Nurse CV Example & Writing Guide
A nursing CV should emphasize clinical competencies, patient outcomes, and certifications. Use concise, ward-ready language.
Recommended CV structure
Licenses and certifications at the top
Clinical summary
Skills: patient care, EMR, triage, wound care
Experience with unit type, patient load, and outcomes
Education and continuing education
ATS keywords to include
Use these terms naturally in your summary, skills, and experience sections. Our ATS checker scans for role-relevant keyword density and context.
Quantified bullet examples
Provided direct care to a 6-bed ICU unit with consistently high patient-satisfaction scores.
Reduced medication administration errors by 25% through double-check process improvements.
Trained 4 new graduate nurses on unit protocols and documentation standards.
