Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example

• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance medical concerns.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Before achieving my LPN I worked with them as a CNA months prior:

• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

October 2017 I received my license as an LPN and my care involved more Duties:

• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance medical concerns.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and oxygen levels
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.