ATS Keyword Library

Registered Nurse Resume Keywords

Keywords recruiters and ATS filters look for in Registered Nurse resumes within Nursing.

Keywords by Category

Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections

nursing(9 terms)

  • patient assessment
  • medication administration
  • care planning
  • iv therapy
  • patient education
  • epic
  • cerner
  • pyxis
  • meditech

registered-nurse(6 terms)

  • registered nurse
  • senior registered nurse
  • junior registered nurse
  • bls and acls
  • administered
  • monitored

How to Use These Registered Nurse Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • List your nursing license, state and compact status near the top.
  • Spell out BLS and ACLS in full, then add any abbreviation in brackets.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a registered nurse resume include?

Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Care Planning, tools like Epic, and measurable impact.