Registered Nurse CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Registered Nurse CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience in [ICU/ER/ward] care. BLS and ACLS certified, with strong clinical skills and a focus on patient safety.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Provided direct care for an average of 5 patients per shift in a 20-bed unit.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs following hospital protocols.
- Maintained accurate electronic patient records with zero documentation errors in audits.
- Trained 3 new nurses on unit protocols and infection control.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and update patient care plans.
SKILLS
Patient Care · Medication Administration · Vital Signs Monitoring · Infection Control · BLS / ACLS · Electronic Health Records · ICU / ER Care · Patient Education
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Registered Nurse
Experience bullet examples
- Provided direct care for an average of [X] patients per shift in a [X]-bed unit.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs following hospital protocols.
- Maintained accurate electronic patient records with zero documentation errors in audits.
- Trained [X] new nurses on unit protocols and infection control.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and update patient care plans.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Registered Nurse CV
- Put "Registered Nurse" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. Patient Care, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Monitoring — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Registered Nurse CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Registered Nurses. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Registered Nurse CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include Patient Care, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Monitoring, Infection Control, BLS / ACLS, Electronic Health Records.
Should a Registered Nurse CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.