John Smith
123 Elm Street à New York	999-999-9999
johnsmith@xyz.com	

Objective:	Interested in a  position as a general duty nurse with a reputed hospital.

Education:	Houston State University	Houston, TX
	Bachelor of Science in Primary Care Nursing	
Graduated magna cum laude

License:	Licensed to practice in the State of New York.

Experience:	Singleton Hospital	Columbia, MD
	General Duty Nurse	February 1994 to Present
à	Provided general nursing care to patients in this large community hospital
à	Reviewed reports of patients' general physical conditionx, reactions to medications and medical histories
à	Prepared equipment and aided physician during patient examinations and treatment
à	Administered prescribed medications and treatments, and observed and reported patient reactions 
à	Examined instruments, equipment and surgical setup to ensure sterile environment
à	Rotated among clinical specialties: emergency room, surgery and psychiatry
à	Received special commendation from Nurses Association for exemplary performance in the emergency room during a local crisis
à	Served for three months on a team of Singleton health professionals providing emergency medical care in Bosnia

	Pelsner Community Hospital	Houston, TX
	General Duty Nurse	July 1987 to December 1993
à	During rotations in obstetrics and surgery, provided general nursing care to patients
à	Took temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from norm and to assess condition of patient
à	Made beds, bathed and fed patients
à	Prepared rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, supplies and surgical setup to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods were followed

References:	Available upon request