Compassionate, award-winning healthcare leader with a genuine passion while working with patients.

  Experience educating patients in a variety of healthcare settings while also collaborating effectively with home health aides and social workers.

  Promoted to positions of greater responsibility for consistently exceeding patient satisfaction.

  Personable leader with impeccable integrity and judgment to make the right decisions under pressure.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with patients.

  Experience working with a diverse patient base and fluent in English, Spanish and Sign Language.

  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point; MediTech; and PointCare Manager.

  Adaptable, versatile and flexible team player with experience quick learning new technologies.

CIMA Hospice Xxxxxx, TX Mar. 2012-Present

Clinical Manager/Alternate Clinical Director (May 2014-Present)

  Provide compassionate care to patients nearing end of life and provide support to their family members.

  Demonstrate strong leadership skills to manage a healthcare team of 40 personnel, including social workers.

  Educate patients and their family members about their medications as well as managing pain.

  Honored as Employee of the Year in 2013, recognized by 50 peers for outstanding contributions.

  Thanked by up to 30 family members in obituary columns for providing great care to their loved ones and also received many letters in the mail expressing gratitude.

RN, Case Manager (Mar. 2012-Present)

  Ensured patients were being provided with the utmost care while in their home.

  Communicated effectively with a diverse group of patients as well as healthcare team members.

  Worked with staff to ensure focus on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) standards. 

Del Sol Medical Center Xxxxxx, TX July 2003-Mar. 2012

RN, Recovery, Ambulatory Services and Cardiovascular Intensive Care units

  Educated patients before and after a major surgical procedure, endoscopy, cath-lab or special procedure such as open heart surgery; colostomies; tonsils; adenoids; or breast enhancement, among other surgeries.

  Explained to patients about the frequency and dosage of their medication and signs of fever, excessive bleeding or uncontrolled urination.

  Monitored anesthetized patients following surgical procedures in the operating room.

  Cared for patients after spinal anesthesia and mild to moderate sedation, as well as cardiac catheterization to include maintenance and removal of arterial and venous sheaths.

  Monitored ventilators to ensured patient airways were safely managed and recognized life-threatening arrhythmias and treatment requiring cardiac monitoring.

  Maintained a strong understanding of drip drugs such as dopamine, heparin and nitroglycerin.

Registered Nurse, License No. XXXXXXX, State of Xxxxxx

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN), University of Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx (UTEP); earned 2003

Associate of Science (AS), Interpreting for the Deaf, San Antonio Community College; earned 1996

Basic Life Support Certified

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a compassionate, award-winning healthcare leader with a genuine passion while working with patients. My experience includes educating patients in a variety of healthcare settings while also collaborating effectively with home health aides and social workers. During my career, I have been promoted to positions of greater responsibility for consistently exceeding patient satisfaction. You will find me to be a personable leader with impeccable integrity and judgment to make the right decisions under pressure. Additionally, I have experience working with a diverse patient base and am fluent in English, Spanish and Sign Language. Among my unique achievements and additional qualifications:

  Provided compassionate care to patients nearing end of life and provided support to their family members.

  Educated patients and their family members about their medications as well as managing pain.

  Honored as Employee of the Year in 2013, recognized by 50 peers for outstanding contributions.

  Thanked by up to 30 family members in obituary columns for providing great care to their loved ones and also received many letters in the mail expressing gratitude.

  Worked with staff to ensure focus on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) standards. 

  Educated patients before and after a major surgical procedure, endoscopy, cath-lab or special procedure such as open heart surgery; colostomies; tonsils; adenoids; or breast enhancement, among other surgeries.

  Explained to patients about the frequency and dosage of their medication and signs of fever, excessive bleeding or uncontrolled urination.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx (UTEP) and an Associate of Science (AS) in Interpreting for the Deaf from San Antonio Community College.

As your care provider, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your patients satisfaction. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Dear (Person You Interviewed With):

I am writing to personally thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF EACH JOB OPPORTUNITY) position currently available at your organization. Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident I can exceed your performance expectations immediately.

As discussed, I am compassionate, award-winning healthcare leader with a genuine passion while working with patients. My experience includes educating patients in a variety of healthcare settings while also collaborating effectively with home health aides and social workers. During my career, I have been promoted to positions of greater responsibility for consistently exceeding patient satisfaction. You will find me to be a personable leader with impeccable integrity and judgment to make the right decisions under pressure. Additionally, I have experience working with a diverse patient base and am fluent in English, Spanish and Sign Language.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the interview. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx