What should a nursing resume include?

• Header: add your current and relevant contact information.

• Resume Objective/Summary: a short intro explains why you're perfect for the position.

• Work Experience: a breakdown of your professional career history and achievements.

• Education: a brief description of your academic background.

• Skills: a list of your most prominent and relevant nursing skills and abilities.

• Extra Sections: add a little sparkle to your resume by including relevant awards, certifications, foreign language knowledge, etc.

In your header, be sure to include that you are a registered nurse. Following your header, provide a profile summary or objective statement. It depends on how far along you're in your career as a registered nurse. Be sure to include adjectives that describe key nursing skills and an accomplishment.

Under work experience, list your previous nursing positions in reverse chronological order and include 3 to 6 bullets. You should include any accomplishments that reflect key skills and qualifications. Be sure to also include a list of these skills in a separate section on your resume.

Finally, when deciding on which skills and experiences to include on your registered nursing resume, use the job description as your guide. Highlight any keywords and skills they mention that match your skills as a nurse.