The resume is still necessary for getting an interview. The resume, to make a great one, utilizes three aspects: the format, the wording, and the content. Playing with the format to have something that is clean, orderly, and catches the eye. The wording to make it sound confident, but simple and direct, and easy for the eyes to peer and capture your message. Finally, the content, the message that the resume needs to convey.
This is some content that should be included. Remember that if the information is important and meaningful to the position, find a subheading or create a new one.
First and Last Name
Contact Information
123 Street Ave
Anytown, ST 12345
(123) 456-7890
Summary
This is the section where you briefly describe yourself. Are you a new graduate looking for a position on a specific floor. Or are you a more seasoned nurse with X years of nursing experience in what fields looking for a position in what branch.
License and Certification
Try to keep each item to one line. State the title of the certification or license, the entity that sponsors the certification or license and the expiration.
Experience
List where you worked, the employer, the type of unit, number of beds on the unit. This information gives future employers a better look at what type of floor. Place the date of employment and your title, also list your daily duties.
Education
List your college, town, a state, degree and year of graduation. Any special award or student organization affiliations
Miscellaneous Subhead to add or use
This section can be one of several categories: Skills (computers skills or other skills), Professional Organization (SNA, ANA, ONS, etc.), Awards (any national awards presented at a hospital or school).
Below is a printable copy that can be downloaded and or printed.