yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

solutions-focused leader with m.s. in nursing eager to offer progressive healthcare administration, team building / training, process improvement, policy / procedure development, regulatory compliance, and patient relations talents toward assisting an ethical employer in delivering high-quality healthcare.

 

profile of qualifications

 

         integral leader who offers 25+ years of combined clinical management, nursing education, and er rn experience.

         top performer who supports the delivery of responsible patient care for all ages based on industry and / or healthcare facility standards of practices, and initiates corrective action plans to optimize healthcare operations.

         ambitious self-starter who provides quality staff recruitment that encourages low turnover rates and high levels of loyalty, along with planning and prioritizing team tasks to maximize use of resources and meet healthcare goals.

         excellent communicator and effective advocate who seamlessly interfaces between physicians, patients, and peers.

 

areas of expertise

 

clinical management                        process improvement                          budget / cost control             intake coordination

regulatory compliance                   patient / physician relations             new hire orientations           healthcare research

quality control / management      policy / procedure development      team building / training     workflow prioritization

 

professional synopsis

 

 

         utilize broad scope of industry knowledge toward coordinating solutions-focused nursing clinical education across all vha sites, including promoting practices to meet accreditation standards, legislation, and client-centered care.

         visit clients with nurses, review documentation, assess practice, and provide support and education as necessary while concurrently monitoring strict compliance with comprehensive practice and staff educational requirements.

         participate on various committees to improve quality of care, client / staff safety, and staff development activities.

 

 

         applied dynamic leadership talents toward directing a 40-bed mixed patient population within an in-patient / out-patient multi-site cardiac diagnostic department, including recruiting, training, and managing top-performing staff; overseeing budgets; prioritizing schedules; monitoring patient / staff safety; and ensuring regulatory compliance.

         coordinated preceptor processes for new staff, along with facilitating enhanced orientation expectations and timely follow up performance reviews with new staff, preceptor, and clinical education leaders to maximize success.

         improved employee morale through shared governance, and promoted staff leadership via unit practice councils where staff voiced their suggestions for changes and supported said adjustments within the department.

 

 

         expertly coordinated nursing orientations for new hires, including preparing educational materials; instructing staff at orientations; and implementing new policies, procedures, and practices on medical / telemetry floor.

         improved transition / retention of staff by revamping nursing orientations with the support of healthcare leaders.

         collaborated with a professional practice team in writing and updating policies, procedures, and guidelines, and sought necessary approval from appropriate stakeholders to ensure compliance with clinical best practices.

 

 

         provided quality healthcare services for adult / pediatric patients with various medical / surgical emergencies, including working as triage, code, primary nurse, and preceptor within a high-volume emergency department.

 

         screened and coordinated intake of patients in collaboration with cardiac rehabilitation program physician, along with demonstrating strong nursing abilities toward responding to patient needs and following up with cardiologists.

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professional synopsis (continued)

 

 

         played a vital role in ensuring productive healthcare operations as an interdisciplinary team member involved in the development of a cardiac rehabilitation program and pilot research project, including coordinating intake of patients per research criteria and monitoring health status to guarantee safe and high-quality care at all times.

         prepared forward-thinking educational materials on secondary prevention of heart disease, and organized and delivered innovative patient instruction during individual and group educational sessions.

 

additional professional experience

 

emergency room rn, orlando regional medical center south seminole, longwood, fl                                2000 c 2001

emergency room travel rn, preferred healthcare staffing, inc., fort lauderdale, fl                                    1997 c 2000

emergency room rn, the toronto hospital general division, toronto, on                                                      1994 c 1997

emergency room rn, etobicoke general hospital, toronto, on                                                                               1990 c 1996

surgical floor rn, the toronto hospital western division, toronto, on                                                            1987 c 1990

medical / surgical / emergency rn, unique nursing agency, london, england                                                     1986 c 1987

 

education & professional development

 

master of science in nursing                                                                                                                                university of phoenix

bachelor of science in nursing                                                                                                                          university of toronto

certificate in adult education                                                                                                                     seneca college (toronto)

 

registered nurse (distinction, since 1985)                                                                                 hammersmith hospital (london)

 

cpr • aed • acls certifications

 

goal success • the organizational workshop • creating partnerships across boundaries

if disney runs your hospital • conflict management for leaders & emotional intelligence

teamwork for leaders • writing policies & procedures • project management • presentation skills

 

registered nurses association of ontario (member) • sigma theta tau international (member)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

as a registered nurse since 1985, i am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and am confident that i can help to achieve your objectives.  i can offer 25+ years of progressive experience in clinical management, team building / training, nursing education, policy / procedure development, and quality control / management, and am well-versed in all facets of process improvement, healthcare research, budget / cost control, regulatory compliance, and patient / physician relations.

 

to complement my background, please note that i completed a m.s. in nursing from the university of phoenix, a b.s. in nursing from the university of toronto, and a certificate in adult education from seneca college.  i also hold current certifications in cpr, aed, and acls.

 

currently, as a manager of nursing clinical education for vha home healthcare, i utilize my broad scope of industry knowledge to coordinate nursing clinical education across all vha sites, including promoting the practice to meet accreditation standards, legislation, and client-centered care.  prior to this, as a clinical leader for lakeridge health corporation, i resourcefully directed a 40-bed mixed patient population within an in-patient / out-patient multi-site cardiac diagnostic department, including recruiting, training, and managing top-performing staff; overseeing budgets; prioritizing schedules; monitoring patient / staff safety; and ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards.  during this time, i enhanced preceptor processes for new staff and improved employee morale through shared governance.  i also promoted staff leadership via unit practice councils where staff voiced their suggestions for changes and supported said adjustments within the department.  as this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

 

you will find me to be a solutions-focused leader who can contribute a track record of organizing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to improve clinical operations and overall nursing performance while defining key healthcare priorities and meeting targeted goals.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your facility.

 

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

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

devi persaud, rn, msn