Tequilea Rawls
Phoenix, AZ *****
June 14, 2019
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to you in regard to the nurse practitioner vacancy at your organization, as advertised on internal company website. I would like to apply for this position since as I have met the qualifications for the job due to my years of service working in the emergency department and I believe this would be an excellent fit for both of us.
I possess the experience and education you are seeking in a nurse practitioner candidate. Throughout my ten years working as a registered nurse, my experience ranges from adult and pediatric emergency department nurse and cardiothoracic intensive care unit.
On graduating from Mount Carmel College of Nursing School, I began my career at Cleveland Clinic, catered toward patients across various medical segments and diverse population. My duties included being proficient in-patient assessments, analyzing lab values, coordinating and interpreting diagnostics test, and assisting the physicians during their rounds. I possess excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills and have received recommendations from my work by the manager, staff, and patients.
I have attached my resume, which includes my academic qualifications; full career span, and certifications. I am very interested in having an opportunity to discuss further my credentials and how my career experiences can benefit your organization.
I can be reached at 614-***-**** or via email at ***********@*****.***.
Thank you for your time in reading this request. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Tequilea Rawls
TEQUILEA RAWLS
14455 S 43rd PL, Phoenix, AZ 85044
614-***-**** ***********@*****.***
PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Newly Nurse Practitioner with over ten years of diverse clinical experience in nursing field specializing in emergency department, pediatric and adult population while managing complex medical conditions. I possess excellent communication skills and critical thinking skills that have prepared me to become an excellent nurse.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Family Nurse Practitioner Banner University Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
-Perform physical examinations, and order and perform diagnostic tests and procedures and disease specific screening.
-Authorized to diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic illness for all age groups, prenatal care and family planning services.
- Performing minor surgeries include suturing and splinting; prescribing medications; and teaching health promotion and disease prevention to patients.
-Providing care for substance abuse patients addicted to opioids and prescribing Buprenorphine.
Staff Emergency Nurse Kaiser Permanente
3/2/2018-Present
2/1/2014- 3/1/2018
Jonesboro, GA Gwinnett, GA
-Head-to-Toe assessments- reporting of normal vs. abnormal findings to Charge Nurse and MD. if warranted.
-Highly proficient in clinical skills: IV starts, pushes, drips, port access, 12 lead EKG, cardiac monitoring, defibrillators, codes, computer charting, ventilators, NG-tubes, G-tubes and Foley catheters.
-Care of emergent & non-emergent adult and pediatric patients, * Advance cardiac monitoring, *Educating Patients.
-Assist in Moderate sedation, Lumbar puncture, Bi-pap machines and applying splints.
Staff Emergency Department Dekalb Medical Center Hillandale
6/1/2012 — 7/1/2013
Atlanta, GA
-Care of adult and pediatric population, emergent and non-emergent patients.
-Highly proficient in clinical skills: IV starts, pushes, drips, port access, 12 lead EKG, cardiac monitoring, transfusions, defibrillators, codes, sunrise computer charting, intubations, ventilators, moderate sedations, applying splints, NG-tubes, G-tubes and foley catheters.
-Providing comprehensive care and education to patients and families.
-Collaborating with professional across the organization to diverse a Plan of Care.
-Triaging patients with the 5 Tier approach
Pediatric Emergency Department Levine’s Children’s Department
Charlotte, NC
-Head-to-Toe assessments- knowledge of normal vs. abnormal findings and reporting of Assist in Moderate sedation, Lumbar puncture, intubation and applying splints.
-Care of emergent & non-emergent Pediatric patients, * Advance cardiac monitoring, *Educating Patients.
-Highly proficient in clinical Skills: IV starts, pushes, drips, port access, 12 lead EKG, cardiac monitoring, transfusions, defibrillators, codes, computer charting, ventilators, NG-tubes, G-tubes and Foley catheters
-Assist in Moderate sedation, Lumbar puncture, intubation
-Record information for adult trauma level 1 and level 2 patients, and assist with medications, Triaging patients with the 5 Tier approach.
-Educated ED MD’s, Anesthesiologist and nursing staff on pediatric airway management (Intubation, ET tube placemen,,glideslope, LMA and oxygen devices), PALS SVT, Bradycardia, Pulseless V Tach and asystole algorithm with medication management and sync cardioversion with Lifepak 20 defibrillator, Jet ventilation, EZ IO placement and Pediatric IV placement.
8/1/2010 — 4/1/2012
Pediatric CT Step-down Nurse Nationwide Children’s Hospital
8/1/2009 — 7/1/2010
Columbus, OH
-Provide excellent care to pediatric patients with congenital heart defects, heart and lung transplant.
-Assessing, medication administration, charting, delegating, dressing changes and providing holistic care for the patients and families.
-Teach patients and family post-surgical care and medication regimen.
-Case-manage and initiate referrals to parents, school personnel or community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow through.
CT ICU/Step-Down Nurse Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 1/1/2009 7/1/2009
Cleveland, OH
-Recover fresh open-heart cases from the OR to ICU.
-Efficient in clinical care: IV drips, transfusions, Codes, NG tubes, Foley Catheter, CVP, Draw ABG’s, Cardiac outputs and measurements, Central line care and Chest tube care.
-Epic computer charting, delegating, dressing changes and providing holistic care for the patients and families.
-Teach patients and family post-surgical care and medication regimen.
-Case-manage and initiate referrals to community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow through.
EDUCATION
-Walden University, MSN FNP 2017
-Mount Carmel College of Nursing, BSN, 2007
-Licensed in Nursing: August 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
-Basic Life Support
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
-Family Nurse Practitioner
-DEA License
-Buprenorphine waiver
AFFILIATIONS
-American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
-Sigma Theta Honor Society of Nursing
References upon request