Maternity Nurse CV Template
Your CV is the very first introduction of who you are as a potential employee and it’s from this that employers will decide on whether to invite you along for an interview. So, it’s important to make sure that your CV is well written and includes all the key information that employers will need. This blog post provides a sample maternity nurse CV template and should be read in conjunction with the blog ‘How to write a good CV’
Sandra Saunders Norwich 07789 111111/sandrasaunders@gmail.com
Personal Statement
I am a qualified Maternity Nurse that has achieved a highly accredited London School of Childcare Studies Maternity Nursing Course – OCN Level 3 & 4 diploma. I have ten years combined experience of working with families with new born babies as a Maternity Nurse and with older babies and children (including twins) as a former Nanny. I am very passionate about my work and am always seeking opportunities to provide added value with the families I work with in terms of the support and guidance that I provide.
Work Experience
To note: as per the guidance provided in the blog ‘How to write a good CV’, this section provides two layout options to choose from (a) listing longer-term roles and (b) providing a summary where you have a high number of similar short-term work experience placements.
Option A – layout option to use when you have several distinct (including longer-term) roles.
Nov 25th – Dec 25th 2017 Brown Family Maternity Nurse
General Duties. I looked after a new born baby girl. Duties have included general care (bathing, nappy changing, dressing and sleeping arrangements); guidance on breastfeeding and bottle feeding; guidance on establishing sleep routines; guidance on managing reflux; helping siblings to develop a bond with the baby; and keeping a detailed log to help parents track their baby’s routines, feeding times, sleeping patterns etc.
Aug 2014 – Aug 2017 Cedar Family Nanny
General Duties. I looked after boy and girl twins from six months old until they started pre-school. Duties have included: general care such as the preparation of healthy meals and snacks, bathing and dressing children, and changing nappies; providing development opportunities such as taking children out on trips to broaden their experiences, encouraging children to learn through play, and providing opportunities for the twins to mix with other children through play dates; doing nursery runs and taking children to appointments; tidying up and cleaning rooms used by the children; and record keeping.
July 2014 – July 2015 McLeod Family Nanny
General Duties: xxx
Option B – layout summary option to use when you have multiple similar short-term roles.
Sept 2016 – Feb 2018 Private Maternity Nurse working for various families
General Duties. I have worked with various families with new born babies. Placements have varied from 24 hour placements through to several weeks. As well as working with single babies, I have also worked with twins on a number of occasions. Duties have included: general care (bathing, nappy changing, dressing and sleeping arrangements); guidance on breastfeeding and bottle feeding; guidance on establishing sleep routines for your baby; helping siblings to develop a bond with the baby; and keeping a detailed log to help parents track their baby’s routines, feeding times, sleeping patterns etc. My support has also been tailored depending on the needs of individual families I work with (such as different needs for single babies and twin babies).
Education and qualifications
Jan 2018 – March 2018: OCN Level 3 Sleep training for babies, children and young people, London School of Childcare Studies.
Sept 2017 – Nov 2017: OCN Level 3 & 4 diploma in Maternity Nursing Course, London School of Childcare Studies.
June 2000, Ofsted compliant paediatric first aid certificate, London School of Childcare Studies.
Sept 1997 – July 1999: G.C.S.E’s in Maths (c), English (c), Biology (b) and Sociology (b).
Additional relevant information
I hold a UK Driver’s Licence (Clean Record); have an up-to-date DBS check; and hold relevant insurance.
Interests and Hobbies
Reading, knitting, baking, and sports.
References available upon request
