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Registered Nurse resume

Registered Nurse resume: examples, skills & ATS keywords

Nursing resumes are scanned for specialties, certifications and licences. Lead with credentials and patient outcomes.

Top skills & ATS keywords for a Registered Nurse

These are the terms recruiters and applicant tracking systems most often scan for. Include the ones you genuinely have — worded the way the job description words them.

  • patient care
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • EHR
  • medication administration
  • care planning
  • triage
  • infection control
  • patient assessment
  • clinical documentation
  • IV therapy
  • NMC/RN licence

How to write a standout Registered Nurse resume

  • Put your licence, registration and certifications in the header.
  • Name your specialty and care setting (ICU, A&E, paediatrics).
  • Show patient-load and outcomes where you can.
  • Never invent experience — recruiters and interviews catch it. See AI CV tailoring without lying and how ATS keywords work.

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