Dakotah Benson

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Brookline, MA 02446

October 2nd 2014

Dear Nursing Supervisor,

I am writing this cover letter, because I am applying for the position

of RN. I recently graduated from Simmons College this past May. During my

last semester I completed my preceptorship at BWH on 16AB, and I am

currently working at BWH as a PCA in the float pool.

I feel as though, I have developed excellent skills both through my

preceptorship and work as a PCA. I have had the opportunity to work in many

settings including: med/surg floors, orthopedics, various floors in the

Shapiro building, ED, ICU, and CWN. These experiences have enabled me to

demonstrate my excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the

ability to prioritize patient care. I have also learned from my experiences

that I prefer working as a team member, because it fosters a healthy

working environment. Lastly, I am very respectful of others and always work

hard to provide excellent patient care.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position in greater

detail and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for taking the time

to consider me for this position.

Sincerely,

Dakotah Benson

Dakotah Chandler Benson

acf8fi@r.postjobfree.com( 617-***-****

125 Crowninshield Rd

Brookline, MA 02446

EDUCATION

Simmons College, Boston, MA

BSN

RN Licensure: RN2296487

GPA: 3.74

Honors: Dean's List every semester

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Brigham and Women's, Boston MA Preceptorship Orthopedics 16AB

Spring 2014

Zelma Lacey House, Charlestown, MA Community-Based Nursing

Fall 2013

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA Psychiatric Nursing: Inpatient

Summer 2013

Tuft's Medical center, Boston, MA Maternity: Postpartum and L&D

Spring 2013

Children's Hospital, Boston, MA Pediatrics: Neurology

Fall 2012

VA, West Roxbury, MA Medical/Surgical: Medical surgical

floor Summer 2012

Brigham and Women's, Boston MA Medical/Surgical: Cardiac step down

unit Spring 2012

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Summer 2013 - Present

PCA Float Pool

. Assisting the nurses in providing patient care

. Taking patients' vital signs, blood sugar, assist in sending

labs to the proper location

. Sitting with patients on suicide or fall risk precautions to

ensure safety

. Aiding in stocking supplies in patient's rooms

. Assisting nurses to turn and reposition patients

. Aiding in ambulating patients to the bathroom

. Answering patients call bells

. Measuring patients urinary output

. Assisting patients with morning care

BU Dermatology, Boston, MA

Summer 2011 Office Assistant

. Assisted in calling patients for appointment reminders,

processing payments, and organizing patient folders.

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Simmons College Student Nurse Association, Boston, MA

2010 - 2014

Member

. Assisted in various events held at Simmons College

CERTIFICATION/SKILLS

Certifications: BLS

Language: moderate level of Spanish

Computer: PC and Macintosh; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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