Keywords by Category
Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections
skills(12 terms)
- patient assessment
- medication administration
- care planning
- iv therapy
- patient education
- critical care
- ventilator management
- hemodynamic monitoring
- titrating drips
- rapid response
- triage
- trauma care
tools(12 terms)
- epic
- cerner
- pyxis
- meditech
- philips intellivue
- alaris pumps
- epic asap
- zoll monitors
- athenahealth
- uptodate
- drfirst
- pointclickcare
job-titles(11 terms)
- registered nurse
- icu nurse
- er nurse
- nurse practitioner
- licensed practical nurse
- certified nursing assistant
- pediatric nurse
- labor and delivery nurse
- operating room nurse
- nurse manager
- travel nurse
certifications(10 terms)
- bls and acls
- ccrn
- cen
- aanp fnp-bc
- nclex-pn license
- state cna certification
- cpn and pals
- rnc-ob and nrp
- cnor
- ne-bc
How to Use These Nursing Keywords
Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing
- List your nursing license, state and compact status near the top.
- Include unit type and patient ratios, e.g. '1:5 med-surg'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What keywords should a nursing resume include?
Role-specific skills such as Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Care Planning, named tools like Epic, Cerner, and recognized certifications.