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Delores Wheatley
5734 Foster Road
Middleton, Indiana 46204
(907) 123-4567

Objective: Position as staff registered nurse on medical-surgical unit

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma, 2004
Coral Ridge High School
Dolphin Beach, Florida
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing, 2009
Howard Community College (HCC)
Middleton, Indiana
Currently enrolled in the following courses at HCC:
30-hour IV certification course
8-hour phlebotomy course
16-hour 12-lead EKG course
EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, Association for the Blind, 2001-2004
Nursing Assistant, Howard Community Hospital, 2004-2007
(summer employment)
Special Olympics Committee, 2007-2008

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with blind and disabled children
Pediatric inpatient experience
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
Experience with families in crisis

Figure 14.1 Sample functional résumé.

Do not repeat information just to make the How to Begin
résumé longer. A good résumé is concise and Start by writing down every applicable point you can
focuses on your strengths and accomplishments. think of in the preceding five categories.Work history
is usually the easiest place to begin. Arrange your
No matter which format you use, it is essential to
work history in reverse chronological order, listing
include the following (Parker, 1989):
your current job first.Account for all your employable
■ A clearly stated job objective. years. Short lapses in employment are acceptable, but
■ Highlighted qualifications. give a brief explanation for longer periods (e.g.,
■ Directly relevant skills experience. “maternity leave”). Include employer, dates worked
■ Chronological work history. (years only, e.g., 2001–2002), city, and state for each
■ Relevant education and training. employer you list. Briefly describe the duties and