Fillable Printable Sample Resume for Nursing Students
Fillable Printable Sample Resume for Nursing Students
Sample Resume for Nursing Students
SAMPLE RESUME
17 Whitethorn Ave North
Jennifer White
Hamilton, ON L8S 4T2
Phone (905) 555-5555
Highlights of Qualifications_______________________________________
Successfully completed clinical placements in acute care settings at hospitals in the Hamilton
area, with a focus on surgical nursing units
Demonstrated excellent pati ent car e and comm u nicati on skills that have been recognized by
other health care professionals and professors
Dedicated and motivated learner with excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Exceptional skills in time management, organization, and resource management
Worked effectiv ely in an interdisciplinary team to provide complete patient care
Education_____________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) April 2008
McMaster-Mohawk Collaborative Nursing Program
Graduating with an expected 4.0 GPA
Clinical Experience______________________________________________
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton
January 2008 – Present
• Refine crit ical thinking, problem solving, organization and acute care skills to work
effectively with critically ill patients
• Further enhance communication and therapeutic relationships with family members
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor and lab results
Thoracic, Head & Neck Surgical Unit St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
September 2007 – December 2007
• Developed an excellent understanding of thoracic, head and neck oncology with various
complications that arise during therapy
• Provided outstanding patient care while upholding family centred care principles
• Completed observational shifts in the OR and observed a Radical Neck Disse ction
• Provided complete nursing care for up to 4 patients; while further assisting with other
patients and nurses as needed
Maternal Child Unit St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
January 2007 – April 2007
• Effectively provided complete care for postpartum mothers and newborn infants;
managed up to 3 mothers and 3 newborns
• Completed observational shifts in the Neonatal ICU, Labour & Delivery, and
Breastfeeding Clinic
• Successfully acted as a Team Leader for 9 students on two occasions, while upholding
open communication with the nursing staff and charge nurse
G.I. & General Surgery Unit McMaster University Medi c al Centre, Hamilton
September 2006 – December 2006
• Further developed effective medi cal and surgical interventions and treatments
• Developed excellent therapeutic communication with patients and family members
• Collaborated with various health care professionals to provide excellent patient care
SAMPLE RESUME
Jennifer White
17 Whitethorn Ave North
Hamilton, ON L8S 4T2
Phone (905) 555-5555
Medical & Geriatric Assessment Units St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
January 2006 – April 2006
• Exposed to various interlinked healt h disorders and physical com plica tions
• Involved in int erd isciplinary care of patients
G.I. Surgical Unit St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
September 2005 – December 2005
• Exposed and practiced medical and surgical treatments and interventions
• Further developed organizational and time management skills
Accreditations and licenses_____________________________________ __
• CPR Certification – Health Care Provider
• Mask Fit Test Certification
• Member of the RNAO
Additional Experience_______ _____________________________
American Sign Language Level 1 Certified Mohawk College, Hamilton
Peer Tutor at Learning Resource Center Mohawk College, Hamilton
September 2006 – May 2007
• Provided peer support to fellow nursing students by assisting in their learning
• In charge of Learning Resource Center during school after hours (4pm – 8pm)
Empowerment & Grief Workshop McMaster University, Hamilto n
January 2007
• Two 4-hour workshops with experiential situations
Volunteer Experience___________________ ________________________
• Participant in a research study; entitled ‘Affective Decision Making in Women’
(November 2007)
• D.R.E.A.M.S. @ Mac, Dominican Republic; assisted to build three homes for needy families
(February 2007)
• Participant in Level II Student Orientation (September 2006)
• McMaster Welcome Week Leader and Student Mentor for first year students
(September 2004 – September 2005)
• Atrium Villa, Hamilton, Ontario, activity coordinator at an old age home
(January 2004 – April 2004)
References Available Upon Request
