Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner
NRNP 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II
Career Planner Guide
Your Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner is due by Day 7 of Week 10. It is highly recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as early in the quarter as is feasible for you. The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your Career Planner. Additionally, the resources below have been provided to assist you in its development.
Refer to the Walden University Career Center website for resources and information on how to create cover letters, resumes, and professional portfolios. You may also choose to make certain portions of your Career Planner accessible online to members of your professional network or potential employers through platforms such as LinkedIn. Sharing on social media is a useful way to network for many, but it is not a requirement for this assignment.
Checklist for Cover Letter
Cover letters are typically tailored to individual jobs and companies. For this Assignment, you will select a job posting you would like to or could potentially apply for and create a cover letter for it. Your cover letter should be:
• Presented and formatted in professional business manner
• Addressed properly
• Clear and concise (no more than one page) and include:
o Content introduction
o Content body
o Content conclusion
• Written in a professional tone and include:
o Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
o Clear and accurate sentence structure
Checklist for Resume
Your resume should be clear, concise, and well organized, and it should also include your:
• Name, location (city/town and state), business phone number, and email address (centered at top of resume)
• Objective: 2–3 sentences describing your goal/objective for employment
• Certifications & licenses
• Education
• Professional experience
• Honors/Awards (as applicable)
Checklist for Portfolio
Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well organized, and it should also include your:
• Personal philosophy statement (1-page)
• Personal goals (short term and long term)
• Self-assessment
The following items do not have to be submitted but should be available on request for employers:
• Achievements
• Letters of recommendation (2)
• References (list names, affiliation, and contact information) (3)
• Certifications and licenses
• Prior degrees
• Transcripts (Note: An unofficial transcript will meet this requirement.)
• Certificates of attendance for continuing education
• Publications
• Research
• Oral presentations and/or poster presentations
Learning Resources
Resume and Cover Letter Resources:
Canva. (n.d.). https://www(dot)canva(dot)com/
Canva has many resume templates and formats that may inspire your creativity. (Using Canva is optional.)
Cover Letter Advice (n.d.). Nurse practitioner cover letter sample 1. http://www(dot)coverletter(dot)us/nurse-practitioner-cover-letter/
DeCapua, M. (2019). A nurse practitioner’s guide to the perfect cover letter. Health eCareers. https://www(dot)healthecareers(dot)com/article/healthcare-news/np-cover-letter
Hicks, R. W., & Roberts, M. E. E. (2016). Curriculum vitae: An important tool for the nurse practitioner. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 28(7), 347–352.
Gibson, A. (n.d.). Nurse.org career guide series: Ultimate guide to nursing resumes. Nurse.org. https://nurse(dot)org/resources/nursing-resume/
Walden University Career Services. (n.d.). Resumes & more. https://academicguides(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/careerservicescenter/resumesandmore
Portfolio Resources:
Chamblee, T. B., Dale, J. C., Drews, B., Spahis, J., & Hardin, T. (2015). Implementation of a professional portfolio: A tool to demonstrate professional development for advanced practice. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 29(1), 113–117.
Clarke, M. (2019). The importance of a professional nursing portfolio. HealthLeaders. https://www(dot)healthleadersmedia(dot)com/nursing/importance-professional-nursing-portfolio
Nurse Practitioner Business Owner. (n.d.). This is why you want to create your professional portfolio today! https://npbusiness(dot)org/professional-portfolio/
Portfolium. (n.d.). https://portfolium(dot)com/
Portfolium is one example of portfolio software that you could use to create a portfolio. You may choose your own tool, and it may be online (Google Sites, Portfolium) or offline (Word, pdf), as long as you can easily submit the portfolio files or link to your Instructor.
Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner RESUME
[Insert Name]
[City/State/Address]
[Contact]
[Email Address]
Objective
My primary objective is to use the knowledge and skills I have acquired to promote patient care. I believe that all individuals regardless of their differences should have access to high-quality healthcare services.
Professional Summary
Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience with orthopedic, medical-surgical, telemetry, gero-psych, and hemodialysis patients. Professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Nursing experience with genuine care and patient/family-focused
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Ability to work well with othersProfessional bedside manner
Charting systems: Epic, McKesson, Meditech, Cerner, and Paragon
Strong clinical judgmentWork History
Director of Nursing, 09/2018 to Current
Community Development, Inc – Richton, MS
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Evaluated work performance of ten nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Registered Nurse, 10/2016 to 04/2019
Baptist Health Systems – Jackson, MS
ORTHO/MED SURG ORTHO UNIT and GERO-PSYCH UNIT
Chronic patient care in the med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented the progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Followed infection control procedures.
Performed basic physical assessments
Travel Registered Nurse, 01/2018 to 05/2018
Jackson Nurse Professionals – Orlando, FL
Rush Foundation Hospital: Meridian, MS
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's, and Paget's disease.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Followed infection control procedures.
Registered Nurse II, 05/2016 to 10/2016
Mississippi State Department of Health – Hattiesburg, MS
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV, and family planning.
Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Registered Nurse, 09/2014 to 07/2016
Baptist Health Systems – Jackson, MS
Responsible for providing nursing care to patients, administering medicines, treatments, and computer charting.
ORTHO/GEROPSYCH UNIT
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Registered Nurse, 02/2014 to 11/2014
Wesley Medical Center – Hattiesburg, MS
Responsible for providing nursing care to post-op surgery patients, administering medicines, treatments, and computer charting.
ORTHO UNIT
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Travel Registered Nurse, 09/2013 to 02/2014
CMMC – Jackson, MS
Central Mississippi Medical Center: Jackson, MS
Responsible for providing nursing care to patients, administering medicines, treatments, and charting.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's, and Paget's disease.
Registered Nurse, 05/2018 to 09/2018
DaVita Brandon Renal Center – Brandon, MS
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Monitored fluid intake levels.
Followed infection control procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse, 06/2013 to 09/2013
Jackson Nurse Professionals – Orlando, FL
St. Joseph Hospital: Bryan, TX
Responsible for providing nursing care to patients, administering medicines, treatments, and computer charting.
Registered Nurse, 09/2012 to 09/2013
Biloxi Regional Medical Center – Biloxi, MS
Responsible for providing nursing care to patients, administering medicines, treatments, and charting.
MED SURG/TELE UNIT
Chronic patient care in the med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Registered Nurse Supervisor and Floor RN, 02/2011 to 04/2013
Boyington Healthcare Facility – Gulfport, MS
Responsible for supervising 15 or more employees, data entry, admissions, and team.
Talks, in-services, safety meetings, monthly Mar checks, administering of medications, carrying out orders.
Registered Nurse, 07/2011 to 10/2012
Community Development, Inc – Richton, MS
Responsible for providing nursing care to residents, and administering medication and treatments.
Charting and preparing medications.
Oversaw assisted living facility
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, f...
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