Jane Smith
123 Home St
Home City, ST 12345
123-456-7890 jane@email.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking full time position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a hospital or medical center environment.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Measure and record vital signs in adults and children and recognize problems with pulse, respiration and blood pressure
- Collect samples for testing including blood, urine and stool and follow all hazardous materials protocols
- Monitor patients with careful attention to responses to medications including side effects
- Follow all safety procedures when administering medications to prevent medication errors, confirm patient name, dosage and appropriate dosage schedule
- Care for inpatient needs including hygiene, comfort of bed-bound patients and assistance with walking, sitting up and other mobility issues
- Complete patient charts with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ensure patients understand all discharge instructions clearly, prepare and complete discharge documentation
- Offer a warm, empathetic and caring bedside manner to all patients
- Ensure patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA
- Use electronic and paper charting and patient records
- Handle patient files, insurance issues, scheduling and other basics of medical office administration
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Licensed Vocational Nurse, 2003
Emergency Medical Technician Certification, ongoing renewal since 2002
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
City Medical Center
March 2006-present
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Major Hospital
June 2003-March 2006
Medical Technician
ABC Medical Center
May 2002-June 2003
Medical Office Assistant
Family Medical Center
September 1999-May 2003
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Licensed Vocational Nursing Graduate
City College, 2003
Graduated with 700+ theory hours and 900+ Clinical hours completed
Areas of study: Pharmacology, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Neonatology, in depth study of Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Respiratory systems as well as others. Studied Nursing Fundamentals and Procedures, HIPAA and patient security protocols.
Clinical hours include Surgical, Pediatrics, Maternity and Practicum
Medical Office Assistant
Career College, 1999