Nurse Resume Example

A nurse resume should make your licence, specialty and clinical experience easy to find. Put registration and certifications near the top, and describe the care setting, patient group and responsibilities clearly.

Hannah Okafor

Registered Nurse

hannah.okafor@example.com +1 555 010 2290 Columbus, OH
Summary

Registered nurse with 6 years of experience on adult medical and surgical wards. Calm under pressure, careful with documentation and committed to clear communication with patients and families.

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward

Riverside General Hospital

Mar 2020 – Present

• Provide care for up to 6 patients per shift on a 30-bed surgical ward • Administer medications, manage IV therapy and monitor post-operative recovery • Mentor nursing students and new staff during their placements • Complete handovers and records accurately in the electronic health record

Staff Nurse, Medical Ward

Cedar Valley Medical Center

Jul 2018 – Feb 2020

• Cared for adult patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart failure • Taught patients and families about medication and discharge plans • Took part in daily multidisciplinary rounds

Education

BSN Nursing

Eastbrook College of Nursing

Sep 2014 – May 2018

Skills
Patient assessmentMedication administrationIV therapyWound careElectronic health recordsInfection controlPatient education
Certificates

Registered Nurse (RN) licence

State Board of Nursing

Jul 2018

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association

Jan 2024

How to write a nurse resume

  • Show your licence or registration, its number or status where appropriate, and your certifications near the top.
  • Name the setting and patient group, such as a 30-bed surgical ward or paediatric outpatients.
  • Describe responsibilities such as medication administration, patient assessment, handovers and mentoring students.
  • List clinical systems and equipment you are trained on.
  • Include teamwork and communication examples, such as working with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills to include

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • IV therapy
  • Electronic health records
  • Infection control
  • Basic life support
  • Patient education
  • Care planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Triage
  • Documentation

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