If you’ve recently graduated from nursing school, you’re probably ready to take on your first real job. Take some time to prepare your resume in order to hit the ground running.
For entry-level jobs, you want to include your nursing education and the practicums you undertook at various hospitals. You can also include career goals and note which areas of nursing or health care you hope to eventually work in, starting with this entry-level role. Many nursing students have held part-time or health care-related jobs or volunteer roles such as working in assisted living homes or administration work in clinics, and these make your resume look impressive by showing your dedication to your chosen career.
Begin your resume writing by checking out this entry-level licensed practical and vocational nurses resume template.
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Charlotte Baker
123 Fake Street | City, State, Zip Code
000-000-0000
email@email.com
Professional Summary
Caring Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communication skills and 10 years experience as a Multi Skilled Technician and Certified Nurse's aide in a hospital setting.
Licenses
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey, Certified Nurse Aide in the State of New Jersey 1/2012-1/2014. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 8/2011-8/2013, CPR certified through American Heart Association.
Skill Highlights
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Professional Experience
Company Name City, State Licensed Practical Nurse 07/2013
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Company Name City, State Certified Nurses Aide 11/2010 to Current
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Provided quality care in accordance with hospital patient care policies and procedures.Worked as part of team to ensure patient safety. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Performed glucose testing. Cross trained as Unit Clerk to help with admitting patients to the floor, and entering physicians orders.
Company Name City, State Multi Skilled Technician 02/2003 to 08/2010
Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care and safety of patient. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Provided quality care in accordance with hospital patient care policies and procedures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Performed phlebotomy and EKG testing, and gluose testing.
Education and Training
Certificate: Practical Nursing 2012 Camden County College, City, State
Coursework in Adult and Family Health, Coursework in Diabetes Management, Coursework in Women's Health, Coursework in Acute Care Nursing, Coursework in Mental Health.
Diploma: Multi Skilled Technican 2003 Star Technical Institute, City, State
Coursework in Phlebotomy, Coursework in Patient Care, Coursework in EKG.