Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment

Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment

Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment

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Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment

NURS 6660: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role I:
Child and Adolescent
Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide
Your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio are due by Day 7 of Week 10. It is highly
recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as soon as it is viable.
The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your cover letter, resume,
and portfolio. Additionally, the resources below have been provided to assist you in developing
your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio.
Also, refer to the Walden University Career Center website for resources and develop your
cover letter and resume with the assistance of the Walden University Career Center website
for resources and make your cover letter, resume, and portfolio accessible online to your
faculty and potential employers.

Checklist for Cover Letter (S/U grade)
Your Cover Letter should be:
 Presented and formatted in professional business manner
 Addressed properly
 Clear and concise and include:
o Content Introduction
o Content Body
o Content Conclusion
 Written in a professional style and include:
o Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
o Clear and accurate sentence structure
Checklist for Resume (S/U) Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment
 Your Resume should be clear, concise and well-organized and it should also include
your:
 Name, address, business phone number, and email address (top center of resume)
 Profile: 2-3 sentences describing goal and positive attributes/characteristics
 Certifications & Licensure
 Education
 Professional Experience
 Honors/Awards
 References
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Checklist for Portfolio (S/U)
 Your Portfolio should be clear, concise and well-organized and it should also include
your:
 Personal Philosophy Statement
 Self-Assessment
 Personal goals (short term and long term)
 Achievements
 Cover Letter
 Resume
 Diplomas for formal education
 Letters of Recommendation
 References (list names, affiliation and contact information)
 Certifications
 Certificates of attendance for continuing education
 Transcripts
 Publications
 Oral Presentations and/or Poster Presentations
Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Learning Resources
Resume, Portfolio, and Cover Letter Resources:
 Cover Letter Advice (n.d.). Nurse practitioner cover letter sample 1. Retrieved from
http://www.coverletter.us/nurse-practitioner-cover-letter/
 Dahring, R. (2013). Cover letter caveats. Retrieved from http://nurse-practitioners-andphysician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Columns/Career-Coach/Cover-Letter-Caveats.aspx
 NP Career Coach (n.d.). NP career coach resume tip sheet. Retrieved from
http://www.nursepractitionerjobsearch.com/nurse-practitioner-resume-tips.pdf
 Porche, D. J. & Danna, D. (2015). Cover letter & resume preparation: Every detail is
important when applying for a job. Advance healthcare network for NPs & PAs. Retrieved
from http://nurse-practitioners-and-physicianassistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Cover-Letter-Resume-Preparation.aspx
 Walden University Career Services (n.d.). Resumes & CVs: Home Retrieved from
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservices/resumesandcvs
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Portfolio Resources:
 Dennison, R. D. (2007). What goes into your professional portfolio and what you’ll get out of
it: Advance your nursing career with a professional portfolio. American Nurse Today 2(1).
Retrieved from
http://www.americannursetoday.com/assets/0/434/436/440/4352/4354/4368/4376/1b04d64f8cb0-4af6-adb6-7e3474d2603d.pdf
 Ferrara, S. (2013, October 31). Professional portfolio – A must have for NP students. [Blog
message]. Retrieved from http://onlinenursepractitionerprograms.com/2013/professionalportfolio-a-must-have-for-np-students/ Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment
 Hayes, E., Chandler, G., Merriam, D., & King, M. C. (2002). The master’s portfolio:
Validating a career in advanced practice nursing. Journal of the American Academy of
Nurse Practitioners, 14(3), 119.
 Walden University Career Services (2015). Quick start: Getting started with Optimal 2015.
Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Ir-B4MCuAvU
 Walden University Career Services (2015). Quick start: Getting started with Optimal
Resume: Presentation slides. Retrieved from
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=10634421
 Walden University Career Services (2015). Getting started with Optimal Resume: Tutorial.
Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=10634430
 Walden University Career Services (2015). Getting started with Optimal Resume: Transcript.
Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=10634440
 Weber, S. (2006). Developing nurse practitioner student portfolios. Journal of the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(7), 301-302. doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2006.00134.x

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Victorine A Ngang
9937 whiskey run
Laurel, MD 20723
301-437-9937
05/11/2017
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OBJECTIVE
Team-oriented registered nurse and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student with a strong track record of professional driven ambition is seeking an internship opportunity for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner role with adult and older adults. This clinical is geared towards medication prescription for adults and older adults Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment.
This clinical starts in February 2018 through May 2018 for a total of 144hours

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
¬¬-Walden University 2016-2018
Minneapolis, MN
Currently in school pursuing a Master in psychiatric nursing
Graduation date, 2018
-American Sentinel University 2015-2016
Denver, Colorado
Bachelors of Science in nursing
Graduation June, 2016
-Prince George’s Community College 2013
Largo, MD, USA
Associate of science in nursing
Graduation: August, 2013
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Internship
psychotherapy with individuals
Cumberland, MD
August 2017 – November 2017

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Internship
psychotherapy with groups and families
Cumberland, MD
November 2017 – February 2018

Psychiatric mental health NP role 1: Child
Columbia, MD
February 2018 – May 2018

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Registered Nurse
-Jessup Correctional institution (JCI): From April 2016 to present
• Provided nursing assessments and interventions including: medical, and psychiatric screening
• Observed and assessed changes and trends in physical or mental condition of the patient as well as planned and implemented therapeutic interventions and evaluate response to such interventions
• Administered medications, collect specimens, monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment.
• Performed medical care for emergencies and prioritized care based on acuity
• Identified behavioral problems to make suitable recommendations.
• Provided therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them while in crisis.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
-Registered nurse: From December 2013 to 2017
Ridgeway manor nursing and rehabilitation center- Catonsville, MD
• Perform health assessment, talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care.
• Caring for patients experiencing acute mental distress or who have an enduring mental illness.
• Provide health promotion, counseling and educating patients and families
• Administer medications, wound care, G-Tube care, IV care , tracheostomy care etc
• Interpret patient information and make critical decisions.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe environment through the use of monitoring devices.
• Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures.
• Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals
• Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personnel like LPNs,CNA and CMA.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
-Current Registered Nurse Licensure in Maryland (RN)
-Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified through American Heart Association Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment.