Licensed practical nurse with 5 years in skilled nursing and long-term care, currently covering a 24-bed short-term rehab hall. Cut medication-pass errors to zero for 14 consecutive months through a revised workflow. Known for thorough wound documentation, clear SBAR handoffs to RNs and providers, and calm support for families.
Administer scheduled and PRN medications to 22–24 residents per shift, including insulin, enteral feedings and IV antibiotics under RN supervision
Reorganized the med cart and pass sequence with the unit manager, achieving 14 months without a reportable medication error
Stage and measure pressure injuries weekly in PointClickCare, contributing to a 30% drop in facility-acquired wounds
Trained 6 new CNAs on vital-sign reporting thresholds and early change-in-condition signs using the INTERACT stop-and-watch tool
Licensed Practical Nurse, Buckeye Senior Living (Westerville, OH)
Mar 2021 – Dec 2021
Provided medication administration, glucose monitoring and treatments for 30 long-term care residents on night shift
Completed admission assessments and care-plan updates that passed the annual state survey without nursing deficiencies
State Tested Nurse Aide, Buckeye Senior Living (Westerville, OH)
Jun 2018 – Feb 2021
Supported 12 residents per shift with ADLs and vitals while completing practical nursing school
Education
Certificate, Practical Nursing, Columbus State Community College (Aug 2019 – Jan 2021)
Skills
Clinical: medication administration, wound care and staging, G-tube feeding, IV therapy, fall prevention
Documentation: PointClickCare, MDS support, SBAR communication
Licenses: LPN (Ohio), BLS
How to write a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) resume
A strong Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Licenses and certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Patient care
Clinical documentation
EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
Infection control
Care coordination
Patient education
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
Triage
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Example bullet points
Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score
Led a falls-prevention initiative that reduced unit falls by 40% over 12 months
Trained 14 new nurses on Epic workflows, shortening their orientation by two weeks
Tips from recruiters
Put licences and certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS) with their state or body near the top.
Name the setting and specialty for each role: unit type, patient population and bed count.
Use a clean single-column layout; hospital applicant systems parse them most reliably.
Recommended templates
Vital (ATS-friendly): Clean clinical layout with a credentials block
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) resume FAQ
What should a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) resume include?
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
Vital, Classic and Modern work well for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.
How do I write strong Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."