Nursing Resume Template
Built for RNs, BSNs, and new-grad nurses. ATS-ready, license- and certification-friendly, and ready to download in minutes.
- Dedicated section for RN/BSN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- Layout tuned for med-surg, ICU, ER, and telemetry experience with patient ratios.
- Parsed cleanly by Workday, Taleo, iCIMS, and Epic Recruiting.
Maria Alvarez, BSN, RN
Nursing Summary
Compassionate BSN-prepared RN with 6+ years in high-acuity med-surg and post-op care. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified. Recognized for patient advocacy and reducing readmissions through clear discharge education.
Nursing Experience
- Manage 5–6 patient assignments on a 32-bed med-surg unit, coordinating care across physicians, PT, and case management.
- Reduced 30-day readmissions on assigned panel by 18% through structured discharge teach-back and follow-up calls.
- Precept new graduate nurses; trained 9 RNs through 12-week orientation in the last 18 months.
- Monitored cardiac telemetry for up to 24 patients per shift, escalating arrhythmias to charge RN within protocol windows.
- Earned DAISY Award nomination for sustained patient and family advocacy in end-of-life care.
Care Competencies
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- EPIC EHR
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Patient education
- Med-surg
Certifications
- Registered Nurse — AZ State Board2018
- ACLS · American Heart Association2024
Education
Frequently asked questions
What should a nursing resume include?
Licensure (RN/LPN/BSN with state and number), unit type (med-surg, ICU, ER, etc.), patient ratios, certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS), EHR systems used, and concrete outcomes like reduced readmissions or HCAHPS improvement.
How long should a nursing resume be?
One page for new grads and nurses with under 5 years of experience. Two pages is acceptable for charge, clinical specialist, or leadership roles where extra detail on units, certifications, and committees is relevant.
Is this nursing resume template ATS-friendly?
Yes. AutoResume uses single-column, parseable layouts with standard section headers (Experience, Education, Certifications, Skills) so applicant tracking systems used by hospital systems like Epic Recruiting and Workday can read every field.
Do I need a separate license/certification section?
Yes — recruiters scan for it first. Put RN license (state + expiration), national certs (BLS, ACLS, PALS, CCRN), and any specialty credentials in their own clearly labeled block above or beside Education.
Can I use this for travel nursing applications?
Yes. List each contract as its own role with the agency, host facility, unit, dates, and ratios. The template handles short-stint contracts cleanly without looking like job hopping.