Licensed Practical Nurse Resume

A licensed practical nurse handles basic nursing duties under the supervision of registered nurses. Being a mid-level nursing position, she does everything from menial to unsual job. As such, a resume for this job must present willingness do perform basic and insignificant nursing tasks. It must also put forward experience of measuring vital signs, collecting fluid samples, administering IVs, and observing patients' condition. Additional key skills that must be a part of the resume are communication, attention to detail, physical stamina, caring nature, empathy, and patience.

Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Sample

Britney H. Tenderson
712 Moore Avenue
Arlington, Texas 76010
Phone: 817-989-4789
Email: britney.tenderson@anymail.com

Job Objective:

Committed and sensitive nursing professional with over 3+ years of experience in patient care wants to obtain a position of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at “St. Mary's Hospital” and be a part of the medical team providing diagnosis, treatement, and care to patients.

Summary of Skills:

Experience of maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patients
Proficient at handling administration duties and order timely supplies for drugs, medicines, medical instruments, and supervise maintenance of the equipment
Ability to convey patient health and responses to the concerned physicians, and families
Skilled at taking prompt decisions for alteration in medications
Expertise in monitoring vital signs and assisting doctor with medical procedures like McKesson and Cerner EMR
Capable for handling duties related to Ventilator Assistance and Gastro maintenance
Ability to assist RN and other medical professionals to give optimum healthcare services
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Work Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse
Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, TX
September 2016 – Present

Documenting observations for 30 + patients, and reporting significant changes to registered nurses or consulting doctors
Administering medications to pediatric patients, and monitoring them to document the effectiveness of medicines
Reporting changes in medication responses for patients undergoing tracheotomy, and arranging ventilator as necessary
Supervising staff nurses for dressing wounds, change of bedding for 150 + beds on the floor
Handling patients with diverse illness ranging from spinal surgeries, cardiac procedures, and joint replacement to tumors
Supporting neonatal and childcare unit to provide care for infants, lactating mothers, and expecting women
Collecting new patient's medical history and health information to ensure the best care

Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital Tarrant County, Arlington, TX
January 2014 – August 2016

Collected fluid samples, measured vital signs, and administered IVs
Collaborated with the nursing staff to provide nursing care to patients who underwent total joint replacement surgeries
Ensured dietary and nutrition needs for 30 patients, administered timely medical dosages as prescribed by the specialist, and maintained response charts
Communicated with the consulting doctor, and administered IV medicines when required
Performed duties like disinfection of instrument, sterilization of equipment, and managed inventory of medical supplies
Assessed changes in patient responses by monitoring vital signs, and new symptoms
Educated family about the therapeutic treatment and the precautions to be followed at home after discharge
Coordinated with nursing professionals and arranged for ambulance services for emergency situations or transfer of patients to multispeciality hospitals

Internship:

Nursing Intern
Kindred Hospital Tarrant County, Arlington, TX
July 2012 – December 2013

Scheduled follow-up appointments for patients and booked appointments after consulting the concerned physician's timetable
Performed skin assessments to administer medication on wounds as per the dermatologist's prescription
Provided direct as well as indirect nursing care to patients, and their families in emergency or trauma cases and gave needed support
Assisted surgeons to provide pre and post operative care for patients having complicated surgeries
Coordinated with other nursing interns to provide services in the neonatal department, and handled premature babies with extra care
Took responsibility to handle queries of the new patients, and answered doubts on phone calls, or emails as required
Monitored inventory of medical instruments, and contacted vendor to avoid last minute shortage

Education:

Associate Degree in Practical Nursing Program
University of Texas, Arlington, TX
2012

Certification:

BLS Certification, 2013
Practical Nursing License issued by Texas Nursing Department, 2013

Reference:

On request.