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Hospitals in Bangladesh check two things before anything else: that you are registered with the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC), and where you have nursed. This sample puts the registration in the summary and the certificates section, and describes each ward or unit with its size and the patient load per shift.
It uses a formal layout with personal details and two referees, which private hospitals and clinics in Bangladesh generally expect. For jobs abroad, keep the clinical content and drop the long personal block, as the Gulf jobs sample does.
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Taslima Khatun
Staff Nurse · ICU and Medicine
Dhaka, Bangladesh · Contact: email, phone in the header
Summary
BNMC-registered staff nurse with a Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery and 3 years at a 250-bed private hospital in Dhaka: 18 months on a 30-bed medicine ward, then the 10-bed adult ICU. BLS-certified and experienced with ventilated patients, infection control and structured shift handovers. Looking for a Staff Nurse post in critical care.
Experience
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Northbridge Hospital
Jul 2024 – Present · Dhaka
250-bed private hospital; 10-bed adult ICU on rotating day, evening and night shifts.
- Nurse 2 ventilated patients per shift in a 10-bed ICU under the senior nurse in charge.
- Monitor vitals, blood gases and fluid balance hourly, and escalate changes to the duty doctor.
- Introduced a shift-handover checklist; the team recorded no missed medication doses in the next 3 months.
- Trained 4 new nurses on infection-control procedures and the ICU checklists.
Staff Nurse, Medicine Ward, Northbridge Hospital
Jan 2023 – Jun 2024 · Dhaka
30-bed adult medicine ward.
- Cared for 6–8 patients per shift on a 30-bed medicine ward, recording vitals every 4 hours.
- Gave oral, IV and injectable medicines to up to 8 patients per shift, with a second-nurse check on every high-alert drug.
Education
- Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery, Sylhet Nursing College, Mar 2019 – Oct 2022
- HSC in Science, Sylhet Govt. Women's College, Jul 2016 – Jun 2018. GPA 4.50 / 5.00
- SSC in Science, Moulvibazar Govt. Girls' High School, Jan 2014 – Feb 2016. GPA 4.83 / 5.00
Skills
- Clinical care: Patient assessment and vital signs, IV cannulation and infusions, Medication administration, Wound care
- Critical care: Ventilator care (assisted), Blood gas monitoring, Cardiac monitoring, Infection prevention and control
- Records: Nursing care plans, SBAR shift handover, Hospital information system
Certifications and training
- Registered Nurse and Midwife, Reg. No. XXXXX, Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC), Dec 2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, Authorised BLS training centre, Dhaka, Mar 2024
Languages
- Bengali: Native
- English: Good (clinical communication)
References
- Shirin Akhter: Nursing Supervisor, Intensive Care Unit, Northbridge Hospital, Dhaka · shirin.akhter@example.com · +880 1XXX-XXXXXX
- Mahmuda Khanam: Senior Instructor, Sylhet Nursing College · mahmuda.khanam@example.com · +880 1XXX-XXXXXX
Personal details
- Father's name: Abdul Mannan
- Mother's name: Jahanara Begum
- Date of birth: 20 Nov 2000
- Marital status: Single
- Nationality: Bangladeshi
- Present address: Shyamoli, Dhaka
- Permanent address: Village Kamalganj, Upazila Kamalganj, Moulvibazar
What recruiters check first
- Valid registration. Your BNMC registration is checked first. Write the registration type and number exactly as on your certificate, and make sure it is valid on the day you apply.
- Ward and unit experience. Medicine, surgery, ICU, CCU, NICU, emergency, OT: name each unit, its size and how many patients you looked after per shift. "Worked in ICU" tells a nursing supervisor very little.
- Clinical skills you do without supervision. IV cannulation, medication rounds, wound care, ventilator care, transfusion monitoring. List what you do routinely, not everything you have seen once.
- Certificates such as BLS. Basic Life Support (BLS) is often asked for; ACLS, infection control and specialty courses help for ICU and emergency posts. Give the issuer and year of each.
- Shift flexibility. Hospitals run on rotating shifts. One line saying you work day, evening and night rotations answers a question every nursing recruiter has.
- Referees who have seen you nurse. A nursing supervisor or a senior instructor who has watched you work carries more weight than a family friend. Give their post, hospital or college, and contact details.
Career objective and summary examples
Each one fits a different situation. Swap in your own employer, results and tools, and keep only numbers you can explain in an interview.
Staff nurse, about 3 years
BNMC-registered staff nurse with a Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery and 3 years at a 250-bed private hospital in Dhaka, the last 15 months in a 10-bed adult ICU. BLS-certified and experienced with ventilated patients, infection control and structured shift handovers. Looking for a Staff Nurse post in critical care.
Newly registered nurse
Newly registered nurse (BNMC, 2025) with a BSc in Nursing and clinical placements in medicine, surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics at a 500-bed teaching hospital. BLS-certified, careful with medication checks, and comfortable explaining care to patients and families in Bangla and English. Looking for a Staff Nurse post at a private hospital.
Applying for nursing jobs abroad
Registered nurse with 5 years of acute care in Bangladesh, the last 3 in a 12-bed adult ICU. BLS and ACLS certified, used to ventilated patients, infusion pumps and electronic records. Bangladeshi national with a valid passport, preparing my licensing application for ICU nursing jobs in the Gulf.
Bullet points: weak vs strong
The same experience, written two ways. The strong version says what was done and what changed because of it. Only use numbers you can explain in an interview.
- Instead of: Responsible for patient care.
Write: Cared for 6–8 patients per shift on a 30-bed medicine ward, recording vitals every 4 hours. - Instead of: Worked in ICU.
Write: Nursed 2 ventilated patients per shift in a 10-bed ICU under the senior nurse in charge. - Instead of: Helped new staff.
Write: Trained 4 new nurses on infection-control procedures and the ICU checklists. - Instead of: Gave medicines to patients.
Write: Gave oral, IV and injectable medicines to up to 8 patients per shift, with a second-nurse check on every high-alert drug. - Instead of: Did shift handover.
Write: Introduced a shift-handover checklist; the team recorded no missed medication doses in the next 3 months. - Instead of: Counselled patients.
Write: Taught 20+ patients a month with diabetes or hypertension how to take their medicines and check readings at home.
Skills to include
List the skills the job circular asks for that you really have, in its own words, grouped so a recruiter can scan them in seconds:
- Clinical care: Patient assessment and vital signs, IV cannulation and infusions, Medication administration, Wound care
- Critical care: Ventilator care (assisted), Blood gas monitoring, Cardiac monitoring, Infection prevention and control
- Records: Nursing care plans, SBAR shift handover, Hospital information system
Format tips
- Write your BNMC registration type and number exactly as on the certificate, near the top of the CV.
- Name each ward or unit with its bed count and your patient load per shift.
- Give each certificate (BLS, ACLS, infection control) with its issuer and year.
- Use a formal passport-size photo if the hospital expects one: a recent photo (last 6 months); for government forms, follow the circular.
- List your nursing qualification, HSC and SSC with their results. Start at SSC; leave out JSC/PSC.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I write my BNMC registration on a nursing CV?
- Put it in a Registration or Certificates section near the top: the registration type (for example, Registered Nurse and Midwife), the number and the year, exactly as on your BNMC certificate. Mention it in your summary too, because it is the first thing a hospital checks.
- Should I list my Diploma or my BSc in Nursing first?
- Your highest qualification first, then the rest in reverse order. If you hold both a Diploma and a BSc (including a post-basic BSc), give each with its institution and year.
- Does a nursing CV in Bangladesh need a photo?
- Most private hospitals and clinics in Bangladesh expect a formal, passport-size photo. A recent photo (last 6 months); for government forms, follow the circular. For jobs abroad, add one only if the employer or agency asks.
- What should I add for a nursing job in the Gulf?
- Your registration, your years of experience after registration by unit, and certificates such as BLS and ACLS. Each country has its own licensing body and steps, usually an exam and a check of your documents: for example the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Dubai's DHA, Abu Dhabi's DOH, the UAE's MOHAP and Qatar's Ministry of Public Health. Check the regulator's current requirements before you apply, and never pay an agency that promises a guaranteed visa.
- Are government Senior Staff Nurse posts filled with a CV?
- No. Government Senior Staff Nurse posts are recruited through the Bangladesh Public Service Commission, using the application form in the circular rather than a CV. A CV like this one is for private hospitals, clinics, NGOs and jobs abroad.