If you are looking for a job as a hospice nurse, you will need to write a resume to apply for the job.
In your resume, emphasize your core competencies and relevant achievements to make it more effective.
Here is a sample of an excellent resume for a hospice nurse position.
Hospice Nurse Resume Example
Helen Green, R.N
61 Remsen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 25343
(000) 920-9300
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HOSPICE NURSE
Thorough understanding of the hospice philosophy of care and values.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. Compassionate nature with a special ability to provide spiritual, psychosocial, and emotional support to culturally sensitive patients. Exceptionally skilled in assessing patients’ physical condition and developing relevant care plans. Hands-on experience in instructing primary caregivers to provide care as indicated. A team player who is talented in educating patients and families.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Maintaining comfort and quality of life
• Palliation of symptoms
• Compassionate communication
• Patient/family needs identification
• High ethical standards
• Health assessment
• Anatomy and physiology
• Pharmacology
• Stress management
• Emotionally and physically stable
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Attained “Top Hospice Nurse” title following the provision of exceptional and supportive work to the facility.
• Conducted exercises designed to achieve the “feel-good factor” for the residents.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hospice Nurse
Brooklyn Hospice – Brooklyn, NY
Feb 2014 – Present
• Assess patients and devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
• Coordinate care efforts amongst volunteers and home care aides.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Seek input from other sources regarding care plans and implementation procedures.
• Supervise and document patient condition.
• Obtain physical and psychological data that may affect family health status.
Hospice Nursing Aide
Pathways – Sunnyvale, CA
May 2008 – Feb 2014
• Provided personal care, companionship, and support services to patients.
• Assisted in the preparation of patient care plans.
• Assisted patients in feeding, bathing, toileting, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, and ambulation.
• Monitored vital signs.
• Communicated with family members regarding the patient’s condition.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
BS in Nursing
City University, Brooklyn, NY – 2010
CPR and First Aid Certification (current)
New York RN Licensure – 2009
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Decision making
• Organization
• Time management
• Medical terminology
• Communication
• Pleasant demeanor