Are you a nurse looking to venture into remote work but unsure how to create a resume that will catch the attention of potential employers? You’re not alone! As the demand for remote nursing jobs grows, a standout resume becomes increasingly essential. In this blog, I’ll walk you through the process of writing the best remote nursing resume to boost your chances of landing your perfect job. Let’s dive in!
Understand Your Ideal Remote Nursing Role:
Before you start writing your resume, take some time to nail down your ideal remote nursing role. There are a wide variety of opportunities, including telehealth/triage, case management, clinical data abstraction, utilization management, and more. Consider your skills, preferences, and career goals to narrow down the specific role that aligns with your skills, strengths, and interests.
Question: What are your top three preferred remote nursing roles and why?
Showcase Soft Skills:
In addition to technical skills, remote nursing requires a set of soft skills, such as adaptability, empathy, and strong communication. Showcase these traits throughout your resume and provide examples of situations where you’ve successfully utilized these skills in your nursing career. Hint: pick out the soft skill keywords from the job description that match your own skills, then include those keywords and phrases in your resume.
Question: What soft skills do you possess that are valuable for your target remote nursing roles?
Incorporate Keywords:
Include relevant keywords throughout your resume to increase your chances of being noticed by applicant tracking systems (ATS). Use industry-specific terms related to remote nursing, job titles, and certifications. However, be sure to maintain a natural flow and avoid keyword stuffing. I recommend using an ATS resume scanner service, like Jobscan or SkillSyncer, to help you select keywords to incorporate in your resume (you can also use a free word cloud generator). ATS resume scanners will also score your resume using the job description to see how well your resume will measure up to the ATS software companies use to filter out applicants.
Question: What are the top keywords and skills you notice in job descriptions for the remote nursing roles you are targeting?
Make Your Resume Stand Out with Numbers
Adding specific numbers to your resume can be a game-changer. Instead of just listing duties, you’re showing the real impact of your work, and that’s what potential employers want to see. It doesn’t have to be complicated! Simple metrics—like patient loads, time saved, or improvements in compliance—give employers a quick way to see what you bring to the table.
Example:
“Reduced unit readmissions by 20% in three months by working closely with case managers and social workers to create a new discharge process.”
Using numbers like this tells your story in a way that’s memorable and easy to understand. It’s not just about the work you did; it’s about the results you made happen.
Conclusion:
Writing a standout resume is the first step in landing an interview to secure a remote nursing job. By understanding your ideal role, emphasizing remote work readiness, showcasing technical proficiency, highlighting relevant experience, addressing education and certifications, showcasing soft skills, and incorporating keywords, you’ll create a resume that stands out to potential employers.
Remember, your resume is your ticket to landing interviews, so invest time and effort into tailoring it for each remote nursing job application. You want to serve up your most relevant skills that the job description is asking for so the recruiter or hiring manager can quickly see you’ve got what they are looking for! By following these tips and staying true to your unique strengths and experiences, you’ll be on your way to a successful remote nursing career!
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