New Grad ICU Transition

A new graduate resume targeting ICU residency programs. Highlights relevant ICU clinical rotation and critical care coursework.

New GraduateICU

Sample resume for illustration purposes only. Names and details are fictional.

DAVID KIM

BSN, RN

david.kim@email.com(555) 567-8901Seattle, WA

Professional Summary

Motivated new graduate nurse with BSN from the University of Washington seeking an ICU residency position. Completed 144-hour ICU rotation at Harborview Medical Center Level I Trauma Center with exposure to ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring. Strong academic background with critical care coursework and ACLS certification.

Clinical Rotations

ICU / Critical Care Rotation

Harborview Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center

144 hours

Completed 144-hour ICU clinical rotation at Harborview Medical Center Level I Trauma Center, providing critical care nursing for mechanically ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients
Assisted with management of ventilator settings for patients with ARDS and respiratory failure under preceptor guidance
Monitored arterial lines and central venous pressure, interpreting hemodynamic waveforms and reporting changes to the healthcare team
Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, contributing to care plan discussions and advocating for patient needs

Medical-Surgical Rotation

UW Medical Center — Academic Medical Center

120 hours

Completed 120-hour Medical-Surgical rotation managing 3-4 patients per shift with conditions including post-surgical recovery, diabetes management, and pneumonia
Administered medications via oral, IV, and subcutaneous routes, practicing the 5 rights of medication safety
Performed IV insertions, blood draws, and wound care under supervision with increasing independence throughout rotation