Whether you're trying to fetch your first nursing job, or jumping ship in pursuit of a better prospect, being prepared with a job-winning nurse cover letter and resume is essential. Both these documents are vital to introduce you to the prospective employers as well as provide them a reason to hire you. Therefore, giving 100% to draft them is must in order to get invited for a personal discussion with the hiring managers. These tips will help in your endeavor.
Tips to write a nursing cover letter
Tell the readers how you came to know about the job opening, and what makes you suitable for the job. Show your interest, passion, and commitment to work for others along with compassion and empathy. This information has to go in the first paragraph.
The second paragraph should be about your education, the number of years you've been working as a nurse, and job skills. You can even some of the qualities that help you in the job. In short, this paragraph must highlight what you're capable to do.
The third paragraph must talk about the duties and responsibilities you're performing in the current job. To show your potential, mention the number of patients you're providing bedside assistance and healthcare daily.
In the fourth paragraph, talk about everything that you learned from your previous experience, what you can do for the would-be employer, and request to meet in person.
Maribel C. Cartwright
3185 Frosty Lane
Binghamton, NY 13901
Phone: 607-608-2971
Email: mccartwright@freemail.com
Date: August 23, 2019
To,
John Adams, Hiring Manager
Metro Hospital
Caring Street, 4th Avenue
Chicago, IL 12345
Re: Certified Nursing Assistant Job Application (Ref. #777777)
Dear Mr. Adams,
I cannot express in words how much happy I am applying for a Certified Nursing Assistant position in response to the job advertised in Daily Times yesterday. This is the most coveted position for me and I am elated for the opportunity provided. I am a committed, passionate, and compassionate nursing professional with strong empathy and an immense desire to help others. I am confident that my skills and experience will increase the reputation of your hospital by fourfold.
I have a High School Diploma and a Nursing Certification with 5+ years of continual experience in the healthcare industry. I love caring people and educating them on taking care of their health. I can maintain positive working relationships with patients, staff, volunteers, representatives, agencies, residents, and above all, patients' confidentiality. I know the value of connecting with patients and the importance of delivering quality care. What makes me love the nursing profession is to help patients walk out of the hospital fit and fully recovered.
Currently, I am working with Lifespan Clinic, where I take care of 20 patients on a daily basis. The tasks I am assigned with are: taking vital signs, administering IV fluids, and medications under the supervision of registered nurses, helping patients in taking a bath, toileting, and physiotherapy. I am happy and proud about being the most liked nurse in the unit due to my friendly nature, enthusiasm, and energy for always being on my toes to help others.
In my 5+ years of career span, I have learned that some things that matter a lot in this materialistic world are love, care, and respect. One can win hearts and also bring changes in others' lives if he or she have mastered these vital factors of leading a happy life. I can use my knowledge, passion, and healthcare skills to help your patients recover from their ailments, and have them refer your hospital to others in need.
Is it okay if I call you on Tuesday, 27th of August at 11 am? I am accessible at the given number from morning 9 to evening 8.
Sincerely,
Maribel C. Cartwright
Enclosure: Resume
Note: The nursing cover letter has to of one page. If it's more than one page, then the recipients will not even give a look at it.