Nurse CV Example
A nurse CV is built on clearly showing your clinical experience, your competence in patient care and your certifications. Which ward you worked on, the patient profile you cared for and the responsibilities you held are what set you apart. Keep it one page, ATS-friendly and free of photos or personal details.
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Emily Roberts
Intensive Care Nurse
Birmingham, UK
Summary
7 years of clinical nursing experience, the last 4 in intensive care. Skilled in critical patient monitoring, advanced life support and team coordination. Patient safety and compassionate care are my priorities.
Experience
Intensive Care Nurse · Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Apr 2021 – Present- ›Delivered 24-hour monitoring and care for an average of 6 critical patients.
- ›Applied advanced life support (ACLS) protocols and took an active role in code blue coordination.
- ›Took on the orientation and mentoring of newly qualified nurses.
Ward Nurse · NHS Trust Hospital
Sep 2017 – Mar 2021- ›Managed medication administration, patient monitoring and documentation on a general medical ward.
- ›Educated patients and their families on the treatment process.
Skills
Education
BSc (Hons) Nursing · University of Birmingham (2013 – 2017)
What to Highlight in a Nurse CV
- ✓State clearly which ward you worked on (ICU, A&E, theatre, general medicine) — job ads filter on this.
- ✓Highlight your certifications (ACLS, BLS, ICU competency) in a separate section.
- ✓Quantify the patient load/profile you owned: "6 critical patients", "20 patients per day".
- ✓Show your compassion and communication with a concrete example (patient/family education).
- ✓Include your NMC registration (PIN) — UK nursing roles require you to be on the register.
Technical Skills
- •Clinical care
- •Medication administration (IV/IM)
- •ACLS / BLS
- •Patient monitoring & documentation
- •Emergency response
- •Medical device operation
Soft Skills
- •Compassion
- •Composure
- •Teamwork
- •Communication
- •Resilience
Common Mistakes
- ✕Not stating which ward/speciality you worked in.
- ✕Leaving out certifications (ACLS, BLS) — many roles require them.
- ✕Writing only a duty list; no emphasis on patient safety or outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do certifications go on a nurse CV?
Open a separate "Certifications" section (ACLS, BLS, ICU competency, etc.). Many job ads require these, so they need to be visible. Include your NMC registration too.
Which ward experience should I list?
List all of it, but put the experience closest to the role you are applying for (ICU, A&E, etc.) at the top and in more detail.
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