PETER NJAU,
BALTIMORE, MD **218.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTH, (RUXTON)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my interest in an LPN position in your organization.
I am a graduate of Comprehensive Health Academy, Washington D.C where I ranked second in my class that graduated in March 2007. I have gained valuable experience practicing compassionate, patient-centered care at the University of Maryland (Midtown Campus) for 16 years. This is the experience, zeal and dedication that I hope will serve me well at your facility when you hire me.
I am hard-working, dedicated and result-driven with excellent communication skills. These attributes coupled with the valuable experience, give me a solid foundation to contribute immediately and immensely to your organization.
I look forward to meeting you and being interviewed at your earliest convenience.
Thank you so much for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
PETER NJAU
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EDUCATION
3/08/2006-3/08/2007: COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ACADEMY, WASHINGTON D.C
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nurse.
Excelled in fundamentals of nursing, medical surgical nursing
And community nursing.
Clinical experience at Healthcare Institute, and Genesis (Magnolia) in Washington, D.C.
1996-2000: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Egerton University, Kenya.
I specialized in resource economics, economic theory and project management.
I submitted a research paper on the impact of transportation on farm-gate prices.
EXPERIENCE
04/08/25 PRESENT: Dispensing Nurse, Winchester Health, LLC.
Administering methadone and suboxone to patients struggling with opioid addiction in a non-judgmental environment.
Adhering to the 6 rights of medication administration ensuring that the right medication in the correct dose and formulation goes to the right patient in the appropriate form and time every time thus cutting down on medication errors.
Maintaining accurate and up to date records of the inventory of the narcotics under my care as per company policy and DEA stipulations and requirements.
Advocating for the patients and channeling their needs and requirements to the appropriate community resources ensuring a smooth transitioning from one level of care to another to prevent anyone from falling through the cracks.
Working collaboratively with social workers, health home nurses, counselors, therapists and doctors to render holistic care to the patients under my care.
02/28/2008-04/30/2024: LPN University of Maryland Medical Center (Midtown Campus, 5 North)
Patient assessment and documentation, medication administration, preparing Gtube feedings and TPN for patients with impaired GI system, phlebotomy, wound care, delegating and monitoring duties to nurse aides. Assisting patients with grooming and performing satisfactorily activities of daily living.
Communicating with clinicians and family members to keep them informed of the patient’s condition and implementing speedily any changes ordered by the physician to the care plan to maintain the patient’s hemostasis.
Orienting new hires when assigned to me by the nurse manager.
2004-1/30/2008: Residential Supervisor, Richcroft INC. Huntvalley, Maryland.
Supporting people with developmental disabilities.
Assisted with grooming and hygiene, community integration, implementing individual goals, collecting data on behavioral plans, supervising and training staff, medication administration and budgeting.
2001-2002: Research Assistant, World Vision International, Nairobi Kenya.
Collecting and analyzing data on subsistence farming mainly on seed availability and prices.
TRAINING: CPR& FIRST AID, Behavioral management, operating an Alaris pump and troubleshooting its alarms. Proper body mechanics and safe patient transfer using Hoyer lifts, walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
Stress management.
REFERENCES Availed as needed.