Recruitment Newsletter

Recruiter Monthly ROSE L. BROWN, MHA, BSN, RN, CHCR; NURSE RECRUITER

NEWSLETTER Volume 7 Issue 1
October 1, 2020
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Transcript Processing

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Resume writing

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Nursing Assistant
Enrichment Call

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Pre-employment Phase

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Processing Attainment of Higher Degrees

Obtaning higher degrees are noteworthy accomplishments. It is important to ensure that your correct
academic standing is documented in each appropriate venue; there are three (3). The process for
having that information documented accurately begins with receipt of a sealed official transcript by
the Nurse Recruiter. The Recruiter then sends a copy of the transcript along with other required
paperwork to HR Credentialing and HR Nursing.

• An official, electronic copy of the transcript is sent to the Nurse Recruiter who updates
VISTA to reflect the higher degree. The nurse is responsible for contacting their school and
requesting that an electronic copy be send directly to the NR: [email protected].

• NR sends the transcript to HR Credentialing who updates or provides access to the employee
to update their education in VetPro

• NR sends a copy of the transcript , along with other required paperwork to the HR Nursing
team who updates the employee’seducation in their eOPF file.

Due to telework, hard copies of transcripts are not being accepted via traditional USPS.

Resume Writing – significance of a good resume

Whether changing careers or changing jobs within your current organization, writing a resume
that accurately depicts your education, places of employment, and experience plays an
essential role in your success. The goal is to ensure that the selecting official focuses on your
key information and the experience that you possess as related to a job vacancy. Your resume
should be uncomplicated and straightforward. Use a professional font such as; Times New
Roman, Calibri, Georgia or other standard non-script font for ease of reading and professional
presentation. Be concise; unnecessary descriptions and verbiage is not only distracting, it can
lessen the impact of more vital communiqué.

Document your places of employment by starting with your most current/relevant experiences,
particularly highlighting fundamental and essential job-related skills. Address your
experiences as related to the preferred qualifications outlined in the job posting. Be direct
when describing your skills, value, and strengths. Use terms such as; executed, developed,
exceeded, completed, supervised, managed, planned, coordinated, organized, operated,
enforced, etc. Terms used should be commensurate with accomplishments/experience.

- Contact information: name, address, phone number# (home or cell), and email address
- Education: Name of school, type of degree, and month/year of completion
- Places of employment/Experience: Organization; dates of employment (month/year);

address. Your role in this job (Registered nurse, Charge nurse, Case Manager, etc.).
Appropriate documentation of your experience is vital to your succss. Employers are looking
for transferable skills that are relevant and connected to the position sought. Your
inforamation can be listed in bullet form or narrative.

- Certifications/ Affiliations: Board Certifications, CPR, etc.
- Skills/Summary: Optional

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There is no standardized resume construct and formats vary widely. Below is an example of a very
basic resume that contains the essential information needed by the hiring official to determine
eligibility for hire. This resume is concise and contains useful, straightforward information. There is
no ambiguity, vagueness, or unnecessary verbiage. A brief “Summary” may also be included in the
resume and is typically intended to highlight strengths, specific skills, and abilities.

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Don’t let your resume lose the job you want

When a hiring official is not able to clearly identify a particular skill set or specific
clinical service due to a poorly worded resume, the applicant may never make it to the

interview phase.

The example below represents the job description of a nurse who is applying for a job vacancy. The
applicant is identified as a RN and has provided the name of the Organization worked for, and the
length of time employed there. Unfortunately, that is where the clarity ends. The job description does
not provide the level of detail and specificity needed to determine clinical service worked.

What clinical service does this nurse work for? Taken from an actual resume:

Job description example: Provisioned a wide range of clinical and emergency care services to a
Variety of patients. Maintained accurate and complete health care records and reports in
conformance to regulatory standards and organizational quality directives. Administered
medications to patients and monitored progress to detect side effects and adverse reactions.
Procured and integrated assistive medical devices and related treatments to bolster outcomes.
Obtained and monitored vital signs and medical information in order to facilitate medical
diagnostic and clinical tests. Honed critical thinking skills to maximize performance across
essential clinical processes. Demonstrated a talent to thrive in demanding and challenging
environments while meeting and exceeding specified goals and objectives. Proactively
troubleshoot and re-mediated short-term and long-term issues to mitigate risk.

How much time would or should a hiring official spend reviewing this resume to
determine if this nurse is the right fit or best qualified applicant for the job?

At a glance! In the example above, there is no mention of the clinical service, patient composition,
specialized or routine skills utilized in the completion of patient care. This resume would not be
considered.

How often should resumes be updated?

Each time a new position is sought, particularly if there have been nursing experiences that may
impact eligibility. Some of the most qualified applicants never make it to interview because their
resumes are not current and do not attract interest.

Is there a standard resume format for nurses:

There is none. The presence of relevant information in the resume, along with ease of accessing this
information is what is most important. Information should be arranged in an organized manner, not

randomly deposited throughout the doument, and where appropriate, dated. Education should
include month/year of graduation; Certifications should include expiration dates, and places of
employment should include month/year employment began and ended. CPR status is a plus.

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New Employee Pre-employment Processing
External Applicants

EOD Name Unit Select Date VETPRO SENT TO DATE
submitted Board/HR Boarded
Agnelyne Ndifor, SNT BT 5B 4/23
10/25/20 Rebecca Adeyoola LR Restorative 5/31 N/A N/A N/A
BT HPC GECCC 7/7 6/5 6/16 6/17
Kimberly Savage, NP 7/15 7/22 8/18 9/30
Jennifer Trost, LPN PP MH 7/15 7/23 7/23 N/A
Jerlyn Loot BT ED 8/6 7/24 8/4 8/5
Loveline Mentonga BT 3Med 8/11 8/13 8/18 9/30
11/23/20 Rico Martinez BT OR 8/11 8/21 8/25 8/26
Sandra Gunesdogdu BT OR 8/11 8/24 8/25 8/26
11/22/20 Joseline Lemon BT 3Med 8/17 8/26 9/1 9/2
Valencia Nicholls BT 3Med 8/17 8/26 9/1 9/2
11/1/20 Amanda Woodhurst, LPN Pocomoke PACT 8/18 8/24 8/25 N/A
10/25/20 Catherine Craycraft BT MICU/CICU 8/19 8/27 9/1 9/2
Ashley Campitelli BT MH Int. 8/25
Jodi Berg-Gaither, NP BT Neuro Tele 9/2 9/8 9/15 9/16
Susan Hatef BT ED Int. 8/13 9/9 9/15 N/A
Joyce Griffin BT SICU 9/15 9/15 9/15 N/A
Sharon Rice, SNT PP GEC 23B 9/15 N/A 9/23 9/30
10/25/20 Emeline Nkwang BT 3Med 9/17 9/23 9/29 N/A
Monica Joyner, LPN LR PACT 9/17 9/25 9/25 N/A
Charmony Pounds BT 3Med 9/22 10/8 10/8 N/A
LaVerne Baldwin, LPN LR PACT 9/22 10/1 10/1
Jade Kim, NP BT Occupational Health 9/23 10/7 10/7 10/7
Linda Joseph LR LR2 9/24
Yeon Ko BT 3Med 9/24 10/5 10/6 N/A
Jenneh Musa LR LR2 9/25 10/9 N/A
Natasha Jacobs, LPN LR LR1 9/25 10/5 10/5
Marsell Metts, LPN LR LR2 9/25 10/9 10/9 10/7
Angela Hawkins BT PACT 9/26 10/7
Dionne Dias BT 3Med 9/26 10/5 10/6
Taseanna Webb BT MICU/CICU 9/27 10/6 10/6 N/A
Augusta Uchendu LR LR1 9/28
Nichelle Newton BT 3Med 10/1 10/8 10/8
Shannee Chigbue, LPN LR LR2 10/2
Christina Dovi PP GEC 14A 10/1
Shawn Pinder, LPN Cambridge PACT 10/1
Rebecca McMullen, LPN Cambridge PACT 10/3
Tia Graham PP GEC 14A

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PG.7 Internal Applicants

EOD Name Unit Select Date VETPRO SENT TO DATE

INTERNAL submitted Board/HR Boarded
10/11/20 Derrick Beggs
BT MIU/CICU 7/14 N/A N/A 8/26
Kelly Dryer PP GEC 23A 7/23 7/31 8/11 8/26
Marriane Rugas 8/14 N/A N/A N/A
10/11/20 Eric Alonzo BT SDSU 8/21 N/A N/A N/A
10/25/20 Junior Egbufoama, LPN PP GEC 23B 9/16 N/A N/A N/A
11/15/20 Nicole Street, LPN 9/24 N/A N/A N/A
Ebony Johnson BT PACT 9/27 N/A N/A 10/7
BT PACT
BT PACT

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