Registered Nurse Resume Examples for 2026

Key Takeaways

• Quantify patient outcomes and unit metrics — "managed 6-patient assignment on a 32-bed med-surg unit" beats "provided patient care"
• Front-load clinical certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) in a dedicated section — ATS systems scan for these first
• Tailor your professional summary to the specific unit type (ICU, OR, ER, L&D) you're targeting
• Include EMR/EHR proficiency (Epic, Cerner, Meditech) — 89% of hospitals now use electronic records
• Use SBAR format in your achievement bullets: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation