Graduates (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA …) · B.Sc Nursing
Staff nurse fresher resume sample
A complete, ready-to-edit resume for nursing graduates applying to hospitals as staff nurses. It fits on one page, follows the format Indian employers expect, and every line below is yours to copy or change.
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Anjali Thomas
Staff Nurse · Kochi, Kerala
Career Objective
Registered nurse (Kerala Nursing Council) with a one-year internship across medical, surgical and ICU wards. Looking for a staff nurse position where I can give safe, compassionate patient care.
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- IV cannulation
- Wound care
- BLS
- Infection control
- Nursing documentation
- Patient education
- Teamwork
Education
B.Sc Nursing (Nursing)
Government College of Nursing, Ernakulam · Kerala University of Health Sciences · 74.8% · 2021 – 2025
Class 12 (Science, Biology)
St. Teresa's Higher Secondary School · Kerala Higher Secondary Board · 92.5% · 2021
Class 10
St. Teresa's Higher Secondary School · Kerala SSLC · A+ in all subjects · 2019
Work experience
Nursing Intern, Lakeshore City Hospital
Kochi · Aug 2025 – Present
- Rotated through medical, surgical, paediatric and ICU wards, caring for 6–8 patients per shift.
- Gave medicines and IV fluids, monitored vitals and kept nursing records as per hospital protocol.
- Assisted in wound care, catheterisation and pre- and post-operative care.
- Educated patients and families on diet and medication at discharge.
Certifications
- Registered Nurse & Midwife – Kerala Nursing and Midwives Council (2025)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Indian Resuscitation Council (2025)
Achievements & Awards
- Best Outgoing Student (Clinical Practice) – Government College of Nursing, Ernakulam (2025)
Languages Known
- English – Fluent
- Malayalam – Native
- Hindi – Good
Tips for healthcare resumes
- Add your council registration (nursing, pharmacy) and licence number where it is asked for.
- Name the departments, wards or specialities and how many patients you looked after.
- List certifications such as BLS/ACLS and infection-control training.
- Before you apply, paste the job advert into Dossier4u's ATS check: it lists the skills, years and qualifications the advert asks for that your resume does not show yet.
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