CLINICAL NURSE RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: July 16, 2024 - The Clinical Nurse develop, interpret, evaluate, and document patient care plans using SHC policies and procedures. This position employs triage techniques to assess and prioritize patient care, perform initial examinations, and consult with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive management of health issues. Documentation of nursing assessments and interventions is performed with precision and adherence to SHC guidelines, coupled with patient education on health management.

Tips for Clinical Nurse Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Clinical Nurse, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Job Summary:

  • Evidence of clinical leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework to plan, deliver and coordinate patient care.
  • Apply advanced clinical expertise in relation to clinical nursing practice and independently make decisions that support good patient care outcomes.
  • Commitment to excellence in nursing practice, the provision of education to others and own professional development.
  • Provides clinical guidance on product performance and cost to support clinicians in product selection
  • Engage stakeholders to support procurement partners and promote NHS Supply Chain
  • Sets up governance mechanisms to enable customers to run effective clinical evaluation to drive and implement savings opportunities.
  • Provides unbiased opinion and updates on products.
  • Work collaboratively with wider Account Management team to best support procurement partners in the NHS
  • Recognize and manage changes in a patient’s condition and demonstrate appropriate escalation of care
  • Work collaboratively with the NUM’s and Perioperative education team to assist with appropriate assessment of skill level and assistance with allocations of staff for skill development
  • Takes health histories, examines, assesses and counsels patients on basic health problems according to protocol.
  • Obtain and record vital signs & pain assessment, visual acuity, height and weight, peak flow, perform initial physical examination, as appropriate.
  • Initiates diagnostic tests and as appropriate and according to applicable protocol. (ex. TB tests, titers, chest X-ray, point of care testing).


Skills on Resume: 

  • Clinical Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Advanced Clinical Expertise (Hard Skills)
  • Commitment to Excellence (Soft Skills)
  • Clinical Guidance on Product Selection (Hard Skills)
  • Engagement with Stakeholders (Soft Skills)
  • Governance and Clinical Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Unbiased Product Evaluation (Soft Skills)
  • Collaborative Account Management (Soft Skills)

2. Clinical Nurse, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Job Summary:

  • Serves as a subject matter expert on TCS's product offerings and capabilities
  • Responsible for supporting widespread implementation of a portfolio of clinical and administrative best practices
  • Conducting analysis on complex business problems, and making recommendations on solutions
  • Works collaboratively with clients and internal staff to deliver projects at high quality and on schedule
  • Prepares client-focused agendas and instruction to ensure successful knowledge transfer to TCS clients
  • Provides advice on TCS's best practices and training to clients (onsite, remote, and at TCS offices)
  • Identifies and communicates project risks to key stakeholders and the leadership team to ensure the success of the implementation
  • Works with the Client Success Team
  • Conducts assessments of system use and process and makes recommendations for improvement
  • Manages the relationship and expectations of the client for a mutually beneficial outcome
  • Assists clients in identifying areas for process improvement and implementing changes and provides lessons learned to the Implementation Team and others as appropriate
  • Assist Sales in explaining TCS capabilities to prospects
  • Provides thought leadership in improving the overall care in the Healthcare 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Subject Matter Expertise (Hard Skills)
  • Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Client Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Training and Knowledge Transfer (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Management (Soft Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Sales Support and Thought Leadership (Soft Skills)

3. Clinical Nurse, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Job Summary:

  • Using the nursing process develop, interpret, implement, evaluate and document a plan of care for patients consistent with SHC policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Employ triage techniques to identify existing or potential health problems (physiological and psychological) and formulate a plan of care.
  • Establish a priority of care for patients and route patients appropriately.
  • Demonstrates confidentiality, sensitivity and concern during all patient interactions.
  • Obtain and record vital signs & pain assessment, visual acuity, height and weight, peak flow, perform initial physical examination, as appropriate.
  • Recognize symptoms and diagnostic test results that deviate from normal.
  • Follows through on abnormal findings in a timely manner using appropriate resources.
  • Provide first aid including wound care
  • Anticipates physician needs and provides support
  • Consult appropriately and make referrals to health care provider (physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, specialists) and other members of the team.
  • Documents nursing assessments and interventions clearly, legibly, accurately, concisely, and consistently in accordance with SHC policy.
  • Provides appropriate patient teaching, health education and related counseling.
  • Responsible for reporting to the medical care provider on duty, as necessary, regarding any acutely ill patients, as well as to the Clinic Nurse Manager/Supervisor.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Clinical Assessment and Care Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Triage and Prioritization (Hard Skills)
  • Patient Care and Confidentiality (Soft Skills)
  • Vital Signs and Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving (Hard Skills)
  • First Aid and Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
  • Physician Support and Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Documentation and Communication (Hard Skills)

4. Clinical Nurse, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Job Summary:

  • Provides patient care based on electronic requests for services.
  • Provides care regarding patient needs & complaints according to standing order.
  • Communicates laboratory results, provider messages and health education.
  • Orders and conveys the results of self-directed lab testing.
  • Completes immunization and TB testing review and communicates with patients.
  • Administers medications (IV, IM, subcutaneous, oral, topical and other routes),birth control, and other treatments.
  • Consult with a physician
  • Routes abnormal lab results to appropriate providers.
  • Documents all encounters in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
  • Takes health histories, examines, assesses and counsels patients on basic health problems according to protocol.
  • Provides case management, maintains tickler file(s) systems to assure continuity of care.
  • Assists in care and transfer of acutely ill using established practices and guidelines.
  • Provides direct patient care utilizing nursing skills, standing orders, standardized procedures and protocols.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Clinical Competence and Technical Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Management (Hard Skills)
  • Patient Communication and Education (Soft Skills)
  • Critical Thinking and Decision-Making (Soft Skills)
  • Case Management (Soft Skills)
  • Emergency Response and Acute Care (Hard Skills)
  • Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Health Assessment and Counseling (Hard Skills)

5. Clinical Nurse, UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

Job Summary:

  • Responding to emergency situations.
  • Delivering quality nursing care at an advanced level requires broad developing knowledge in professional issues for consumers who experience Acute Mental Health Concerns.
  • Promotes professional standards of practice and conduct and is responsible for the achievement of unit goals and standards utilizing contemporary evidence-based interventions.
  • Responsible for the physical health care monitoring and interventions for allocated consumers and supports the multidisciplinary team in the monitoring of physical health care needs.
  • Provides a contact and a source of professional advice for care providers and other relevant clinical stakeholders on mental health service delivery, comprehensive assessments, risk management and Mental Health Act 2016 legislation.
  • Responsible for labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and newborn care which includes planning, directing, assessing and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the LDRP department.
  • Demonstrating skill in the use of equipment and devices pertinent to treatment, procedures, and practices.
  • Adhering to Infection Control policies and procedures, following Standard Precautions, and specific isolation precautions for the prevention and spread of bloodborn pathogens and other communicable diseases.
  • Assessing the educational ability and level of the family, incorporating available education materials, and documenting understanding in the patient record.
  • Communicates changes on the patient's condition to the Charge Nurse/supervisor and the physician or CNM directing the care of the patient as well as pertinent information at shift report using the patient Plan of Care.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
  • Advanced Nursing Care (Hard Skills)
  • Physical Health Monitoring (Hard Skills)
  • Clinical Advice and Support (Hard Skills)
  • Labor and Delivery Care (Hard Skills)
  • Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Infection Control (Hard Skills)
  • Patient Education (Hard Skills)