Cover letter
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I refer to the recent advertisement which your esteemed hospital put up on your website detailing openings for some positions in the hospital, including that of a Registered Nurse to work in the Intensive Care Unit of your hospital. I am confident that I will make an invaluable addition to the highly dedicated medical team. My resume details the outstanding qualities which I possess, along with the qualifications which I have acquired over the years. I possess impeccable leadership skills and also the ability and willingness to provide quality care to patients.
My passion for professionalism is evident in the manner in which I discharge my duties. My patients can attest to the fact that I discharge my duties with the best of my abilities. I hold the belief that the client is the centre of the healthcare environment and this has been my watchword in caring for patient. I am very passionate about patient care.
My continued quest for professional advancement has led me to take a number of certification courses which has resulted in my acquisition of the additional qualifications which I possess.
I have enclosed a resume that highlights my nursing expertise and relevant accomplishments. I am willing to discuss these items further on request. My references will also be made available on request.
RESUME
Objective:
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 15 years post-qualification work experience seeking advancement in profession as a Chief Matron, which would require impeccable leadership skills, sound health care training and good communication skills in order to administer my duties to the best of my ability
- Good relationship with peers and other members of the health care team
- Ability to recognize subtle changes in the atmosphere of the workplace and make appropriate changes before it is too late
- Repeated demonstration of consistency in responsibility and reliability
- Demonstrated ability in multi-tasking and resourcefulness in completing tasks and projects
- Ready development of rapport with both client and colleagues
License:
Registered Nurse
Earned degree(s):
Diploma in Nursing
Certification(s):
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support
ATLS: Advanced Trauma Life Support
PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Professional experiences,
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Staff Nurse [Surgical Unit]
Implementation of holistic patient care through a team nursing process covering 15-20 patients per shift
Assessment of patient status and notification of physicians of the clinical changes in patients
Coordination or services, consultation and treatments using a computer system
Managing a 30-beded surgical unit comprising of a 15-beded male wind and also a 15-beded female wing
<Name of Hospital>
Staff Nurse [medical unit]
Implementation of total patient care through the team of nurses covering 8-10 patients per shift
Assessment of patient status and notification of the physicians of any change in the clinical condition of the patient.
Managing a 20-beded medical ward comprising of a 10-beded male ward and a 10-beded female ward.
Membership in professional organizations
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Neurology Nurses Association (NNA)
Gastroenterology Nurses Association (GNA)
Computer Skills:
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft ® Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel
