Sample Nursing Resume

Kate Koffman 1234/56 Albany Street Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Home: (544) 534-1234 Cell: (544) 534-1235 katekoff@abcompany.com Objective Position as a Nurse of Health Care Provider Employment History St. Mark's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Surgical Nurse, 1994 to Present Served as a staff surgical nurse. Provided health care checks for a diverse population. Performed blood pressure tests for community health outreach programs, provided a wide range of services including women's health clinic services and care for elderly patients. Licenses R.N. - American Medical Association. Education B.S., Nursing, 1994 University of Scranton, Scranton, PA Professional Affiliations
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Monroe County Medical Society Pennsylvania Nursing Association

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 :
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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
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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

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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.

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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

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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.

Example Letter for Resigning from a Nursing Position

Mary Jane Taylor, RN 1234 Mail Street Anytown, GA 90012 222-555-0111 marytaylor@email.com

June 30, 2010 Sue Baker, RN Unit Manager XYZ Medical Center Anytown, GA 90012

Dear Ms. Baker: I am writing to inform you of my intent to resign from my position as staff nurse at XYZ Medical Center. As you know, I have been accepted into the Masters in Nursing Education program at the University of Anystate. My last working day will be July 16, 2010. I have truly appreciated the learning opportunities I have had here at XYZ Medical Center. With the help of our clinical nurse educator, I have successfully completed PALS and ACLS courses. I have also successfully completed the hospitals dysrhythmia recognition course. These important accomplishments have helped and will continue to help me in my nursing career and education. If I can be of any help to you during this transition period, I wish to do so. My time at XYZ Medical Center has been full of opportunity and growth. I will remember these 3 years at XYZ Medical Center with gratitude. Sincerely,

Mary Jane Taylor, RN cc: Barry Jones, Human Resources Ann Smith, Vice President of Nursing Services