A good resume will let you stand out from the crowd and get you noticed for that 'dream position' . A good resume will also allow you to negotiate a higher salary. 

See below for some tips that will help you create that 'stunning' resume.

Contact Info

This section should include:-

Full Name:

Residential address:
Phone numbers:
Email:

Objective Statement

The objective statement will clearly highlight your ambition and dedication in the nursing profession. This should be precise and will explain to the prospective employer the role you are looking

Work Experience

You should include your job designation, the organization and the period of work. You should use a bulleted list to highlight your various responsibilities and achievements. If you are an entry level nurse with limited experience you should include any relevant voluntary work

Prospective employers need to understand the scope of your experience. It is therefore important that your past work experience is presented well in your resume. Also try to show how have gone above and beyond your job duties to make a postive contribution to employers, patients, families etc.

Expertise/Skills

This should be a bulleted list showing you proficiency areas and gives prospective employers a easy to read snapshot of your capabilities

Education and Nursing Certifications

Your academic information should be listed in reverse chronological order i.e Most recent first.

References

Although not compulsory, references are expected ! so that if needed the prospective employer can contact them to ask any questions they may have. You should therefore ensure that the people you list are aware that you have them as a reference and that they are readily available to take phone calls if needed.