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Registered Nurse Resume Example

Nursing resumes are heavily credential-gated. This template makes your license, specialty, and unit type visible in the first 5 seconds — then lets outcomes carry the rest.

What recruiters look for

  • License, specialty, and unit type in the top third
  • Certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) get their own section
  • Bullets should mix patient volume, acuity, and outcomes
  • Skip generic 'provided compassionate care' filler

Frequently asked questions

Should I list every clinical rotation?

Only if you're a new grad. Once you have 2+ years RN experience, drop rotations.

Where do I put my BSN?

In education. Add 'RN, BSN' next to your name in the header for maximum visibility.

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Alex Morgan

Registered Nurse · Emergency Department

morgan@example.com+1 312 555 0166Chicago, IL

Summary

Emergency department RN with 6 years managing high-acuity patient loads at a Level 1 trauma center. Charge nurse for a 32-bed unit averaging 210 patients/day. BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC certified.

Experience

Charge Nurse, ED · Rush University Medical Center
2021 — Present · Chicago, IL
  • Lead charge nurse for 32-bed ED averaging 210 patients/day at a Level 1 trauma center.
  • Reduced door-to-provider time from 22 to 14 minutes by restructuring triage workflow.
  • Precepted 9 new grad RNs; 100% retained past year one.

Education

University of Illinois Chicago · BSN, Nursing
2015 — 2019 · Chicago, IL

Cum laude · Sigma Theta Tau

Skills

TriageTrauma careIV therapyCharge nursingEHR (Epic)Patient education

Languages

English (Native)

Certifications

ACLS · American Heart Association
2024
PALS · American Heart Association
2024
TNCC · Emergency Nurses Association
2023

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