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Sarah Mitchell, RN

Registered nurse with 5+ years in med-surg and emergency care. Strong triage, wound care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
s.mitchell@email.com
(555) 412-9087
Chicago, IL

Experience

Staff Nurse

Northside Medical Center
June 2021
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End
Chicago, IL
Briefly describe the context of this role...
  • Managed care for 5–6 patients per shift on a 32-bed med-surg unit with 98% patient satisfaction scores
  • Reduced medication administration errors by 30% after leading a barcode scanning audit
  • Mentored 4 new graduate nurses during orientation periods

Registered Nurse

Lakeview Clinic
January 2019
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May 2021
Chicago, IL
Briefly describe the context of this role...
  • Assisted in 800+ outpatient procedures with zero sentinel events over 2 years
  • Coordinated discharge planning with social work and pharmacy teams

Education

BSN, Nursing

University of Illinois Chicago
2015
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2019
Chicago, IL

Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN)

Illinois
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2019

BLS & ACLS

AHA
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2024

Volunteering

Skills

Clinical
Patient assessment
IV therapy
Wound care
Triage
Tools
Epic
Cerner
BLS/ACLS
Clinical skills, certifications and patient care impact

Nurse resume example

Recruiters scan nurse resumes in seconds. Lead with your license, specialty and measurable patient outcomes.

Use this example as a starting point, then customize it with your rotations, certifications and unit experience.

What to highlight

  • Active RN license and relevant certifications (BLS, ACLS, specialty credentials)
  • Patient volume, satisfaction scores or quality metrics
  • EHR systems used (Epic, Cerner, etc.)
  • Specialty units: ER, ICU, pediatrics, oncology

Mistakes to avoid

  • Listing duties without outcomes ("gave medications" vs. error-rate improvements)
  • Omitting license state and certification expiry relevance
  • Using a creative layout that hides key credentials

Frequently asked questions

How long should a nurse resume be?

One page for most nurses with under 10 years of experience. Two pages only if you have extensive specialty roles, publications or leadership positions.

Should I include my nursing license on the resume?

Yes. Put your RN/LPN license and state near the top or in a dedicated certifications section so recruiters see it immediately.

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