May *, ****

Mercy K. Miantona

**** ******** ****

Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Contact Number: 763-***-****

ac0uhd@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to express my interest in the Family Nurse Practitioner position at your fine organization. I am organized, hardworking, energetic, compassionate, goal oriented, and self-motivated. I have the desire to serve the community through the delivering of patient centered, quality and evidence based practice care. I belief my education, experience, and qualifications are in line with the requirements and the position I am applying for.

I have worked in the field of nursing for 10 years as a Nursing Assistant/Emergency Department Technician and saw the need to obtain advanced education to help serve the society more. Based on above-mentioned statement, I obtained an associate degree in nursing in 2012 from Inver Grove Community College. Three months after graduation, I started the BSN program at Bethel University and graduated in July of 2014. Four months later, I decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Family Nurse Practitioner at Walden University to enable me give advanced nursing care. I graduated as a Family Nurse Practitioner in January 2017 and passed the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANCP) Examination on May 2, 2017. I have worked for about 5 years as a registered nurse in the field of nursing with great experience and profound knowledge in skill nursing, acute psych /emergency medicine. I currently work at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Acute Psych Services/emergency medicine where my responsibilities include:

Assessing for medical condition, suicide ideation and taking appropriate measure to improve patient care

Administering emergency medications in compliance with established MD orders, policies and nursing standards

Collaborating follow up, update family, case manager, legal guardian as appropriate and based on the patient health needs

Performing lab draws and collect urine specimens as order

Providing medical treatments and follow up on CIWA protocol as ordered

Communicating effectively with teammates, MD and other interdisciplinary team members to promote patient centered care to produce positive health outcome.

Educating patient and family on disease prevention, health promotion, and healthy lifestyle choices

Completing triage screenings accurately, promptly, and documenting in EPIC appropriately

Reviewing patient record in EPIC and determine if medication refill is needed

Providing community resources to patient and family as needed

Monitoring for pain, discomfort, and providing prn medication as indicated and ordered.

Completing discharges upon provider request

Collaborating with other professionals and referred patient if need be.

Prioritization of patient care and practice in guideline with nursing standard

I can assure that if you give me a chance to work at your facility, I will be one of the best assets to patient services. I look forward to getting a positive reply from you. I can be reached by email: ac0uhd@r.postjobfree.com or at 763-***-****. Below are my resume, references, personal philosophy, background.

Thanks for your time and for considering me for this position.

Sincerely Yours,

Mercy K. Miantona

Mercy Kilikpo Miantona, RN, BSN, PHN, MSN, FNP

6300 Edgemont Blvd Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 c: 763-***-****. Email: ac0uhd@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Compassionate registered nurse for 4.5 years in the healthcare system. Experience in skill nursing, acute psych, and emergency medicine. Skilled in providing exceptional care to diverse population with passion for patient centered care of all ages with acute, chronic, complex, and mental health conditions. Remarkable clinical practicum experience in urgent care, comprehensive women’s health, and primary care settings.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Self-motivational, people’s person, get along with difficult patients, families and co-workers

• Professional, critical thinking, collaborative, prioritizing, active listening and effective communication skills

• Compassionate and respectful to all patient despite of their ages or backgrounds

• Detailed oriented, organized, with exceptional counselling, teaching and interviewing skills

• Great team player, maintain calm posture while under pressure, produce productive outcomes

• HIPPA Compliant, EPIC, EMR, Omnicell oriented, and efficient documentation skill

• Conduct GYN assessment and exams

• Safe medication administration, vaccine, and intradermal administration skills

• EKG, phlebotomy, and Foley Cath insertion/removal skills

• Comprehensive assessment and effective care management of all age groups

• Provide patient/family centered and cultural sensitive care to all ages

CERFICATIONS & LICENSURE

• Associate Degree in Nursing, States of Minnesota 2012

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) State of Minnesota 2014

• Public Health Nursing Certification State of Minnesota 2014

RN Certifications by Minnesota State Board of nursing 2012-present

• BLS/CPR/AED American Heart Association-2015-present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (HCMC) Emergency Medicine (Acute Psych Services) Minneapolis Staff/Charge/Triage Nurse 2015-present

• Interview patients, assess for medical condition, mental illness, substance use, suicide ideation, contributing risk factors and establish appropriate measure to improve patient care.

• Document appropriately on patient MRA and in EPIC

• Administer emergency medications in compliance with established MD orders, policies and standards via IMs, oral, subq, inhaler medications administration

• Obtain collateral, update family, case manager, and legal guardian as appropriate

• Perform lab draws and collect urine specimens as ordered

• Provide medical treatments and follow up on CIWA protocol as ordered

• Communicate effectively with teammates, MD and other interdisciplinary team member to promote patient centered care and better outcomes

• Update plan of care throughout the shift

• Educate patient and family on treatment, disease prevention, health promotion, and healthy lifestyle

• Answer suicide hotline and intervene promptly to save lives

ANOKA METRO REGIONAL CENTER Primary/Charge Nurse-2012-2015

• Work as part of a team with physicians, other nurses and healthcare professionals in a fast pace environment to provide care, monitor health conditions, and plan long-term care needs

• Advise patients and their families on illness, care and continuous care after a hospital stay

• Provide patient and family centered care to population with behavior, mental and medical problems. Identify health needs individually and implement interventions according to plan of care and nursing standard of practice

• Provide assessment, education and therapy related to health/wellness/symptom management for clients and their families. Conduct education for clients, write treatment plans, and facilitate discharge planning

• View patient’s charts accordingly, identify, and administer medications including neurologic medications in accordance with doctors’ orders and Jarvis status

• Document/implement nursing interventions, evaluate outcomes, and communicate any changes in status effectively. Supervise staff and maintain safe patient care environment

• Prevent self-injurious behaviors in a least restrictive manner, protect, Promote and provide caring environment that optimize health and prevent injuries or illnesses

REGENCY HOME HEALTHCARE Little Canada, Minnesota Primary Nurse-March 2012-December 2012

• Provided care to ventilator depended patients with Acute/chronic respiratory problem, and other illnesses, viewed patient’s chart, identified patient and administered medications according to medical doctor order

• Documented nursing interventions and individualized patient plan of care

• Provided wound care and documentation/Received medical doctor order via written, verbal and telephone

• Provided Trach, G-tube, SP/Cath site care as directed by treatment plan

• Administered medications via Oral, SQ, IM, Rectal, Inhaler, IV and G-tube as ordered

• Assessed patient heart, lungs, bowel sound and skin color according to nursing standard of practice

CLINICAL EXPEREINCE

• Preceptorship: Rehabilitation Center, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota

• Medical Surgical: Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, Minnesota

• Medical Surgical: VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Health Partners Urgent Care Clinic, Brooklyn Center, MN

• Comprehensive Women’s Health Care, Woodbury MN

• Noble Primary Clinic, Brooklyn Park Minnesota

INTERESTS &ACTIVITIES:

• Served on Bethel University Scholarship committee

Member of the Stigma Theta Tau International Honor society of Nursing

• Served as nursing students’ leader at Inver hill community College

• Served as person centered coach at AMRTC/Unit Delta

• Served as pain medication auditor on Unit Delta/AMRTC

• Volunteered-National Kidney Foundation, Inc. – Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Volunteered – Mercy Hospital, Emergency Department

• Served as a health initiative leader for a health care center building project in Liberia

• Organizes and conduct health promotion/preventive teaching to teens and women at House of Prayer International Church in Brooklyn Park

• Organizes and conduct Married couples/Family relationship teaching in the community

• Serving as women’s leader on the leadership board of House of Prayer International Church

EDUCATION

• Completed MSN Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner at Walden University on November 13, 2016, graduated on January 7, 2017 with a GPA of 3.81/4.0, and successfully passed the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANCP) on May 2, 2017

• BETHEL UNIVERSITY St. Paul Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 2014 with of GPA: 3.67/4.0

• INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Inver Grove Heights, MN Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) – 2011 with of GPA: 3.1/4.0

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE:

ST JOHN’s HOSPITAL Maplewood, Minnesota 2005-2011: Nursing Assistant/Emergency Department Technician

• Provided patient care for all ages, documented patient progress using horizon clinical documentation software.

• Cross trained in all departments and adapted performance to meet department’s needs.

• Assisted residents with activities of daily living and worked in ER, Floor Pool, etc.

• Monitored patient vital signs, intake, output, weight, and height. Performed EKG, phlebotomy, Foley Cath on all age groups as ordered

LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITA Allentown, Pennsylvania 2001-2005

Nursing Emergency Department Technician

• Performed Phlebotomy, EKG, Foley Cath and cross trained in all departments.

• Condom catheter application and maintenance

• Developed therapeutic relationships with patients.

• Monitored patient vital signs, intake, output, weight, and height appropriately

REFERENCES

Name: Leah Kyle Gold, APRN, CNP

Affiliation: Workmate

Organization: Hennepin County Medical Center

Email: ac0uhd@r.postjobfree.com

Office Number: 612-***-****

Name: Ngozi Wamuo, MD

Affiliation: Workmate

Organization: Hennepin County Medical Center

Email: ac0uhd@r.postjobfree.com

Office Number: 952-***-****

Name: Dr. Tajudeen Fawole Primary Care Provider/MD

Affiliation: Clinical Preceptor

Clinical Site: Noble Parkway Medical Center

Email: ac0uhd@r.postjobfree.com

Office Number: 215-***-****

Mercy K. Miantona Personal Philosophy

Background

Reflecting on my nursing journey, it has had its own challenges but more rewarding overall due to the bright smile I see on my patients and their families’ faces after receiving care from me. As a little girl, all I dreamed of was becoming a compassionate and an advanced nurse, who will provide family centered and quality care to patients of all ages. Working as a nursing assistant for about 10 years, and seeing the many needs for nurses in the health field motivated me to initially obtain a two years degree in nursing. Since then, I have been self-motivated to continuously work on my dream by striving to obtain advanced knowledge to enable me deliver better, safer, advanced, and quality care to my patients and their families.

Statement of Purpose/ Personal Philosophy

My aim of pursuing an advanced nurse practitioner education is to provide quality and evidence based practice care to patients of all ages with complex, acute or chronic health conditions. To assess, diagnose, treat, prevent diseases, educate and advocate for all patients based on the standard of nursing and on evidence based practice. To treat my patients and their families with respect, dignity, and in the same way I would love to be treated. To treat all my patients equally despite of their skin colors, backgrounds, languages, ages, cultures, beliefs, values, or economic status. To help bring about positive social changes in the community, save lives, and impact the healthcare system positively.

My aim and philosophy are rooted in the Bible, Luke 10:25-37 which talks about the Parable of the Good Samaritan. And also in Florence Nightingale’s theory which states nursing is "the activity that promotes health which occurs in any caregiving situation and health is "not only to be well, but to be able to use well every power we have"(2016). I personally believe that health is wealth and power, therefore, my goal is to empower my patients and their families to achieve them.

References

Luke 10:25-37 (n.d.). The Parable of the Good Samaritan: New International Version (NIV). Retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A25-37

Nursing Theory. (2016). Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory. Retrieved from http://www.nursing-theory.org/

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