california RN desperately seeking job in acute care... any advice..edp from nurse man

I graduated in 2008 from a private, expensive school...high payments. But I have wanted to be a nutse since I eas little girl...esp in LABOR AND DELIVERY(my dream job), I have worked since graduation...passed my nclex right away...i' ve worked in LTC, SNF, WOUND CARE AT SNF, and now in HOME HEALTH...which is burning me out. In my opinion I need improvement with my resume and interviewing. I have experience as a nurs, work well with others, always report problems to the appropriate people, I'm thorough and compassionate, love teaching and learning and eager to learn more. What am I doing wrong? I am 44yo but look younger snd generally have energy, yes I'm chunky...but there are plenty of us nurses in that category. Should I move?

Also, I have had to take a LOA due to illness. I ended up with pna, Atelectasis, stroke which affected my vision, which is improving a lot and short term memory. During that time I stopped breathing and my heart stopped. I woke up two daysvlater in ICU windering whatvthe hecknwas going on, and wanting to go h i me.Two weeks after being discharged from hospital I ended up with bilat PE'S. I also found out I was dx with Pulmonary Arterial Venous Malformation. I am scheduled to see a specialist but I am so tired .. I can only function for about 15-20 min before I have to lie down and rest or take a nap. I know I will get through this but my company is pushing me to return back to work even if it is just office work. We are plannin on moving to a different part of the bay and transfer offices and hoprefully find a hospital job. I really need good advice. Please and I appreciate your advice!!!!

My main plan is to get a job in acute care when I get through this. Its so discouraging. Does anyone have an suggestions for me.....esp nurse managers, HR and hiring managerss or s nyone who can relate. I teally need help!!!
Honestly? I think you need to focus on taking care of YOU before taking care of others. You say you can't work longer than 15-20 minutes before needing a nap. How in the world do you think you will be able to handle long labors and drawn out deliveries that happen with great regularity in L&D? I don't think this is the advice you're hoping for, but I just don't see your dream job happening at this time =(
I'm not attempting to sound like a Debbie Downer or anything of that nature, but your chances of landing your dream job are not that promising because you are in the SF Bay Area, which is the most glutted employment market in the entire country. Unless you personally know a L&D unit manager or have an inside connection that can vouch for you, the chances are slim. In the area where you live, it's less about what you know and more about who you know. Good luck to you.
I completely agree with you Commuter....so where are they hiring. At this point, Iam willing to move.
Quote from nursepenelopeI completely agree with you Commuter....so where are they hiring. At this point, Iam willing to move.
Quote from TheCommuter1. Cheyenne, Wyoming2. Minot, North Dakota3. Lawton, Oklahoma4. Tyler, Texas5. Lincoln, Nebraska6. Monroe, Louisiana7. Valdosta, GeorgiaHospitals are actively hiring in locations characterized by low pay and undesirable weather. However, the positive aspect is that you'll get your one to two years of acute care hospital experience.
Quote from sissiesmamaMy dh and I are both RNs in Monroe /West Monroe La. From what we see and hear, our area doesn't have an abundance of positions open. Some previous co workers are doing travel nursing in other states. Anne, RNC