

• Assisted nursing staff in day-to-day duties
• Performed routine personal care

Research Experience

Pediatric Consultant

The Importance of Sensory Feedback to Deaf Children, 2006

• Project was designed to help deaf children play music to a beat using sensory feedback
• Supervised and supported all children in the project
• Assisted in assembling, collating, and formatting data collected
• Worked with Dr. Elliot Roftbury, a leading expert in pediatric care
• Findings from the project were published in Anytown Health Care and Nursing

Teaching Experience

Pediatric Care: The Basics, 2010

 University of Anytown, Anytown, MI

• Presented a lecture on the basics of pediatric care to first-year undergraduates as part of their Nursing Degree

Work Experience

Camp Counselor, July 2004–August 2004

Camp Happy Place, Anytown, MI

• Organized and lead daily activities for campers 
• Cooked nutritious meals 
• Taught basic survival skills and first aid courses

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1991

Anytown University, Anytown, MI

Practical Nursing Diploma, May 1987

Anytown Technical College, Anytown, MI

High School Diploma, June 1985

Anytown High School, Anytown, MI

Awards and Honors

Health Care Connection Certificate of Achievement, 2003

Dean's List, University of Anytown, 1991

General Academic Scholarship, University of Anytown, 1987

Publications

Co-author

Community Nursing: Changing Practices (2009), Anita Job and Julia Sandmore

Contributor

The Ins and Outs of Pediatric Nursing (2007), Dr. Elliot Roftbury

Contributor

The Importance of Sensory Feedback to Deaf Children (2006), Dr. Elliot Roftbury and Margaret Lowd

Affiliations

Anytown Medical Association (AMA)

National Pediatric Nursing Association (NPNA)

Activities and Community Service

Red Cross Health and Safety Instructor, August 2004–October 2005

Red Cross Community Centre, Anytown, MI

• Worked with a wide range of people from the community, including teachers, young children, and low-income families
• Taught courses in CPR, Care giving and Babysitting, and Nurse Assistant Training
• Provided counseling and support to victims of house fires and other domestic incidents

Captain of Hockey Team, 2007–Present

Anytown, MI

• Lead the team to victory in the 2009 and 2010 women's regional finals
• Named player of the season in 2010

Specialized Skills

• Fluent in French, with basic language skills in German, Spanish, and Japanese
• Technical skills with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Eclipse Charting

References

Available upon request

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