BSN graduate and newly licensed registered nurse with 1,000+ clinical hours across medical-surgical, pediatric, psychiatric and critical care rotations. Completed a 180-hour ICU capstone preceptorship carrying a full 2-patient assignment. Brings current ACLS, solid Epic documentation habits and prior experience as a patient care technician.
Experience
Patient Care Technician (while in school), Sacramento Valley Health System (Sacramento, CA)
Jun 2024 – May 2026
Supported RNs on a 30-bed med-surg unit with vitals, ADLs, blood glucose checks and EKGs for 10–12 patients per shift
Completed 12 ambulation and fall-risk audits for the unit practice council, informing a bed-alarm refresher
Covered 2 night shifts a week while maintaining a 3.7 GPA
Supported 4 rapid response events as a PCT, recording vitals and timelines for the RN team
Senior Capstone Preceptorship, Medical ICU, Sacramento Valley Health System (Sacramento, CA)
Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Managed a full 2-patient ICU assignment under an RN preceptor, including ventilated and vasopressor-dependent patients
Presented an EBP poster on oral care to prevent ventilator-associated events, adopted into unit huddles
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, California State University, Sacramento (Aug 2022 – May 2026)
Skills
Clinical: head-to-toe assessment, medication administration, IV insertion, wound care, patient education
Rotations: med-surg, MICU, pediatrics, L&D, behavioral health
Systems: Epic, Pyxis, Alaris pumps
How to write a New Graduate Nurse resume
A strong New Graduate Nurse resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Put Education near the top and use projects, internships and coursework to show what you can already do.
Sections, in order
Summary
Education
Licenses and certifications
Experience
Skills
Length: One page. Recruiters expect a single page for early-career candidates.
Summary: Keep the summary to two lines: the role you want, your strongest skills, and one result from a project or internship.
Skills to feature
Patient care
Clinical documentation
EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
Infection control
Care coordination
Patient education
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
Triage
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Example bullet points
Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score
Led a falls-prevention initiative that reduced unit falls by 40% over 12 months
Trained 14 new nurses on Epic workflows, shortening their orientation by two weeks
Tips from recruiters
Put licences and certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS) with their state or body near the top.
Name the setting and specialty for each role: unit type, patient population and bed count.
Use a clean single-column layout; hospital applicant systems parse them most reliably.
Recommended templates
Vital (ATS-friendly): Clean clinical layout with a credentials block
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
New Graduate Nurse resume FAQ
What should a New Graduate Nurse resume include?
A New Graduate Nurse resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Education, Licenses and certifications, Experience and Skills. Put Education near the top and use projects, internships and coursework to show what you can already do.
What is the best resume template for a New Graduate Nurse?
Vital, Classic and Modern work well for New Graduate Nurse roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a New Graduate Nurse resume be?
One page. Recruiters expect a single page for early-career candidates.
Which skills should a New Graduate Nurse put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for New Graduate Nurse roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.
How do I write strong New Graduate Nurse resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."