This document is a resume for Sherlene Watkins, who is seeking a position as an LVN. She has over 15 years of experience as an LVN in various healthcare settings including home health care, hospitals, nursing homes, and private duty. Her qualifications include hands-on patient care experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, certification in CPR/AED and IV therapy. She is skilled in wound treatment, monitoring patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, and educating patients.

1. Sherlene Watkins
Email:sherleneanderson@msn.com
OBJECTIVE:
A highly motivated and skilled individual with in-depth knowledge of handling a variety of nursing tasks with
the ability to function in team setting or independently. Seeking a respective LVN career with my obtained
organizational and professional expertise in a respected organization with potential for growth.
QUALIFICATIONS :
 Hands-on experience in providing excellent patient care.
 Excellent organizational, interpersonal and multitasking skills.
 Exceptional written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
 Able to work within a team or independently.
 Willing to work in a fast paced environment.
 Proven to be accountable, responsible, flexible, caring and supportive to patient community and staff.
 Certified in Basic life Support (CPR and AED) by the American heart Association.
 IV Certified.
 Knowledgeable about communication between patient, family caregiver and physician.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
R N Home Health Care, Van Nuys CA
 Inspect patient home environment for possible safety hazards and dangers and report findings.
 Instruct and educate patient and family in proper treatment, assist patient in steps to improve or
maintain health.
 Follow physician established plan of treatment and working under the supervision of the RN. Serve as
a liaison between physician and patient to ensure optimal care.
 Perform blood glucose as ordered.
 Performed routine and complex wound treatment in field or home environment.
 Work exclusively with hospice and chronically ill patient, reporting any subtle change in patient’s
condition to charge nurse, physician and family members.
 Display courtesy and compassion when interacting with patients and families.
 Protect and maintain privacy and confidentiality for patients, families, medical records, electronic
information by following policy, procedure and all regulation on confidentiality of information.
 Monitor and inspect equipment for patient home use, such as feeding pumps and nebulizers.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veteran Administration Medical Center, Long Beach CA
 Performed routine and complex wound treatment including monitoring wound vac system.
 Perform blood glucose as ordered.
 Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team by collecting information, developing a plan of
care,implementing interventions, evaluation patient outcomes and planning for discharge.
 Utilized computer software applications for charting and medication administration.
 Identify subtle changes in patient’s physical and emotional condition, initiating appropriate actions
and reporting to charge nurse.
 Education patient and family caregiver on principles of health maintenance, self care and protocols
for treatments and/ or medications.
 Identify potential risk and take necessary precautions to insure the safety of patients and staff.
 Display courtesy and compassion when interacting with internal and external customers.

2.  Maintain privacy and confidentiality for patients, families, medical records,electronic information by
following policy, procedure and all regulation on confidentiality of information.
 Co-chair of the Flu Vaccination committee
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nurse Stat Registry, Jackson MS
 Staffed at nursing homes, hospitals, private duty, and behavioral health centers also as a school nurse.
 Team leader, making staff assignment, monitoring staff lunch and break time. Ensuring all patient
care perform in a timely manner.
 Assisted physician with exams and treatments as needed.
 Work exclusively with hospice and chronically ill patient, reporting any subtle change in patient’s
condition to charge nurse, physician and family members.
 Coordinate and plan nursing activities to ensure that patients’ care plan is followed properly.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veteran Administration Medical Center, Long Beach CA
 Emergency department staffing of acute and chronically ill patient
 Triage and screen patient, take and record v/s including pain level and condition of wounds
 Assist staff in providing safe,prompt, complex nursing care
 Perform EKGs, set up sterile trays for invasive procedures
 Perform veni-puncture and start base iv fluid as ordered
 Collect blood and urine samples for testing
 Participate in code 99 on Wards and clinics
 Reported to physicians and charges nurse on a continuous basis
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Jackson Pulmonary Associates, Jackson MS
 Perform duties as office nurse facilitating patient intake
 Work directly with physician performing physical examinations
 Perform veni-puncture for lab studies and start base iv fluid for RN or MD as ordered
 Perform diagnostic test such as chest x-rays, ECG, and PFT’s
 Contact local pharmacies for patient new and refill prescriptions
EDUCATION:
Brandon High School (Brandon MS) High School Diploma
Hind Community College (Jackson MS Practical Nurse Certification
Hinds Community College (Raymond MS) 100 hrs on nursing degree