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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a nursing capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include an RN credential, broad-based nursing experience, and considerable strengths in collaborating with  multi-disciplinary health care team members.  I have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward supporting Garfield Medical Center, a 210-bed acute facility providing comprehensive healthcare services. To complement this background, I offer exemplary critical thinking, organizational, prioritization and documentation skills vital to succeeding as a Medical-Surgical nurse.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your hospital, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. Please note that I am eager to relocate to Winnipeg in approximately <insert number> weeks.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ Dedicated, compassionate and focused Staff Nurse eager to contribute extensive talents toward supporting a hospital in optimizing patient care. ~

 

 

         Eligible to take Canadian Registered Nurse Exam.

         Adeptness in patient advocacy, health promotion and education, and caring for patients of diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds.  

         Exhibit a collaborative work ethic and a friendly personality which facilitates immediate trust with patients; possess a broad spectrum of clinical skills.

         Versatile and easily adapt to new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and hospital units/environments.

         Excel in communicating with multi-disciplinary health care team members to steer cohesive efforts and optimize safety and quality of care. 

 

 

Garfield Medical Center, Monterey Park, California, 2007 to 2009

Staff Nurse

• Provided quality patient care at one of the leading ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Receiving Centers in the region.
• Exhibited excellent versatility as Float among ER Overflow, Orthopedic, and Post-Surgical floors.
• Balanced compassion, integrity, and problem solving skills in caring for neurological patients such as those with Alzheimer s and Parkinson s disease.
• Extensively worked with patients affected by respiratory ailments inclusive of pneumonia and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) by performing tasks such as nasal/tracheal suctioning, assisting with bedside thoracentesis, and administering chest tube care.
• Performed telemetry monitoring and administered medications for  hypertensive patients including those suffering from congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias.  
• Delivered pre-op education and care to patients undergoing pacemaker placement, heart catheterization, and open heart surgery, and provided exemplary post-operative care to heart catheterization patients.
• Demonstrated proficiency in geriatric care with an emphasis in nutrition and gastrointestinal care via Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) therapy, nasogastric tube insertion, stoma and ostomy bag care, and pre- and post-op care of patients undergoing ERCP, endoscopy, colonoscopy and other diagnostic procedures.

 

 

Computer Business Information Systems (in progress) C Advanced Computing Institute, Los Angeles, CA

 

Associate s Degree in Nursing

 

BLS Certification

 

ACLS Certification in progress