yyyyyy x. yyyyyy 6 welch way edgartown, ma 02539 abc@xyz.com
	richard huffam, rn

 

patient-focused emergency department nurse manager eager to offer 5+ years of combined experience in emergency care, team building / training, quality assurance, and process improvement, as well as solid academic and industry credentials, toward assisting an ethical employer in delivering superior healthcare.

 

 

         integral leader who develops quality teams to encourage diversity, low turnover, and strong organizational loyalty.

         excellent communicator and effective advocate who seamlessly liaises between physicians, patients, and families.

         out-of-the-box thinker who directs responsible and compassionate patient care for all ages based on strict industry and / or healthcare facility standards of practices, and supports physician treatment plans to optimize healing.

         ambitious self-starter who serves on eoc, disaster, nursing leadership, medical recon, and acute care committees.

 

 

         led nursing teams and patients in the safe and seamless transition to new hospital facilities and er in june 2010.

         recognized for job excellence with 2009 s partners in excellence award for superior patient treatment and services.

         awarded heartsaver certificate in 2010 by the american heart association for early intervention of cardiac death that includes calling 911, effective cpr, defibrillation, and advanced life support services.

 

 

bachelor of science in nursing                                                                                                                    northeastern university

associate s degree in general studies                                                                             massachusetts bay community college

 

acls (expires 2012) • pals (expires 2010) • tncc (in process of recertifying)

 

 

 

nurse manager ed / icu / dialysis (2009 c present)

         apply solid leadership talents toward directing the 24 / 7 operations of an emergency department, including managing all team development, quality assurance, and patient relations at unit and organizational levels.

         effectively support chief nurse executive with various fiscal responsibilities, along with interfacing among ed medical director and medical director of dialysis to build loyal teams and ensure seamless healthcare operations.

         conceptualize and implement key methods to decrease door - treatment and waiting times within the department.

         utilize broad scope of industry knowledge to support medical teams by working ten clinical hours in the ed and four clinical hours in dialysis, as well as assisting with icu activities as necessary.

         participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive program for proactive staff education, orientations, mandatory education programs, and continuing education to boost healthcare team performance.

 

clinical nurse coordinator dialysis (2008 c 2009)

         strategically steered daily nursing operations within a state-of-the-art dialysis unit, including planning and prioritizing team workflow and patient scheduling to optimize use of resources and meet targeted healthcare goals.

         drove services efficiency as unit patient population would increase by 150% to 200% during the summer months.

         communicated with a nephrologist to improve patient care and treatment and enhance dialysis unit operations.

 

emergency department nurse (2005 c 2008)

         contributed strong nursing abilities toward providing high-quality medical care, including stabilizing patients by performing wound and / or pain management and life-saving drug administration, as well as monitoring vital signs.

 

 

massachusetts organization of nurse executives (mone) • emergency nurses association (ena)

annual hospital health fair (volunteer) • annual hospital & school system flu clinics (volunteer)

	richard huffam, rn
			yyyyyy x. yyyyyy 6 welch way edgartown, ma 02539 abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging emergency department nurse manager role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and am confident that my professional skills and academic credentials can help to achieve your objectives.  i can offer 5+ years of solid experience in emergency patient care, quality assurance, budget control, and regulatory compliance, and am well-versed in all facets of process improvement, team building / training, and patient relations, among other areas.

 

to complement my background, please note that i hold a b.s. in nursing from northeastern university and an associate s degree in general studies from massachusetts bay community college.  i also have my acls and pals, and am in the process of recertifying my tncc credentials.

 

currently, as a nurse manager (ed / icu /dialysis) for martha s vineyard hospital, i apply my leadership talents toward directing the 24 / 7 operations of an emergency department, including managing all team development, quality assurance, and patient relations at unit and organizational levels.  within this role, i support the chief nurse executive with various fiscal responsibilities; conceptualize and implement key methods to decrease door - treatment and waiting times; and participate in numerous committees to plan, implement, and evaluate progressive opportunities for enhanced healthcare services and team performance.  as this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience and career highlights.

 

you will find me to be a results-driven professional who can contribute a track record of organizing strategies in coordination with emergency department standards of care while defining facility priorities and meeting targeted goals.  in addition, i can liaise among senior-level healthcare teams within high-pressure environments while streamlining processes to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality of services provided.  for the sum of these reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your staff.

 

i look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

richard huffam, rn