Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with 5 years of clinical experience delivering direct nursing care to elderly and complex residents in Ontario long-term care homes. Seeking an RPN role in a collaborative healthcare environment where I can apply my clinical skills and compassion to improve resident quality of life.

Key Skills to Highlight

• Medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, IM)
• Wound assessment and dressing changes
• Resident health assessment and monitoring
• IV therapy and catheter care
• Care plan development and documentation
• Delegation and supervision of PSWs
• Electronic medication administration records (eMAR)
• Infection prevention and control

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Administered medications and treatments to a resident assignment of 20–25 residents per shift in a 120-bed long-term care home.
• Performed comprehensive health assessments and identified changes in resident condition, initiating appropriate interventions.
• Managed wound care including assessment, documentation, and dressing changes for residents with chronic and post-surgical wounds.
• Delegated and supervised PSW activities, providing guidance and mentorship to support team performance.
• Completed accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with CNO standards of practice.

Education

Practical Nursing diploma from an accredited Ontario college.

Relevant Certifications

• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) — College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• CPR Level C and AED
• IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification