Nursing Resume

A winning resume will you get noticed for the best positions and can facilitate a promotion from your current position. A strong resume can also help you command and negotiate a higher salary. Always put your best foot forward on your resume to attract the most desirable job offers.

Your experience will be stronger if you include your contributions to each of your employers. Think about how you went above and beyond your job duties to make a positive contribution to your employer, patients, families and the community. Did you serve on any boards or committees? Did you help reorganize or launch new facilities or services? Did you provide training for patients and their families? Did you promote health and well-being by providing free community healthcare seminars? Were you known for your strong patient-advocacy skills? Did you help your employer pass an audit or achieve accreditation? Did you train and orient new employees? By providing details about your accomplishments, you're showing potential employers that you would be a valuable asset to their team. What attracts Nursing Recruiters To Your Resume?

1. Detailed work history in reverse chronological order (most recent job first)
2. Shifts available 
3. Department of interest
4. Well-developed career goal
5. References; at least one professional reference
6. Certification and licensure information
7. Willingness to relocate, if any (state your preferred locations)   
8. Any experience in performance improvement  
9. Minimum salary requirements
10. Specific description of types of units and patients cared for and for how long