Registered Nurse Resume Sample
The average job receives hundreds of resumes for a single opening—so it’s up to you to grab the reader’s attention from the start! Review our nurse resume samples below for suggested phrasing, structure, and content when you apply to an internship or entry-level job. Remember that the examples below are meant as guides only. Your resume needs to reflect your value-add for the specific role to which you’re applying. Use a format that speaks to you, and include your unique academic and professional achievements.
To increase your odds of a callback, ensure that your nursing resume:
- Highlights any specialized training you have and the medical settings in which you have worked (e.g., ER, primary care physician’s office, ICU, nursing homes, children’s wards, etc.). Also include a list of any languages you speak, as bilingual nurses are in high demand.
- Specifies the ages and number of patients you have worked with in different jobs.
- Identifies coursework and certifications relevant to the nursing position to which you’re applying, as well as core trainings you’re completed (e.g., CPR, AED, and Gatekeeper training).
Don’t forget to read our accompanying nursing cover letter sample.
Nursing Internship Resume Sample
Jane Smith
123 Whatever Street | Somewhere, NY 00000
555.555.5555 | username@email.com
EDUCATION
West Seneca State College | West Seneca, NY (Expected May 2020)
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
New York High School | New York, NY (June 2016)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant coursework in community health nursing, advanced clinical problem solving, and introduction to genetics and molecular therapeutics.
- Clinical proficiencies include patient admissions, monitoring/recording patient vital signs, starting/maintaining IV access, and discharge.
- Adept at prioritizing care of patients on assigned floors and administering prescribed medications.
- Certified in CPR/AED (American Red Cross, 2019).
EXPERIENCE
Buffalo Central Hospital | Buffalo, NY (March 2019–Present)
Nursing Student
- Participate in clinicals three times/week and spend 4–6 hours communicating and interacting with patients every day. Previously completed rotation in medical/surgery on a postoperative floor with 20 beds.
- Conduct daily assessments of assigned patients and maintained comprehensive records of observations of patients’ conditions.
- Keep supervisors and physicians apprised of changes in patients’ conditions.
- Assisted Charge Nurse and RNs in intake assessments for patients.
- Received positive reviews for accuracy and upbeat attitude from both patients and doctors.
Buffalo Central Hospital | Buffalo, NY (October 2018–February 2019)
Intern
- Shadowed RN’s in emergency room and intensive care units.
- Assisted in recording patient vitals and maintaining treatment records.
OTHER INFORMATION
West Seneca State College | West Seneca, NY (Sept 2019–Present)
Resident Adviser
- Demonstrate leadership, strong communication skills, and empathy by supporting students academically and emotionally.
- Foster a sense of community, assisting in crises and referring students to appropriate services as needed.
Registered Nurse Resume Sample
Jane Smith, RN
123 Whatever Street | Somewhere, NY 00000
555.555.5555 | username@email.com
EDUCATION
Registered Nurse, State of New York (2016–Present)
West Seneca State College | West Seneca, NY (May 2017)
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
West Seneca State College | West Seneca, NY (May 2015)
Associates of Applied Science, Nursing
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in conducting admissions assessments for ER patients.
- Clinical proficiencies include patient admissions, monitoring/recording patient vital signs, starting/maintaining IV access, IV Drips & therapy, and discharge.
- Adept at prioritizing care of patients on assigned floors and administering prescribed medications.
- Advanced training in CPR/AED. Certified QPR Gatekeeper Trainer; Certified Stress Management Coach.
EXPERIENCE
Lancaster Central Hospital | Lancaster, NY (June 2017–Present)
Registered Nurse
- Perform admission assessments for patients admitted through Emergency Room.
- Record and monitor patient vitals and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure patients’ care plans are adhered to and adjusted as needed.
- Manage caseload of 10 patients per shift; train patients and/or caretakers on treatment procedures after discharge.
Buffalo Central Hospital | Buffalo, NY (March 2015–May 2017)
Nursing Assistant
- Conducted daily assessments of assigned patients and maintained comprehensive records of observations of patients’ conditions.
- Keep supervisors and physicians apprised of changes in patients’ conditions.
- Assisted Charge Nurse and RNs in intake assessments for patients.
Buffalo Central Hospital | Buffalo, NY (October 2014–February 2015)
Intern
- Shadowed RN’s in emergency room and intensive care units.
- Assisted in recording patient vitals and maintaining treatment records.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
MS Excel, PowerPoint, and WORD; PEPID RN; ePocrates
