career profile

 

accomplished nursing professional with more than 20 years experience in diverse, high volume environments such as nicu, er, medical-surgical, medical-surgical icu's, and picu settings. possess flexibility to work in a variety of clinical areas. provide optimal care to patients with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, while also serving as their advocate in health care. professional certifications include: acls, pals, nrp, and ccrn in neonatal critical care nursing.

professional experience

 

saint josephs hospital and medical center, phoenix, az                            08/2007-present

nurse

     served and treated patients in the level iii nicu, then specialized in infants with congenital cardiac defects.

     transferred to the pediatric cardiothoracic unit (pcu) at the grand opening of the unit, working with adults as well to care for patients ranging in age from birth to death.

     oversee care of congenital cardiac defect patients as they wait for corrective surgery as well as other health issues since other units cannot take these patients on.

     manage care of recovery post-surgery for patients in the pcu.

 

phoenix baptist hospital, phoenix, az                                                                09/2006-09/2007

charge nurse, level ii nursery

     treated and cared for high risk deliveries.

     administered charts by updating and noting treatments and medications used.

     stabilized premature or ill infants for transfer to level iii nicu s.

 

intelistaff, phoenix, az                                                                                            11/2005-09/2007

agency nurse

     completed per diem nursing employment in micu, sicu, er, picu, and nicu units for various hospitals throughout the phoenix area.

 

providence alaska medical center, anchorage, ak                                          10/2003-10/2005

staff rn

     served in an adult critical care position for medical-surgical and trauma patients as well as coronary care to treat post-open heart surgery patients.

     specialized in premature and low birth weight babies for a level iii neonatal intensive care unit, the only one in alaska.

 

alaska regional hospital, anchorage, ak                                                         10/2003-10/2005

per diem nurse

     treated patients in a level ii neonatal care nursery as well as a general pediatric unit.

 

progressive nursing staffers, springfield, va                                               04/1997-10/2003

agency rn

     completed nursing assignments for pediatric icu, nicu, and cardiac cath lab at the children s national medical center in washington, dc.

     treated medical and surgical patients including open-heart patients, metabolic, endocrine disorders, and burn patients at a 26-bed unit facility.

     oversaw care of several types of cardiac anomalies including closure of asd and vsds with amplatzer devices.

     conducted pre- and post-operation education and follow-up and worked in the lab during procedures.

 

progressive nursing staffers (continued)

     served as a nurse at the national institute of health in bethesda, md, working in the medical and surgical icu s as well as the oncology unit.

     managed care of patients participating in protocol studies for the development of research medications and procedures by following precise guidelines to document outcomes of care.

     participated in the trial use of various devices used in the practice of nursing care.

     treated patients in the adult surgical and medical intensive care, nicu, and ambulatory care unit for the george washington university hospital.

     led care and treatment of patients for emergency and trauma, surgical icu, and nicu units at the washington hospital center.

 

johns hopkins university hospital, baltimore, md                                           05/1994-04/1997

staff rn

     cared for patients with organ, endrocrine, metabolic, and respiratory failure for the medical intensive care unit.

     participated in research trials for care of patients in respiratory failure and liver failure.

 

cook county hospital, chicago, il                                                                       06/1992-05/1994

staff rn, level i trauma unit

 

mercy hospital, chicago, il                                                                                    08/1990-05/1992

nurse intern, medical-surgical unit

 

altoona hospital, pennsylvania                                                                            04/1977-01/1990

registered dietitian

education

 

truman college, chicago, il                                                         

associate of science in nursing, 1992

 

pennsylvania state university, university park, pa                                                     

bachelor of science in nutrition and biological health, 1977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. i am looking to relocate out of state due to family obligations. in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include more than 20 years nursing experience within er, nicu, picu, and medical-surgical icu environments. i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward my career by focusing on overall patient care and serving as an advocate to ensure well-being throughout all phases of care.

 

most recently, i have focused on the care of congenital cardiac defect patients in the pediatric cardiothoracic unit as they wait for corrective surgery as well as their post-surgery recovery at saint joseph s hospital and medical center.

 

to complement this background, i offer an associate s degree in nursing and a bachelor s degree in nutrition and biological health.

 

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 firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (title of position applying for) position currently available with your company. having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff. i believe you will find my dynamic (list a few skills/qualifications relevant to the position) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. again, thank you for the opportunity to interview. i look forward to your response.

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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