rahema03

Thanks everyone for your time and constructive criticism.

Hello everyone, I have being a nurse for 5+ years in a LTC facility. I would now like to transition to hospital nursing but I don't think my resume is selling me as the right canditate! Also i do not know how to write a cover letter. Please help, I'm desperate. Here's a copy of my resume: XXXXXXX 12057 XXXXXXX, Minnesota 553XX Tel: 612-XXXXXXX Email: [email protected] Professional Profile Professional registered nurse with six years of nursing experience; skilled in critical thinking, culturally sensitive, adaptable, detail oriented, strong written/verbal communication skills; strong ability to multi-task while ensuring safe competent, professional care to patients; accurate patient assessment/evaluation; patient advocate. Work independently or collaborate with interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient care. EXPERIENCE XXXXXXXXXXX, Minneapolis, MN Aug. 2007 -Present Staff nurse (LPN/RN) Work on the Sub acute unit with predominately young/older adults with multiple comorbidities Provide individualized plan of care for patients with complex medical needs (10-12) Utilize strong assessment to determine plan of care using evidenced base practices Administration intravenous, IM,PO , medications Educate resident/significant others Maintaining intravenous therapy Utilize sound ethical /professional judgment while maintaining facility policies Provide wound care; pain management, trach care Phlebotomy; venous access/central line Implementing strategies for fall prevention / reduction of hospitalization XXXXXXXXXXXXr, Minneapolis, MN Oct. 2006 - June 2007 Staff Nurse (LPN) Maintained individual plan of care as recommended by physician Encouraged patients regarding preventive care / health management Delegated / supervised patient care Administrated medication/treatments as care planned XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXr, Robbinsdale, MN Mar 2003 -Aug. 2005 Nursing Assistant Performed blood glucose monitoring Assisted RN in patient care management Maintained a safe environment for patient care Obtained accurate vital signs readings EDUCATION College, MN Aug.2006 Bemidji State University , LICENSES AND CERTIFCATES State of MN RN License Basic Life Support, American Heart Association References available upon request