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QUESTION: After working as a nurse for 12 years, I decided to let my license lapse. I have tried to explain to potential employers that I no longer carry an RN license and have no intent of reentering the nursing field. Having been a nurse for so many years, I returned to school to brush up on my business skills, such as computers, business law, communications, etc. I am now pursuing my bachelor's degree in healthcare management, because I am very interested in the administrative end of the field.
How do I convince potential employers that I do not want to work as a nurse but that the years of experience are beneficial to any administrative position I apply for? I even spent 16 months teaching medical classes, such as medical terminology, anatomy, medical coding and medical transcription to broaden my knowledge and experience base.
Any advice?
WHAT THE EXPERT SAYS: A clear objective statement and powerful opening qualifications summary are particularly important for professionals like you who are looking to change careers.
For your objective, consider something like: "Experienced medical professional targeting positions in healthcare administration." Below that, you can kick off your profile with an opener such as "Upcoming honors graduate of ABC University's healthcare management program backed by more than 12 years of medical experience as a former RN and medical instructor." Finish this paragraph by highlighting other key strengths you bring to the table, such as supervisory experience, related degree studies, computer savvy and knowledge of healthcare industry/JCAHO regulations.
For your Professional Experience section, be sure to highlight any administrative accomplishments from your background, such as scheduling, staff mentoring/supervision, project management, participation in hospital-accreditation efforts or process/cost-control improvement initiatives, etc.
In your Education section, include a list of your business-related coursework to get additional important keywords into your resume.
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