Ray Alvarado

March 23, 2016

Mrs. Jane Smith
Chief Nursing Officer
Tucson Medical Center
I am writing to express my interest in a position as an ICU nurse at Tucson
Medical Center. Upon graduating at the College of Nursing at the University
of Arizona, I have acquired the abilities to be a leader and team member
while preforming evidence based practice. Implementing up-to-date
guidelines that support safety and quality of care is one of my core vales that
I take very seriously.
I have successfully completed my preceptorship in the neurology unit
specializing in neurosurgery. This unit has furthered my development and
equipped me with the tools necessary to deliver outstanding care. Because
this is the primary medical/surgical unit for University Medical Centers
Stroke Center, which also houses the Arizona Comprehensive Epilepsy
Program, I was exposed to a plethora of patients. This unit is a 28-bed adult
medical-surgical unit where time management and organization was the key
to success. In addition, I developed competence and self sustainment to
overcome challenges I had not yet experienced.
During my preceptorship on the medical-surgical 6E unit at BUMC, I cared for
up to five patients. I would apply the nursing process with every event and
utilize every opportunity to provide holistic care for my patients. Thoroughly
understanding and abiding by my scope of practice, I would seek out
resourceful ways to provide exceptional care. As meticulous as I am about
organization and applying my critical thinking skills, I have devoted my time
as a nurse that will always accept room for growth and feedback.
My passion for critical care has stemmed from my experiences as a volunteer
in emergency room prior to nursing school. From the moment I realized I
could make an impact on someones life and that of their families, I devoted
my life to this profession. As a volunteer, I was already grasping the idea that
this profession revolves around flexibility and process-changes. I understand
this hospital employs the use of evidence based care, which is precisely why
I wish to offer my candidacy. Working as a first responder holds a place in my
heart that is most dear to me. Emphasizing the importance of an effective
and efficient initial assessment, I know my abilities to establish a baseline
status and anticipate changes of condition will become an asset to this
hospital.
Working at this level two trauma center as a team player would be an honor.
Thank you for your consideration.

Ray Alvarado
Sincerely,
Ray Alvarado