Registered Nurse Resume Example

Maria Garcia, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse - ICU

Phoenix, AZ • maria.g@email.com • (555) 123-4567

Professional Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 5+ years of ICU experience. Skilled in critical care, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Maintained 98% patient satisfaction scores while managing high-acuity cases.

Work Experience

ICU Registered Nurse 2021 - Present

Phoenix Medical Center • Phoenix, AZ

Provide critical care for 4-6 high-acuity patients per shift in 24-bed ICU
Reduced medication errors by 40% through implementation of double-check protocols
Precepted 12 new graduate nurses, achieving 100% retention rate
Serve as Code Blue team member responding to 50+ emergencies annually

Medical-Surgical Nurse 2019 - 2021

Community Health Hospital • Tucson, AZ

Managed care for 6-8 patients with diverse medical conditions
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and therapists on care plans
Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and medication management

Education & Certifications

BSN, Nursing — Arizona State University, 2019

Certifications: RN License (AZ), BLS, ACLS, CCRN

Clinical Skills

Ventilator Management • IV Therapy • Wound Care • EKG Interpretation • Epic EMR • Patient Education • Team Leadership

💡 Key Takeaways

Credentials Up Front

Include RN, BSN, and certifications in your name line—it's expected in healthcare.

Patient Ratios Matter

"4-6 high-acuity patients" tells employers you can handle their unit's demands.

Quantify Outcomes

Safety metrics like "40% reduction in medication errors" demonstrate quality focus.

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