Nursing Resume Tips

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Nursing Resume Tips

Considering the special skills and expertise that are required to be successful in the field of Nursing it is vital that your nursing resume reflects the depth of your knowledge and experience.

As a specialised professional nurse, it is imperative that you provide a nursing resume that demonstrates the type of individual you are in as much as it details your skills and experience.

Whilst your work experience section will demonstrate the level of knowledge and skill you possess, it is imperative that you create an impression of your personality and your ability to empathise with patients, families and colleagues.

Qualifications Summary

Present your value proposition in your nursing resume -- a narrative statement of the main reasons you should be called for an interview.

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 12 year track record providing quality, patient-centered care in home, hospital, nursing home, Hospice, and private office settings. Solidly credentialed and diversely experienced - comprehensive background in pediatric, oncology, ong-term care and ICU/ER nursing. Knowledgeable of Medicare home health regulations and JCAHO standards/reimbursement requirements.

Education
List education, training and licensure as well as academic honors, scholarships and extracurricular activities. New grads should place the Education section before the Experience section.

Experience
Describe your job duties as well as accomplishments, showing how you went above and beyond your responsibilities to help your employer or department. Think about how you improved workflow, enhanced patient satisfaction, saved money or time, generated revenue, managed inventory levels, trained employees and built positive relationships.

Take the following examples :

1. Remain calm and professional during times of critical need.
2. Readily develop rapport with patients and families, staff and physicians.
3. Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
4. Strong analytical skills easily assess conditions and implement appropriate intervention.

Nursing is as much about who you are as what you can do. Your resume must reflect your ability to perform your job at the highest level combined with a sensitivity that is as important to your patients and their families as your ability to perform clinical tasks.