~ Dedicated and experienced Nursing Professional eager to combine exceptional leadership and clinical expertise toward supporting a dynamic organization as a results-driven Head Nurse. ~

 

 

        Comprehensive set of nursing skills and proficiency in caring for patients across the age spectrum.

        Achieve clinical excellence through assessment, formulating diagnoses, establishing goals, implementing intervention, and evaluating patient care outcomes.

        Display integrity, sharp problem solving skills, and superior prioritization abilities.

        Perform well under pressure and display excellent decision-making, supervisory, and critical thinking abilities.

        Congenial and intuitive; enjoy helping others and working cohesively toward a common goal.

        Reputation as a strong patient advocate, and enjoy teaching and advising others.

        Solid skills in quality assurance, efficient delivery of care, and ethical standards compliance.

 

Woodhull Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, 1992 to Present
Radiology Nurse      (2007 to Present)

• Apply exemplary multi-tasking expertise toward supervising nurses, administering patient education, and preparing patients for CAT scans and MRI procedures.
• Observe and diligently monitor patients under intravenous conscious sedation.
• Demonstrate compassionate attention to patients physical, mental, and emotional needs during tests or treatment.

 

ICU Staff Nurse      (2000 to 2006)

• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care for adult patients in Medical/Surgical Critical Care Unit.
• Provided health education to patients and families with an emphasis in proper self-care.
• Observed, assimilated, accurately interpreted, documented, and reported changing patient data.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

• Conducted assessments, assisted physicians during treatments and examinations, and administered medications.
• Seamlessly liaised between medical staff and patients families to optimize care delivery and outcomes; provided education on disease processes, medical or surgical procedures, and aspects of therapeutic regimens including medication and pain management techniques.

 

Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse      (1998 to 2000)

• Exhibited versatility in completing comprehensive physical assessments, performing cardiac monitoring, and administering intravenous therapy for Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Units.
• As Charge Nurse, supervised, mentored, and motivated nursing staff to achieve productivity and performance excellence.
• Displayed empathy and compassion to gain trust of patients and establish rapport.
• Expeditiously updated charts to reflect changes in patient conditions, including temperatures, blood pressure and pulse information.

 

Staff Nurse     (1994 to 1998)

• Merged outstanding interpersonal and communication skills toward providing high-quality and compassionate nursing care to patients recovering from surgery.
• Delivered routine care inclusive of dressing changes, blood draws, IV infusions, and pain management.  
• Educated patients' families and caregivers, and promoted cohesive and collaborative efforts among multi-disciplinary care team.

Prior Background:

Nurses Aide, Greater New York Nursing Agency

Nurse Midwife, Georgetown Public Hospital, Guyana

 

BS Degree in Community Health, St. Joseph s College, New York

Registered Professional Nurse & Midwife, School of Nursing, Georgetown Guyana

ACLS, BCLS, EKG, and IV Certified

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Organization Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging opportunity as a Head Nurse 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 20+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, excellent talents in patient education and health promotion, and exemplary clinical abilities gained from experience in medical/surgical units, telemetry, critical care and radiology. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong supervisory capabilities, well-developed organizational expertise, and exceptional prioritization skills which are paramount as a Head Nurse.

 

As a proactive contributor to <insert name of organization/hospital>, you will find me to be a hard-working professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior clinical skills and impressive leadership skills. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your 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 Head Nurse position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my 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