Surgical Nurse Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Experienced Surgical Nurse (RN) with 8 years of perioperative nursing practice in Ontario community and tertiary care hospital operating rooms. Seeking a surgical nursing role in a high-acuity environment where I can contribute expert clinical skills and a commitment to patient safety throughout the surgical experience.

Key Skills to Highlight

• Scrub and circulating nursing practice
• Sterile field setup and maintenance
• Surgical instrument and equipment knowledge
• Perioperative patient assessment and education
• Intraoperative count procedures
• Post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) transitions
• Emergency management in the OR
• CNO and hospital policy compliance

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Performed scrub and circulating roles for a broad range of surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, and urology.
• Prepared sterile instrument tables and back tables, anticipating intraoperative instrument and supply needs.
• Completed surgical counts (sharps, sponges, instruments) before, during, and after procedures in strict compliance with hospital policy.
• Conducted pre-operative patient assessments, provided surgical teaching, and obtained informed consent confirmation.
• Managed intraoperative emergencies including haemorrhage events and code blue situations with composure and clinical skill.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited Canadian university.

Relevant Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) — College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• ACLS and CPR
• Perioperative Nursing Certification (CNOR(C)) — Canadian Nurses Association, preferred