Assignment: Practicum: Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio

Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio

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Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio

COVER LETTER

It is with sincere interest that I present this letter as an expressed interest in the position of nurse practitioner in your organization. My variety of clinical experience from diverse clinical work combined with my education makes me a qualified candidate for this job. I am a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.

Attached is my resume, which suitably reflects my work experience, education, performance record, and licensure. The following lightly reflect the skills and qualifications I have acquired in my working experience:

· Deliver professional and technical cardiovascular nursing to adult and geriatric patients

· Obtained Medical Surgical experience in the acute care setting (30 bed units)

· Successfully implemented numerous nursing care plans while ensuring all strategic objectives were met

· Work under the direction and collaborate with medical staff

· Cardiac monitoring of patients undergoing invasive procedures both pre and post-operative

· Effective and efficient team player

· Serve a charge nurse: delegate staff nurse duties based on patient acuity level

· Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures

· Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift

After reviewing my whole resume, I am confident that I possess the skills, qualifications, and education background required for this job. It is my hope that you will offer me the chance to have a face-to-face interview so that I can fully explain how I can improve your health care center.

RESUME

Judith Ngulefac

1201 Reddy farm road

Grayson Georgia 30017

Cell: 7577061776

[email protected]

Profile :

I am an experienced heath care professional (RN) with 12 years of diverse working experience seeking a position within a progressive medical health center.

Certifications & Licensure

Active Registered Nurse License

CPR, ACLS, First Aid Certification

Trilingual in English, French, and Pidgin Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education Background

Walden university school of nursing (2017)

· MSN in nursing, family nurse practitioner student (FNP)

Grand Canyon University, phoenix Arizona (2014)

· Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN)

· 18 months of intensive clinical and practical nursing studies

· Earned GPA 3.8

University of District of Columbia (2004)

· Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

· 3 years of intensive clinical and practical nursing studies

· Earned GPA 3.2

Saint Augustine’s College, Kumbo, Cameroon

· Earned High School Diploma with GPA 4

· Core subjects included Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics

Professional Experience

Maxim Health Care - Pediatric in home registered nurse Atlanta, GA

· Administering skill-nursing care to kids with complex medical problems, including G.Tube, ventilator dependent, tracheotomy care, and IV infusion

· Providing care in accordance with the physician orders and nursing standard of practice.

· Working closely and communicating regularly with members of the clinical team. Performed observations and assessments of patient’s conditions and needs

· Documented all patient care actions while monitoring and interpreting vital signs, assisting with the development of patients care plans, collaborating in the identification of patient’s needs and problems.

· .Educating care givers with information to assist with the care of patient.

CARDIAC TELEMETRY NURSE, EMORY HEALTHCARE - telemetry Registered Nurse Atlanta, GA

· Obtained Medical Surgical experience in the acute care setting (30 bed units).

· Maintained medical record accuracy and reports. Ensured inventory management procedures were adequate as it related to medical supplies

· Communicated with patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention

· Successfully implemented numerous nursing care plans while insured all strategic objectives were met

· Ensured the accurate reporting and medication treatment procedures were followed to standards

· Provided services to patients and health care professionals such as critical drip management, moderate sedation, admission, and discharge.

· Instructed team of LPN’s and CAN’s techniques to become proficient in dispensing medication and treatment ,wound care and dressing changes, catheter and line placements, accurate reporting and medication treatment procedures, diabetic teaching and insulin management, tracheotomy and respiratory ventilator management.

· Monitor and interpret labs for patients experiencing cardiac arrhythmias

· Self-directed with astute judgment skills.  High level of personal accountability

· Deliver professional and technical cardiovascular nursing to adult and geriatric patients

· Work under the direction and collaborate with medical staff

· Cardiac monitoring of patients undergoing invasive procedures both pre and post-operative

· Effective and efficient team player

· Instructed patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials

· Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program

· Serve a charge nurse: delegate staff nurse duties based on patient acuity level

· Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures

· Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift

Kindred Hospital Atlanta- Registered Nurse Atlanta, GA

· Obtained medical surgical experience in the acute care setting (80 bed units).

· Supervised a team of 15 LPN’s and CANs.

· Maintained medical record accuracy and reports. Ensured inventory management procedures were adequate as it related to medical supplies

· Communicated with patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention

· Instructed team of LPN’s and CAN’s techniques to become proficient in dispensing medication and treatment ,wound care and dressing changes, catheter and line placements, accurate reporting and medication treatment procedures, diabetic teaching and insulin management, tracheotomy and respiratory ventilator management.

Greater South East Hospital, ER, and Intensive Care Unit- Registered Nurse Washington, D.C.

· In charge of the admission and discharge process within the facility. Duties included dispensing medication and treatment as well as wound care and dressing changes.

· Managed the diabetic teaching and insulin management process, by supervising a group of LPNs and CNAs

· Assessed patient’s health problems

· Developed and implemented nursing healthcare plan while ensuring strategic initiatives of the facility were met.

Honors/Awards

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References

· list names, affiliation, and contact information

PORTFOLIO

Personal Philosophy Statement

Caring is a complex process with its grounds in a spiritual and ethical context. Caring for others portrays a duty to safeguard human life and protect the rights of human dignity. As a nurse practioner, it is my duty to identify the preferences of a patient and coordinate a patient centered and quality treatment plan. I made a decision to become a nurse since my attitude is better suited for caring about others. I have worked in different capacities in several health institutions, which has given me the experience to provide compassionate and quality care.

Self-Assessment

I take responsibility for my actions as a nurse and share my knowledge with colleagues and clients to ensure there is high quality health care provision. My decision making process is very effective since I base my decision and practice on current evidence. I value insights from colleagues and clients and I help patients to make informed decisions. Ethically, my first concern is the patient. I treat patients and colleagues with respect including students.

Personal goals (short term and long term)

My short-term goal is to acquire a nursing practitioner position within a progressive medical health center. My long-term goal is to provide quality health care for those in need. In the long term, I intend to contribute to the body of knowledge available on how to provide quality and timely health care to save lives.

Achievements

I am an experienced heath care professional (RN) with 12 years of working experience providing high quality care to patients with diverse medical conditions .More than 12 years’ Experience in the field of telemetry and medical surgical nursing, Specialized in cardiac unit for over 6 years.  Provided critical evaluation of heart failure patients, and managed complex medication/treatment regimens. Strong desire to utilize cardiac expertise as an Acute Care Nurse, responsible Cardiac Telemetry Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 12 years in healthcare. I am specialized in intensive care, critical care, and rapid response.

Cover Letter

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Resume

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Diplomas for formal education

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Letters of Recommendation

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References (list names, affiliation, and contact information)

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Certifications

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Certificates of attendance for continuing education

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Transcripts

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Publications

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Oral Presentations and/or Poster Presentations

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References

Dahring, R. (2013). Cover letter caveats. Retrieved from http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Columns/Career-Coach/Cover-Letter-Caveats.aspx

Ferrara, S. (2013, October 31). Professional portfolio - A must have for NP students. [Blog message]. Retrieved from http://onlinenursepractitionerprograms.com/2013/professional-portfolio-a-must-have-for-np-students

Porche, D. J. & Danna, D. (2015). Cover letter & resume preparation: Every detail is important when applying for a job. Advance healthcare network for NPs & PAs. Retrieved from http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Cover-Letter-Resume-Preparation.aspx