Nursing Resume Templates for RN, LPN & CNA | New Grad Friendly + Phrase Bank

A resume built for nurses. Licenses and certifications sit at the top, clinical skills are front and center, and a phrase bank helps you describe your care in strong, accurate words.

What's included

• 10 editable nursing resume files: 5 designs x 1-page and 2-page versions (.docx, US Letter)
• Nursing Phrase Bank (4-page PDF): summary examples, bullets by skill area, new-grad clinical rotation format, skills keywords by specialty, and a checklist
• START HERE guide (PDF) with nursing resume tips

Perfect for

• Registered Nurses, LPN/LVNs, and CNAs
• New graduate nurses with clinical rotations and little work history
• Nurses changing specialties

Why you'll like it

• Licenses & Certifications section placed near the top, where hiring managers look first
• Single-column layout with standard headings for applicant tracking systems
• Reminders to protect patient privacy and to list only credentials you currently hold
• Example wording for med-surg, telemetry, ICU, ER, pediatrics, and more

Details

• Formats: Word (.docx) files and PDF guides
• Works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs (upload to Drive), and Apple Pages
• Paper size: US Letter
• All names, employers, and numbers in the samples are fictional examples to replace with your own
• Instant digital download. Nothing is shipped.

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Templates and guides are organizing and writing aids; they do not guarantee interviews, job offers, or pay increases. Not medical, legal, or licensing advice. Check your state board of nursing for licensure rules.