Cover Letter

My name is Dina Zimmerman and I have a passion for learning and helping others. I am personable, happy and outgoing and my preceptors have expressed that their patients feel at ease with me and they have opened up with me more than they thought possible. I work hard to achieve my goals and continue to learn and keep informed with new evidence based practices. I will be an asset to anyone’s company.

Professionally, I was a nurse for a year in a nursing home and pediatric office, when I decided to continue my education. I continued to work as a pediatric nurse in my graduate program, while taking care of kids of my own. I crave to stay busy and make a difference in my life, family and community. I believe a balance of all my responsibilities in my life will keep me feeling happy and accomplished.

My professional goals are to be the best Nurse Practitioner I can be and to keep growing and learning and to never stop achieving and helping others. By doing this, I will never put a cap on my career and learning. I view life and my career as, “the sky is the limit”. Essentially, I want to master each step of my career/life and graciously move forward. Even though I have been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a year, my experiences in my life have shaped me into the person I am today. I had twins 3.5 months early and they were critically sick for many months. My son in particular, had all the complications a preemie that young could possibly have. We were blessed to have him an extra year after doctors told us he only had hours left to live. My son Eleesha came home at nine months with a tracheostomy, G-tube and ventilator. We had nurses for some hours of the day and we filled in the rest. Taking care of my other 2 children, being in nursing school, and being attentive to all of Eleesha’s needs, my husband and I were at the peak of stress and anxiety and needed to be the heroes for ourselves and our kids. We pushed through with a smile and so grateful for the precious moments we had with him and each other. I believe I can truly understand a person at a time of despair, hope/hopelessness, stress and overwhelming emotions. I believe I can be a wonderful addition to your team.

Sincerely, Dina Zimmerman

Dina Zimmerman 773-***-****

2843 W. Sherwin Ave. Chicago, Il 60645 adh6co@r.postjobfree.com

I am a graduate of the Masters of Science in Nursing program at Chamberlain University, with a specialty is Family Practice. I enjoy working with all ages and people. I am a hard worker and up for any challenge!

EDUCATION, LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Program-Chamberlain University, license 209.018631, Grad of 08/2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University (Chicago, Illinois) February 2015

Registered Nurse – State of Illinois 041.429822 April 2015

Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) – American Heart Association Exp. December 2021

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner, Part time- Layola University Covid-19 Clinic (Chicago, Illinois) May 2020- Current

Testing, evaluating, guiding students with Covid symptoms, to manage their illness, offer understanding of their virus.

Nurse Practitioner, Locum Tenen- Kids First Pediatric Partners (Skokie, Illinois) Oct 2019-Jan 2020

Assessed. examined, diagnosed and followed acute illnesses, for a busy pediatric practice. All of the patients psychiatric, physical, emotional, and physiological components needed attention, care and guidance. (PCC EHR).

Nurse Practitioner- Lincoln Pediatric Center (Chicago, Illinois) Feb 2019 –Oct 2019

Assessed, examined, diagnosed, and implemented care for acute and chronic diseases, focusing on health promotion as well as wellness exams from newborns to post high school in a way they can understand their responsibilities, choices and desired outcome in a Spanish population, utilizing a translator when necessary.

Registered Nurse- Pediatric office of the Northshore (Wilmette, Illinois) July 2016- Jan 2018

Triaged phone calls with urgency and priority, and advised patients regarding their illness and recovery and efficiently performed blood and rapid tests, vital signs, and organizational skills to multi- task. (Epic, Citrex)

Registered Nurse- Warren Barr Northshore (Highland Park, Illinois) Feb 2016-June 2016

Spearheaded all aspects of care for residents in rehab after surgery/nursing home patients ages 50-99. (PCC)

Leadership qualities, critical thinking, attention to detail, quick ability and confidence to care for and delegate.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dance Fitness Business Owner – Entrepreneur (Jerusalem, Israel & Chicago, Illinois) 2009 – 2011, 2013-2015

Developed dance classes requiring professionalism, people skills, record keeping, and marketing abilities.

REFERENCES

Employer: Dr. Joann Ruiz at Lincoln Pediatric Center, 773-***-**** or adh6co@r.postjobfree.com

Employer: Dr. Di Vincenco at Kids first Pediatric, 847-***-**** or adh6co@r.postjobfree.com

NP coworker at Kids first Pediatric, Jessica Fanucchi, 847-***-**** or adh6co@r.postjobfree.com

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