Nurse CV Example
A registered nurse applying to NHS trusts and private hospitals. UK nursing CVs lead with registration and clinical experience, and they keep personal details light.
This is a sample CV for a made-up person. It scores 100 on every automatic ATS check (readable text, standard headings, contact details, bullet points and measurable results). Replace every detail with your own.
The example
Priya Nair
priya.nair@example.com | +44 7700 900456 | Leeds, United Kingdom | linkedin.com/in/priya-nair-sample
Professional Summary
Registered nurse (NMC registered) with 7 years of experience on medical and surgical wards. Cares for up to 12 patients per shift, supports 6 student nurses a year and keeps hospital-acquired infection rates below the ward target. Calm, observant and committed to safe, kind care.
Technical Skills
Patient assessment, Medication administration, Wound care, IV therapy, Infection control, Early warning score monitoring, Discharge planning, Electronic patient records, Basic and immediate life support
Professional Experience
Staff Nurse, Surgical Ward, Calder Valley NHS Trust
Mar 2021 – Present | Leeds
- Care for up to 12 patients per shift on a 28-bed surgical ward, including before and after operations.
- Cut medication errors on the ward by 30% in 12 months by leading a double-check routine.
- Supported 6 student nurses each year and received positive written feedback from all of them.
- Raised the discharge-before-noon rate from 22% to 35% by planning discharges on the day before.
Staff Nurse, Medical Ward, Aire Community Hospital
Sep 2017 – Feb 2021 | Bradford
- Looked after up to 10 patients per shift with heart, lung and kidney conditions.
- Completed 100% of observations on time for 3 months running after starting a hourly check board.
- Trained 20 healthcare assistants in pressure ulcer prevention.
Education
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
University of Leeds | 2017
Certifications
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered, since 2017
- Immediate Life Support (ILS), renewed 2025
- Venepuncture and Cannulation, 2019
- Mentorship and Practice Assessor course, 2022
Achievements
- Ward Nurse of the Year, Calder Valley NHS Trust, 2023
- Led a falls prevention project that reduced patient falls by 28% in 2024
Languages
English (fluent), Malayalam (fluent), Hindi (conversational)
Why this CV works
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is stated in the summary, because every employer checks it first.
- Each ward role gives the number of beds, the patient group and a measurable result.
- Training and mandatory courses are listed with their year, which employers verify.
- No photo, date of birth or marital status, in line with UK practice.
Before you copy it
- Add your NMC PIN only when an application form asks for it.
- Describe your own work, not the ward's. Use "I" less and strong verbs more.
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