Nursing CV: this information is essential

For each area, the way to put together a resume may be different from the others, and the same goes for a nursing resume.

In the nursing field you need to highlight your positive points to create a curriculum that draws the attention of your recruiters, highlighting your attributes, knowledge and strengths.

This is a very important document for nurses who want a job in the field, so it needs to be well prepared and have information that corresponds to the vacancy for which you are applying.

What should be in a nursing resume?

A good nursing resume should highlight your qualifications, experience and key skills that will be important to your new hire in the future.

So let's see what you can't miss in your CV as a professional in this field:

Personal and contact information

Like any good CV, you need to start with your full name, professional email address, no using those emails with an adjective after the @.

Also add your cell phone number, it's not as common to put your landline as not many people use it, but if you still have this habit it's important to add it.

It's worth noting that this phone number needs to be your WhatsApp number, as most recruiters make contact via this platform.

Add the city and state in which you live, it is not necessary to enter the full address, even for your own security reasons.

If you have important social networks for your professional context, add them too, such as LinkedIn or professional Instagram.

Professional goal

The professional objective is a brief information about your focus in relation to the area of nursing. 

It is ideal that you adapt this objective to each position applied, involving your motivation and interest in the area.

Academic education

This area must bring your training related to nursing, starting with college or technical course.

Enter the name of the institution and the period in which you were studying or completed your degree.

Professional experience

Now is your time to shine, you must add all your experiences and skills.

Start by entering the name of the company you work or worked for, with your position, start and end date, if you are still in that job, enter the start and “current” time.

Don't forget to include your main activities carried out, it is important that they are in line with the positions for which you are applying.

It is also not necessary to include all your professional experiences, it can just be the main ones or those that you think have done an exceptional job.

Skills

Don't forget to also include your behavioral skills, which we often call soft skills, and the techniques also according to each vacancy.

Certifications

And another thing that cannot be missing, especially in the health sector, are certifications, which always show qualifications and even more experience on your nursing resume.

Remember to read the job requirements so you can prepare your nursing resume and apply efficiently.