Most LPN resume examples online are stock templates with placeholder names and bullets that read like a job description. They’re not examples of resumes that worked. They’re examples of resumes that were assembled.
This post is different. Below are three LPN resumes built from real candidate types we see succeed in 2026 hiring: a new LPN landing her first SNF role, an experienced SNF LPN moving to hospital med-surg, and a physician-office LPN stepping into a charge/team-lead position. Each one is annotated with what makes it work and what would have killed it.
If you haven’t read it yet, the structural reasoning behind these examples is in How to write an LPN resume in 2026.
Example 1: New LPN, first job at a SNF
This is Rosa. She completed a 14-month LPN program, passed NCLEX-PN, and worked as a CNA for two years before that. She’s targeting skilled nursing facilities in her metro area.
- Administered PO, IM, and SQ medications to 15–20 residents per med pass at a 100-bed SNF under RN supervision.
- Performed wound assessments and dressing changes (wet-to-dry, colostomy care) per RN care plan.
- Documented medication administration, vitals, and focused assessments in PointClickCare.
- Assisted with patient intake assessments on a 28-bed hospital med-surg unit during acute-care rotation.
- Delegated ADL tasks to CNAs and reported changes in resident condition to the supervising RN.
- Cared for 10–12 long-term-care residents per shift. Charted vitals and ADLs in PointClickCare.
Why this works. Rosa’s credentials are at the top where the screener checks first. Her clinicals are written like a real job — specific medication routes (PO, IM, SQ), wound care types, EHR system, patient counts, and delegation. The CNA role shows career progression (CNA → LPN) without dominating the page. There’s no “passionate nurse seeking to make a difference” opening — just scope-of-practice clarity.
Example 2: SNF LPN moving to hospital med-surg
This is James. Three years at a 150-bed SNF, wants to transition to a hospital med-surg unit. Same person from the pillar article — here’s his full resume.
- Administered PO, IM, SQ, and IV medications to 25–30 LTC and post-acute residents per med pass; maintained zero medication errors over 14 months per facility QA audit.
- Performed wound assessments and dressing changes (wet-to-dry, wound vac, pressure ulcer staging) per RN care plan; managed wound care for 8–10 residents per shift.
- Initiated and monitored peripheral IV lines per Georgia LPN scope; documented IV site assessments in PointClickCare.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to 3–4 CNAs per shift; conducted end-of-shift handoff reports with oncoming LPN/RN.
- Collaborated with RN supervisor on care plan updates for residents with diabetes, CHF, and COPD.
Why this works. A hospital med-surg recruiter reads this and immediately sees: IV therapy certified (huge for hospital roles), high patient counts (can handle volume), specific medication routes including IV, wound care competency with staging knowledge, delegation experience, and zero medication errors — a measurable outcome. The IV certification is listed both in credentials and demonstrated in bullets, which is intentional — it’s his biggest differentiator for the hospital move.
Example 3: Physician-office LPN stepping into charge/team lead
This is Diane. Five years as an LPN in a multi-provider family practice, now applying for a charge LPN role at a larger clinic group.
- Triaged 35–40 patients per day via phone and in-person; roomed patients, collected vitals, and documented chief complaints in eClinicalWorks.
- Administered PO, IM, and SQ medications including vaccinations (flu, COVID-19, Tdap); managed vaccine inventory and cold-chain compliance.
- Performed phlebotomy for in-house lab draws (CBC, BMP, A1C, lipid panels); processed and sent specimens per lab protocol.
- Trained and mentored 2 new LPNs and 1 medical assistant on clinic workflow, EHR documentation, and triage protocols.
- Managed prior authorizations and prescription refill requests; coordinated referrals to specialists and followed up on pending labs.
Why this works. Diane is positioning for a leadership role, so her resume emphasizes volume (35–40 patients/day), training responsibilities (mentored 2 LPNs and 1 MA), and operational tasks (prior auths, vaccine inventory, referral coordination) alongside clinical scope. A clinic manager reading this sees someone who can run the floor, not just work it. The phlebotomy certification is a differentiator in outpatient — it means fewer external lab sends and faster results.
Common patterns across all three resumes
- Credentials at the top. Every resume leads with license and certifications because that’s what gets checked first.
- Specific medication routes. Not “administered medications” but “PO, IM, SQ” or “PO, IM, SQ, IV.” This is the scope signal that separates an LPN resume from a CNA resume.
- EHR by name. PointClickCare for SNF, eClinicalWorks for clinic. Never “electronic medical records.”
- Patient counts. Numbers anchor every role. “25–30 residents per med pass” or “35–40 patients per day.”
- Delegation shown explicitly. Every resume mentions supervising or delegating to CNAs or MAs. This is a core LPN differentiator.
- One page. Always.
Frequently asked questions
How long should an LPN resume be?
One page. Even with ten years of experience. LPN hiring managers screen dozens of resumes per opening and need to confirm license, scope, and setting match in under thirty seconds. If it doesn’t fit on one page, cut the oldest or least relevant role.
Should I include an objective or summary on an LPN resume?
A 2–3 line summary is fine if it’s specific. Skip vague nursing statements. Lead with your license state, years of experience, primary setting, and the scope you’re authorized for — that’s a summary that earns its space.
What if my CNA experience is more impressive than my LPN experience?
Lead with your LPN work regardless. The license gates the screen, and the hiring manager is evaluating you as an LPN. Include your CNA role briefly to show career progression, but give it one or two lines — not the same bullet depth as your LPN positions.