Sample Nursing Resume

Nursing is a healthcare profession that focuses on providing aid to families and individuals. They care for individuals, based on their physical and psychological needs. They care for people of all ages, from various social, economical and cultural backgrounds. All nurses have different scope of practice and education. The candidate in this profile has more than ten years of experience as a staff nurse and a nursing aide. Her major skills are ability to remain calm and composed throughout critical situations, capability to analyze the situation and implement the appropriate interventions, ability to develop rapport with physicians, staff and family members, etc. She has done her masters in health care management and bachelors of science in nursing aid. 

Jenny Carter
3023, Chimney Rock Rd,
St.G 203, Houstan, TX 23434
Phone: 234-332-0323
Email:peter@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE :

Seeking a challenging position in a busy hospital where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.

CAREER PROFILE :

• Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
• Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
• Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
All Saints Hospital, Quincy, MA
1998 – Present
Staff Nurse

• Implement patient care for up to 12 patients per section.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
• Interact with departments regarding patient care.
• Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
• Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
• Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA
1994 – 1998
Staff Nurse

• Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2.
• Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
• Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
• Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
• Monitored and maintained patient charts.
• Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.

Brookline Retirement Home, Brookline, MA
1992 - 1994
Nursing Aid

• Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
• Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic.
• Provided quality patient care.
• Managed confidential patient files.

EDUCATION :
Boston University, Boston, MA
1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston College, Boston, MA
1998 – 1990
MSc in Health Care Management

PERSONAL DETAILS :

In my free time I volunteer at the local community centre where I spend time with the older group. I help them to enjoy activities such as painting, crochet, weaving and knitting. We also provide entertainment in the form of bingo, charades, and other games.