Dedicated Registered Nurse eager to contribute exceptional clinical, research and management expertise toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing performance and productivity.

 

 

         Experience spans Medical-Surgical, Neurology, Oncology, Psychiatric/Chemical Dependency, and Critical Care in hospital, clinic and research settings.

         Reputation for unparalleled integrity and commitment to maintaining and enforcing confidentiality.

         Adept in health promotion and education, and in communicating with multidisciplinary health care team members to steer cohesive efforts and optimize safety and quality of care.     

         Exhibit a collaborative work ethic and a friendly personality which facilitates immediate trust with patients of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.

         Extremely versatile and easily adapt to new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and hospital units or environments.

         Reputation for problem solving skills, leadership attributes, and ability to work under stress.

         Reliably assess complex situations to make swift and accurate decisions in time-sensitive environments.

 

 

Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilmington, DE, 1991 to 2009

Staff RN, Medical-Surgical ICU

         Provided quality nursing care to patients on 10-bed Medical-Surgical ICU recovering from myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, vascular bypass procedures, aneurysms, enteral nutrition therapy and other post-operative procedures. 

         Balanced compassion with professionalism in caring for patients affected by AIDS, TB/infectious diseases, renal failure/disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute diabetes, and oncology.

         Applied sharp technical and clinical capabilities toward initiating and maintaining ventilators, cardiac monitors, hemodynamic monitors (Swan-Ganz and arterial lines), IVs, central lines, tube feeding, TPN, chest tubes and drains, titrated cardiac/BP medications, pain management, and BiPAP (bi-level positive airway pressure).

         Adhered to strict sterile procedures in performing wound/ostomy care.

         Assessed and admitted patients, created care plans, tracked lab results in system, coordinated discharge planning and provided extensive health education to patients and families.

         As Charge Nurse, supervised, mentored and motivated professional/ancillary staff members, coordinated patient assignments, and functioned as liaison between patients and doctors.

         Handpicked to serve as Facility Supervisor in 1995 based on proven leadership talents; spearheaded clinical and administrative operations inclusive of conducting rounds, steering risk management, triaging/treating/referring emergencies, and managing staffing.

 

Continued

 

 

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Department of Health and Human Services (NIH and NINCDS),Bethesda, MD, 1989 to 1991

Research Nurse Clinician, Neurology

• Cared for patients participating in clinical research trials as Primary RN for Developmental and Metabolic Neurology Branch of National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• Conducted preliminary review of patient referrals and obtained in-depth histories based on protocol criteria.
• Complied with stringent study requirements in coordinating and assisting with implementation of clinical protocols, requiring meticulous and diligent monitoring and documentation.
• As Data Manager, scheduled diagnostic testing, collected lab values and specimen data, and maintained up-to-date databases.
• Actively participated in enzyme replacement therapy for inherited neurologic disorder, Gaucher s Disease.
• Collaboratively authored analyses and conclusions for New England Journal of Medicine and Journal of Neuroscience Nursing.
• Initially brought on board as Clinical Nurse for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Research.

 

                   

 

Prior Background:

 

Clinical Nurse, Neurological Research

Dept. of Health and Human Services (Clinical Center for Neurology  Nursing Service), Bethesda, MD

 

RN Contractor, Critical Care/Med-Surg

Trav Corps, Malvern, MA; Circulating Nurses, Boston, MA

 

Staff RN,  ICU Stepdown/Med-Surg

Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC

 

 

BSN Degree, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

 

IV and BCLS certifications

 

RN License C states of Pennsylvania  and Virginia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you a substantial background as a registered nurse, an excellent blend of clinical skills and management acumen, and the flexibility to skillfully handle simultaneous priorities with an unwavering commitment to accuracy and efficiency. To complement these qualifications, I offer solid organizational, multi-tasking, research, and supervisory skills which are essential as a <insert job title/position>.

 

As a proactive contributor to your hospital/organization, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through diligence, flexibility, and superior patient relations skills. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your hospital/organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the NP position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my extensive background and qualifications prepare me well for the responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your organization as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy