Sample Nursing Resumes Print andresr / Getty Images By Alison Doyle Updated on 08/13/19 When you are seeking a new nursing position, it can be helpful to look at examples of nurses' resumes to help make yours an interview-winning document. Your resume is an important part of gaining the attention of a hiring manager. So make sure it presents you in the most positive and interesting way. It should exhibit the nursing skills and experiences that specifically address the details of the posted nursing position. Research the different types of resumes people use, and pick one that will showcase your career in the most flattering way. Review templates and resume examples to get you started, whether you are rebuilding your resume after a while, starting from scratch with a new resume, or polishing a relatively current document. What to Highlight on a Nursing Resume Depending on your level of experience, your resume will highlight different things, but it's important to tailor your resume to the position you are seeking to make the best impression on the hiring manager. The more specifically you can relate your experience to the requirements of the open position, the better your chances of scoring an interview. You also can use your cover letter to call attention to details in your resume that make you an excellent candidate for the job. When you are just beginning your career as a nurse, it is perfectly acceptable to include the experience you gained during your education: related coursework, volunteer positions you have held, and paid or unpaid internships. Two resume examples are provided. Nurse Resume Sample for a Recent Graduate This applicant recently has graduated from school, so she has limited nursing experience. She emphasizes the experience she does have and offers examples of times she went above and beyond in these positions, such as volunteering to tackle a difficult project. Nurse Resume: Example #1 Jane Applicant123 Main StreetAnyplace, NY 12345(111) (555-1111)Jane.Applicant@email.comExperienceStaff AssistantAnyplace Hospital, Anyplace, NYMay 20XX – PresentResponsible for basic care of the 20-bed unit.Assist nursing staff with tasks including switching IV fluids, taking patient temperatures and blood pressure.Preparation of rooms and equipment for patient intake.Volunteered to assist in restructuring the nursing and staff schedule, a complex two-week project that has received praise from hospital administration.Nursing AssistantAdditional Hospital, Another Place, NYMay 20XX - May 20XXResponsible for patient intake and record keeping.Distributed appropriate medication to patients upon checkout.Assisted the nurse practitioner with basic tasks such as taking patients' weight, height and temperature.Nursing InternAdditional Hospital, Another Place, NYSummer 20XXShadowed professional physicians during their everyday duties.Prepared for procedures including gathering necessary equipment and organizing patient charts.Kept a weekly log of experience.Assisted with all other administrative duties assigned.EducationNursing CollegeCity, NYMay 20XXBachelor of Science, NursingCity High SchoolCity, NYPre-nursing programMember, Young Professional Organization of Health Professions Nurse Resume Example for an Experienced Candidate In this example, the applicant has several years of experience and includes a resume profile to highlight his specific qualifications for the position. Nurse Resume: Example #2 John Applicant1001 Main StreetAnytown, NY 12345(111) (555-7777)johnapplicant123@email.comRegistered Pediatric Nurse with more than 15 years of experience working in clinical and managerial capacities. Expert at coordinating care and continuing services, and the transition between inpatient and outpatient therapy.ExperienceStaff SupervisorCity Hospital, Anytown, NYApril 20XX – PresentResponsible for management of nursing staff in the Pediatric unit including scheduling, hiring, and task assignment.Supervise nursing staff in all aspects of patient care, including coordination of hospital services and discharge arrangements.Oversee supplies and equipment procurement for department.Head Pediatric NurseFamily Clinic, Town, NYMay 20XX - April 20XXResponsible for scheduling nursing staff, overseeing the maintenance of records of patient intake, HIPAA compliance and follow up programs.Coordinated individualized care and developed protocols with staff physicians.Oversaw daily patient care and quality of services.Registered NurseCity Women’s Hospital, City, NYAugust 200X- May 20XXResponsible for intake and evaluation of patients.General patient care and coordination of patient services.Responsible for maintaining and filing patient records as needed.Assisted with other administrative duties as needed.EducationNursing UniversityCity, NYMaster of Science, NursingLocal CollegeLocal, NYBachelor of Science, NursingAssociationsPNCB Certified Pediatric NurseSociety of Pediatric NursesNew York Board of Nursing