Direct Patient Care | Preventative Medicine | Rehabilitation

Top-performing Registered Nurse with 5 years progressive experience assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing individualized treatment care plans for patients in acute and sub-acute areas. Highly skilled in establishing healing environments by providing illness and treatment information, managing pain and close monitoring of patient status. Eager to contribute deep passion and experience providing safe, effective and efficient nursing expertise within a health organization committed to a higher than average standard of care.

         Four years providing exceptional patient care to a daily case load of 24 to 1 while balancing multiple responsibilities and demands, including supervision and training of LPN s and CNA s, record keeping and collaborating with patient care teams.

         Extensive experience in acute and sub-acute treatment areas, with strong knowledge of best practices and emergency treatment plans.

         Recognized and commended consistently for providing compassionate and thorough education to patients and patient family, providing the tools to make needed adjustments that support their overall health, ensuring their strong capacity to adapt and achieve independence.

         Ability to gauge risk in the context of a broad, holistic appraisal of each individual patient, including physical, psychological, sociological and spiritual dimensions, and the interplay between these factors.

         Comprehensive evidence-based and systemic approach to acute wound management, along with knowledge of current best practices, has resulted in successful and exceptional wound management of acute patients.

         Background in rehabilitative care involving a wide range of patient illnesses and injuries, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, gastrointestinal, and general wound management.

         Strong understanding and skilled utilization of state of the art diagnostic procedures following acute care management standards.

Casas Adbobe Health Care Tucson, AZ (2014 - Present)

Registered Nurse, Acute/Sub- Acute Care

Casas Adbobe Health Care is a Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center, employing a variety of therapeutic approaches to design a custom therapy plan for patients.

Provide therapeutic stabilization in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote patient healing and quality of life. Worked with wide range of patient populations and types, ranging from those who have had joint replacement surgery to stroke patients.

Key Accomplishments:

         Improve the quality of rehabilitation services after THA and TKA by providing evidence based best practices in daily care plans.

         Display empathy and compassion while providing physical, emotional, and psychological support to patients with significant changes in functional ability and lifestyle due to injury, disability and chronic illness.

         Continual Monitoring of head trauma, knee or hip replacement surgery patients, debilitated patients, and those recovering from strokes, heart attacks, pneumonia, multiple fractures and other spinal cord injuries, watching for significant changes and issues.

Kindred Health Care. Tucson, AZ (2011-2014)

Registered Nurse, Acute/Sub- Acute Care

Kindred Healthcare provides aggressive, specialized interdisciplinary acute and sub-acute care to medically complex patients who require extended recovery time within transitional care hospitals.

Delivered outstanding planning and execution of direct and indirect patient care for complex cases, utilizing the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and filling multiple roles including bedside clinician, patient and family educator, and assistant to physician and care management teams during diverse procedures.

Key Accomplishments:

         Developed individualized patient care plans for acute care patients through exceptional collaboration with patient, family, and care team, leading to a decrease in complications and overall improvement of patient health and wellness.

         Saved lives utilizing quick decision making and effective treatment plans in collaboration with physician and nursing management.

         Decreased communication gap through clear and concise communication of appropriate information to patients, peers, managers and physicians.

         Boosted patient and family morale through providing a warm, positive and comfortable environment that promoted healing and wellness.

         Communicated any changes in patient status to physicians, nursing managers and co-workers during shift and shift change.

         Commended for ability to keep composure, stay calm and make last second decisions within emergency and high-stress situations.

         Displayed broad knowledge of culture and diversity by respecting the values, beliefs and rights of all patients from various backgrounds.

         Supported decisions of patients and patient representatives, intervening when the best interest of patient is in question and being a patient s advocate when he or she cannot speak or make decisions.

Associates of Science in Nursing, Pima Medical Institute, Tucson, AZ 2012

Diploma in Nursing, Desert Vista PCC, 2010

Registered Nursing License #RN171790

CPR for Health Care Workers, 2014

ACLS Recertification, 2016

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Dear__________________:

I am pleased to be writing you today regarding my resume submission for the nursing position advertised on (Website). I believe my 5 years experience providing exceptional patient care in acute and post-acute environments, along with my track record of patient advocacy, makes me an ideal candidate for this position.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I have been highly successful in managing complex patient cases and collaborating with medical teams to plan and execute personalized treatment plans. Please review my many strengths that I can leverage to advance (Organizations) s mission of providing high level patient care.

• Unparalleled ability to balance large case -loads while also multi-tasking clinical and administrative nursing demands.
• Flexible professional who is available and capable of working various shifts to support staffing needs.
• Track record of implementing treatment plans and best practices to catalyze patient healing and recovery.

In my most recent position as a Registered Nurse in a rehabilitation center, I have excelled at educating patients and family members about post-acute illnesses, injuries and treatments, with great success assisting patients in learning independence and adapting to their new level of functionality.

As a reliable, consistent, and passionate 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 organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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Dear [Contact Name],

It was a pleasure meeting with you yesterday. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your time, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered about your company s needs. Since our conversation my enthusiasm for the Registered Nurse position and my interest in working for [Company Name] has increased.

Based on my previous experiences as a Registered Nurse in acute and post-acute areas as well as on my capacity for leadership and team collaboration, I am confident that the role we discussed will be an excellent fit for me. [OPTIONAL: Attached you will find my references as you requested, which I am sure will provide further insight into my qualifications for this role].

Please let me know when we might be able to further discuss this opportunity and please feel free to contact me for any additional information you may need. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you again and I am excited at the prospect of joining your team.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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