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Start from a realistic nurse CV written for applications in the Netherlands. The example shows BIG registration, clinical skills, EHR experience, patient communication, training, and language level.

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What to copy

Copy the order of sections, the action-led bullet pattern, and the way tools, context, quality, and outcomes are made easy to scan.

What not to copy

Do not copy this name, employers, dates, certificates, language levels, responsibilities, or fictional metrics. Replace every claim with evidence from your own work.

Bullet formula: action + system/equipment + scale or quality + result. If a part is not supported, leave it out or label it for confirmation.

What healthcare hiring teams scan first

A strong nurse CV should make registration, clinical scope, patient group, EHR experience, training, and language level immediately visible.

Registration: BIG status, title, foreign diploma recognition status, or relevant next step.
Clinical context: department, patient group, care intensity, triage, wound care, medication, or acute care.
Systems: Epic, HiX, ONS, Medimo, ECD, EHR, or other care documentation systems.
Training: BLS, ALS, wound care, medication safety, clinical reasoning, or specialist certificates.
Language fit: Dutch and English level, especially for patient communication and handover.

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Example profile summary

Target: nursing role, Netherlands

Registered nurse with 8 years of experience in internal medicine, emergency care, patient education, medication safety, wound care, clinical observation, and multidisciplinary coordination. BIG registered, experienced with Epic EHR, and confident in calm communication with patients, families, doctors, and care teams.

Experience bullets that show patient-care responsibility

Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine

Amsterdam Care Hospital, Amsterdam

Mar 2019 - Present

  • Provided daily nursing care for an average of 8 patients per shift, including medication, wound care, clinical observations, and handover.
  • Coordinated care plans in Epic with physicians, physiotherapists, dietitians, and discharge coordinators.
  • Supported patient and family education around medication, recovery steps, warning signs, and follow-up appointments.
  • Guided nursing students and new colleagues as a workplace mentor, focusing on safe routines and clear documentation.

Skills example

Clinical nursingMedication safetyWound careTriageEpic EHRPatient educationCare coordinationBLS/ALS

Language and local fit

Use English when the vacancy or employer works internationally, but keep Dutch-market details clear: location, language level, certificates, systems, and work-route details where relevant.

Mistakes that weaken a nurse CV

Hiding BIG registration, diploma recognition, or language proof.
Listing empathy without clinical scope, patient group, or department context.
Forgetting EHR/ECD systems and documentation responsibilities.
Leaving out medication safety, handover, triage, wound care, or care coordination.
Using an English CV without clearly showing Dutch language level for patient-facing roles.

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FAQ

Should a nurse CV for the Netherlands mention BIG registration?

Yes. If you are BIG registered, mention it clearly near the top of the CV. If you have a foreign diploma, be clear about recognition status and language proof.

Should a nurse CV be in English or Dutch?

Use the language of the vacancy. For Dutch healthcare roles, Dutch language level is often important, so show it clearly even if the CV is written in English.

What clinical details should I include?

Include departments, patient group, EHR/ECD systems, medication safety, wound care, triage, clinical observation, care coordination, and relevant training such as BLS or ALS.

Sources checked

Last reviewed on 29 August 2026. These sources support the page guidance; the CV itself is fictional and should be adapted before use.

BIG-registerOfficial information on BIG registration, protected titles, foreign diploma recognition, and language proof.Work in NL - CV guidanceOfficial guidance that a CV should be clear, well laid out, and quick to understand.IND - 2026 income requirementsUseful when sponsorship or work-route details affect the application.
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