Nurse LVN Resume

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) are trained professionals who care for sick and diseased people in a hospital or a similar medical facility. They work under the direct supervision of senior nurses or reporting physicians. Basic tasks such as measuring patients' body temperature, blood pressure, taking readings from monitoring equipment and performing basic tests on them are carried out by LVNs. An LVN nurse resume should mention your past experience in this field and highlight your educational qualifications and other achievements that can help in giving your profile an edge over other candidates. Refer to the following sample nurse LVN resume in order to gain better understanding on how to draft your own professionally appealing resume.

Sample Nurse LVN Resume

Angela Smith
45 Maple Drive
San Diego, CA
(632) 987-1642
angelasm@yahoo.com

Objective:
Seeking a position as nurse LVN in a reputed health care environment where I can apply my knowledge, abilities and experience to perform the satisfactory duties of nurse LVN.

Personal Summary:

Ability to work competently without constant instruction from others
Ability to complete the task accurately every time
Ability to maintain accuracy even in stressful and emergency situations
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Good verbal and written communication skills

Nursing Experience: Family Health Centers of San Diego - Lemon Grove, CA
Licensed Vocational Nurse (1996 to 2000)

Responsibilities:

Developed care plans, and supervised the care provided by nursing aides
Supervised nursing assistants and aides
Kept records, and performed other clerical duties
Responded to emergency situations based upon nursing standards
Maintained an understanding of current regulatory requirements
Attended all required meetings, as appropriate
Handled participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained

St. John's Wellchild and Family Center - Los Angeles, CA
Licensed Vocational Nurse (1994 to 1996)

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the care of the sick, injured, and disabled under the direction of physicians.
Taken vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
Prepared and given injections and enemas, applied dressing.
Given alcohol rubs and massages to patients.
Observed patients and reported reactions to medications.
Performed routine laboratory task tests.
Helped patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, care for their emotional needs.

Education and Certification/Licenses:

Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License
Certificate of Completion, Licensed Practical Nursing Program, 1993 St. John's College, San Diego, CA
Associate Degree in Nursing, California University, 1992