Seasoned RN with a Master s in Nursing and outstanding clinical expertise seeking opportunity as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.

 

 

         Adeptness in patient advocacy, health promotion and education, and caring for patients of diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds.    

         Exhibit a collaborative work ethic and a friendly personality which facilitates immediate trust with patients; possess a broad spectrum of clinical skills.

         Versatile and easily adapt to new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and hospital units/environments.

         Excel in communicating with multi-disciplinary health care team members to steer cohesive efforts and optimize safety and quality of care.   

         Able to effectively navigate the complete patient care process from assessment and treatment through to referral and educating patients and their families/caregivers in self-care, treatment planning, and goal setting.

         Reputation for dedication, longevity, problem solving skills, leadership attributes, and commitment to continuous learning.

 

 

Nursechoice, Sacramento, CA / Mission Regional Hospital, Mission TX, 2009

Registered Nurse

• Successfully completed travel assignment as a Float Nurse on Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and Intensive Care Units.

 

Fastaff Corp., Denver, CO, 2008  

Registered Nurse C Guthrie Hospital Sayre, PA

• Contributed excellent clinical expertise and adaptability toward caring for patients on Telemetry and Medical-Surgical Units.

 

Registered Nurse C Houston, TX

• Leveraged strong decision-making, prioritization, and organizational skills toward assisting victims of Hurricane Ike as a Rapid Response Team member.

 

Noland Health C Long Term Acute Care Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, 2007 to 2008

Registered Nurse

• Efficiently provided direct patient care encompassing vent management/weaning, wound care, and IV antibiotic and nutritional therapy.
• Seamlessly collaborated with health care team members including physicians to optimize patient outcome, and provided health education to patients and families.
• Applied dynamic leadership talents toward orienting, mentoring and supervising new employees.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Select Specialty Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, 2006 to 2007

Registered Nurse

• Administered direct patient care in a long-term acute care setting, displaying proficiency in vent management/weaning, IV antibiotic therapy, wound care, and parenteral nutrition.

 

General Hospital, Los Angeles, California, 2003 to 2005

Registered Nurse

• Demonstrated impressive flexibility in caring for patients across the age continuum.

 

Montclair Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, 2000 to 2003

Registered Nurse

• Cared for critically-ill patients with Swanz catheters, chest tubes, and ventriculostomy devices.
• Performed EKG monitoring, interpreted results, and administered hemodynamic medications.

 

Prior Background:

 

Registered Nurse, Brookwood Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, 2001 to 2003

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care, Princeton Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, 1996 to 2000

Registered Nurse, University Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, 1992 to 1994

Registered Nurse, Montclair Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, 1991 to 1996

 

 

Master of Science, Nursing C University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, 2006

Completed internships at Kirklin Clinic; Cherry Hill Nursing Home; VA Hospital and Baptist Health Clinic (all in Birmingham, Alabama)

 

Bachelor of Science, Nursing C University of Alabama, Huntsville, Alabama, 2003

 

Associate of Science, Nursing C Lawson State Community College, Birmingham, Alabama, 1991

 

 

BCLS; ACLS; Gerontological Nurse

 

State licensed in Alabama, Pennsylvania, California, and Texas

 

 

Microsoft Word; Epic; Meditech

 

 

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a career opportunity as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an NP credential and a Master s Degree in Nursing, over 15 years experience as an RN, and the flexibility to skillfully handle a challenging patient caseload with an unwavering commitment to accuracy, quality, and efficiency. To complement these qualifications, I offer solid organizational, planning, leadership, documentation, and interpersonal skills which are essential in geriatric nursing.

 

As a proactive contributor to your hospital/clinic, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through diligence, versatility, and exemplary analytical skills. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your hospital/clinic, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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