A complete, annotated resume for a licensed practical nurse. Every section is broken down — so you can see exactly what makes an LPN resume land interviews at hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
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Licensed Practical Nurse with 3 years of experience at a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. Administer medications for 20+ residents per shift with zero medication errors over 18 months. Proficient in PointClickCare and MatrixCare for medication administration records, wound care documentation, and care plan updates. IV therapy certified (Georgia), BLS-certified.
Clinical: Medication administration, wound care, patient assessment, vital signs, catheter care, NG tube feeding, IV therapy (Georgia) EHR: PointClickCare, MatrixCare, Epic Certifications: LPN (Georgia), IV Therapy Certified, BLS/CPR (AHA)
Five things this resume does that most LPN resumes don’t.
Most LPN summaries say “dedicated nurse with experience in patient care.” Keisha leads with her medication administration volume (20+ residents per shift) and her error rate (zero over 18 months). A DON reading this immediately knows Keisha can handle the med pass safely at scale — which is the single most important clinical task an LPN performs.
Keisha doesn’t just say she “assisted with wound care.” She names wound types (stage I–III pressure injuries), describes the interventions (assessment, measurement, dressing changes), and specifies the documentation system. This tells the nurse manager Keisha can manage a wound caseload independently, not just follow orders.
PointClickCare for MARs and wound documentation, MatrixCare from her CNA experience, Epic from the physician office. Keisha doesn’t just list EHR names — she describes what she documented in each system. In an industry where charting errors create real liability, this level of EHR specificity is a strong readiness signal.
Including the CNA role shows that Keisha built her clinical foundation from the ground up. “Promoted to LPN role after completing practical nursing program while working full-time as a CNA” tells the hiring manager that Keisha is disciplined, committed to healthcare, and already understands the care continuum from the CNA perspective.
Training 3 newly hired LPNs on med-admin protocols and wound care shows Keisha is already operating beyond her individual assignment. For a DON considering whether a candidate is ready for a charge nurse role or a hospital position, this bullet is the one that makes the case.
The weak version describes what every LPN does. The strong version names the medication types, the census, the facility size, and the error rate — immediately telling the DON what workload Keisha can handle safely.
The weak version uses adjectives any LPN could claim. The strong version uses specifics (3 years, 120-bed SNF, 20+ residents, zero errors, two named EHRs) that only one person can claim.
The weak version mixes personality traits with vague skills. The strong version categorizes clinical competencies, EHR systems, and certifications — making it easy for a DON to verify fit in seconds.
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