Which RN certifications should I list at the top of my resume?

Lead with active state license, BSN/MSN, BLS/ACLS, and any specialty certifications the JD names (CCRN, CEN, OCN). Place them in a dedicated "Licensure & Certifications" section above work history — most hospital ATS configs rank candidates by this section first.

How do I get past hospital ATS systems like Workday Healthcare?

Mirror the JD's exact wording for unit names ("Med-Surg" not "Medical-Surgical"), license type ("compact license" not "multi-state"), and EMR system ("Epic" not "electronic medical records"). Workday and UKG ATS are keyword-literal — synonyms get penalized.

Should I include patient-load metrics on my RN resume?

Yes. "Cared for 6 ICU patients per shift with 1:6 nurse-patient ratio in a 24-bed unit" out-performs "Provided patient care." Recruiters read these as proxies for clinical maturity and unit acuity — both ATS-keyword-rich and human-readable.

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