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objective

experienced nurse eager to contribute psychiatric nursing, charge nurse, nurse educator, medical-surgical rn and staff management experience in a home health nursing position.

 

career profile

ø  aas degree and in-depth experience in all phases of psychiatric healthcare, including rehabilitation; currently pursuing bachelor of science degree.

ø  authoritatively lead colleagues and staff in providing assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, planning and intervention.

ø  excel as nurse educator instructing both individuals and groups in such wide-ranging areas as medications, nutritional aspects of healthcare, and dealing with multiple substances abuse and available treatment methodologies.

ø  highly capable in working with treatment team of mds, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other therapists and assistants in providing comprehensive patient care.

ø  effectively serve patients, families and medical team with excellence in communicating information regarding most advantageous therapies and medications to be utilized for rehabilitation and recovery; develop care plans.

ø  exceedingly capable in phlebotomy procedures, including drawing blood samples as well as administering injections.

ø  strengths in utilization of information technology, such as internet, gps and microsoft office suite.

 

professional experience

office manager                                                                                                               2010 c present

david bass golf solutions, raleigh, nc                                                                                                

       provide comprehensive oversight of all office operations.

       strategically interact with customers as well as vendors, managing all telephone and email contact.

 

travel nurse                                                                                                                        2009 - 2010

worldwide travel staffing agency                                                                                                         

central regional hospital, butner, nc

       in this assignment, served as a charge nurse working with acute psychiatric patients.

       worked as member of active treatment team including medical physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other adjunct support therapists and staff.

       provided patient assessment, assisted in patient acclimation and administered prescribed medications.

       was tasked with managing area of responsibility in a safe and therapeutic manner.

       oversaw 15-member staff, which included developing work assignment schedules, charting phlebotomy procedures, providing crisis management and assuring proper pre- and post-ect procedures.

 

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supplemental healthcare agency

alexander correctional facility, taylorsville, nc

       for this 250+ inmate facility, was charge nurse in the mental health unit.

       responsibilities included providing ordering medications to inmates, all phlebotomy work, overseeing sick calls and providing monthly audits of medical administration records.

       as charge nurse, supervised up to five staff members; worked closely with corrections officers in maintaining a safe environment.

 

broughton hospital, morganton, nc                                                                                                2008

         worked various per diem assignments.

         for broughton hospital, morganton, nc, oversaw the treatment mall as needed in the chronic long-term division.

 

nurse                                                                                                                                  2000 - 2006

broughton hospital, morganton, nc

       worked in adult admissions unit for 3.5 years, the medical-surgical unit for six months, served as nurse educator for one year, and worked in the long term division, assisting chronically-ill patients, for 1.5 years.

       performed duties similar to those at central regional hospital in butner, nc as well, and provided aids counseling.

       developed staffing schedules for all units and coordinated variety of events/activities and patient trips.

       additionally, provided crisis intervention and planning.

 

 

education

western carolina university

currently pursuing bachelor of science degree

 

western piedmont community college, morganton, nc

associate in nursing, 2000

member, phi theta kappa

class secretary

#2 ranking in nursing class

 

grace hospital, morganton, nc

pediatric orientation, 2000

 

university of north carolina at asheville, asheville, nc

medical and psychology studies, 1988

 

college of charleston, charleston, sc

psychology studies, 1985

 

mars hill college, mars hill, nc

psychology studies, 1981-1982

member, beta beta beta

class secretary

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a home health nursing assignment, with a particular focus on assisting in the area of psychiatric needs, and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include an associates degree in nursing, current studies toward a bachelor of science degree, and over ten years of nursing care background, primarily as a charge nurse caring for psychiatric patients.  i possess demonstrated expertise in working with an integrated care team of medical and psychiatric physicians, psychologists, social workers and associated staff in providing comprehensive care to acutely as well as chronically-ill psychiatric patients.  i have served as a charge nurse in a state hospital and in a correctional facility, overseeing staffs of up to 15 and managing care plans, work schedules and crisis intervention while maintaining a safe and secure environment. 

 

i have developed strong capabilities of communicating pertinent information as well as intangible concepts to patients, families and medical personnel.  additionally, i have served on medical-surgical units, developing proficiency in dispensing medications.  importantly, i can work independently and possess in-depth experience in all aspects of phlebotomy procedures and techniques, key attributes necessary when providing in-home nursing care.  

 

as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined 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 organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution.

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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