Cover Letter
Abike Cole-Adebowale
Human Resources,
My name is Abike Cole-Adebowale. I am a new graduate in the nursing field and waiting to take the board exam in January of 2013. I am willing to work in any position right now pending the time I pass the state board exam sometime next year.
I am a keen learner, who catches on very easily and is adaptable to any situation/environment. I am able to handle high pressure situations and cope with emergency situations. I also have good hand and eye coordination.
Please consider my credentials and experience in your search for any position. I am compassionate, reliable, and passionate with what I do and would fit right into the environment here and will be a well needed asset. I would surely greet the chance to meet with you to talk about my qualifications for this position, as I can be reached at 647-***-****. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you very much for your time.
Sincerely,
Abike Cole-Adebowale
Cole-Adebowale, Abike
720-1423 Mississauga Valley Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5A-4A5
E-mail: ********@***.***
Objective:
In obtaining a position now and eventually becoming an RPN in a reputable health facility where I can excel in utilizing advanced nursing practices, methods and techniques.
Education:
CDI College, Montreal Quebec
Diploma in Health Assistance/RPN received February 2012 - Awaiting CNO Exam
Evaluation comparatives des etudes effectuates hors du Quebec received July 2010 (High school equivalence)
Formation Kwalikaire Training, Pointe Claire, Quebec
Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Nursing Care including CPR (PSW)
Marist College, Abeokuta Nigeria
WordPerfect for Windows/Fundamentals of Microsoft Office
Certificate of Achievement in Keyboarding/Typing received July 2000
West African Examination Council
Completion of 5 years high school 1989
RPN Skills and Competencies:
Highly skilled in providing general patient care and basic patient education, as follows:
• Hands-on experience in assisting health professionals with examinations, treatments, particular tests and regular procedures
• In-depth knowledge of obtaining vital signs, patient health history and laboratory specimens
• Demonstrated ability to review patient charts, treatments, report experimental symptoms, reactions, and changes in patient’s conditions
• Proven record of scheduling and coordinating formalities for patient transfers to medical facilities and/or outside health care providers
• Proven ability to perform duties which ultimately support patient care such as record keeping, scheduling, and maintaining supplies inventories
• Able to practice safety, ecological and infection control methods
INTERNSHIPS:
Basic care
Specific Care
Geriatrics
Mental health
Medicine
Mother and Child (Neonatal)
NG Tubing (Feeding and Infusion)
Catheterization
Intellectual Deficits
Rehabilitation
Loss of Autonomy
Integration
Injections (SC, IM, ID)
Personal Strengths:
Excellent Multi-lingual: English, French, Yoruba and Igbo (Nigeria)
Responsible and dependable
Very energetic
Ability to motivate and encourage others to see task completed
Ambitious and highly motivated: future oriented
Very compassionate and caring
Consistently meets deadlines while maintaining professionalism
Professional Experiences:
Geronto agency, PSW August 2011-May 2012
I worked as a PSW in the Health Services Division and home setting. Maintained homelike environment for residents, obtained specimens, weights and vital signs, assisted with daily resident bathing and grooming, measured and kept record of resident fluid intake/output, organized resident transportation to scheduled doctor visits, assisted with resident injections(diabetes)/enemas and ensured the safety/well-being of all residents was maintained in accordance to resident care policies and procedures.
Bcee’s Internet Café, December 2003 – July 2010
Founder and CEO of this business, responsible for directing start up of day to day computer operations, managed supply inventory and supply requisitions, bill Payments, performing budget reports and statistical analysis, overseeing accounting operations and designed system/network strategies.
Soins Direct, PSW October 2001 – November 2003
I worked as a PSW in the Health Services Division.
Referenced Furnished Upon Request