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Top Resume Keywords for
Registered Nurses
Recruiters scan resumes for barely 6 seconds. If these keywords aren't on your resume, you might be getting auto-rejected.
See the full Registered Nurse skill gap analysisTechnical Skills
These are the hard skills and tools that define the role. Mention these in your "Skills" section and within your work experience bullet points.
Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationElectronic Health RecordsCare PlanningVital Signs MonitoringIV TherapyWound CareBLS CertificationInfection ControlACLS CertificationTelemetryTriagePatient Education
Soft Skills
Use these keywords to describe *how* you work. Weave them into your summary and accomplishment stories.
EmpathyWorking Under PressureCommunicationCritical ThinkingTeamworkStamina