Hard Skills

• Patient assessment
• Vital signs monitoring
• Medication administration
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Catheter care (Foley, suprapubic)
• Tracheostomy care
• Enteral feeding (G-tube, NG-tube)
• IV therapy support
• Specimen collection
• Pain management
• Patient education
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) support
• Infection control practices
• Clinical documentation
• Care plan implementation

Soft Skills

• Compassionate patient care
• Empathy and active listening
• Communication with patients and families
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Conflict resolution
• Professionalism and reliability

Technical Proficiencies

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Epic
• Cerner
• Meditech
• PointClickCare
• Medication administration records (MAR)
• Vital signs equipment (BP monitor, pulse oximeter)
• Glucose monitoring devices
• Telehealth platforms

Industry Certifications & Credentials

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• CPR certification
• IV certification (where applicable)
• Wound care certification (WCC, if applicable)
• State nursing license
• HIPAA compliance training

Clinical & Care Settings

• Long-term care
• Skilled nursing facility (SNF)
• Assisted living
• Home health care
• Rehabilitation facility
• Acute care
• Primary care clinic
• Hospice and palliative care

Action Verbs

• Assessed
• Monitored
• Administered
• Documented
• Coordinated
• Educated
• Collaborated
• Implemented
• Advocated
• Prioritized