Write an introductory cover letter of no more than 500 words in which you explain your
professional objectives, professional interests, and strengths as an applicant.
Create a resume detailing your license(s), earned degree(s), certification(s), professional
experiences, previous positions held, membership in professional organizations,
publications, and skills.
Both the cover letter and resume should be formally written using a professionally
accepted format. Review “Resume Resources,” located at for
professional templates may be used.
Share your resume with a colleague and elicit their feedback. Revise your resume if
needed and submit the resume in the assignment section of the course.
Career Objective
Licenced Cancer Care Nurse with over 9 years of experience with Washington
General Hospital and New York Metropolitan Cancer Treatment Centre.
Seeking full time Cancer Care Nursing position.
Possesses excellent impeccable professional qualifications and recommendations.
Licences and Registrations
Registered Nurse State of New York No.252011-Current
Registered Nurse Washington DC No. WA664421- Previously
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Nursing
Certification Corporation
First-Aid Certification- Current
CPR Certification–Current
Qualifications
Master’s in Nursing, University of Columbia, September 2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Columbia, May 2007
Certificates
Diploma in Nursing, Holy Name Medical Centre, 2005
Professional Experience
New York Metropolitan Cancer Treatment Centre, New York, NY
May 2010 to Date
Roles
Collaborating with patients to operationalize cancer care needs and coordinate
acute referrals and transitions.
Operate, set up and monitor cancer equipment and devices.
Performing administrative duties to facilitate transfers, admission and
discharge of patients.
Distinguish between abnormal and normal cancer developments and other
tumours as stage 1, 2 or 3.
Supervise the working of nursing aides and LPNs.
Monitoring patient treatment progress.
Adhering to regulations and standards established in nursing care.
Creating care plans for different patients
Evaluating patients’ responses and progress to treatment
Mentoring junior nurses to maximize performance and increase knowledge
Washington General Hospital, Washington, WA
August 2007 to January 2010
Documenting symptoms, behaviours and test results.
Evaluating patients’ progress and response to treatment.
Recording data and observations for research.
Caring for patient undergoing treatment.
Previous Held Positions
Oncology Committee, New York General Hospital.
Head Nurse Cancer Department, New York General Hospital.
President of NursingFaculty, University of Columbia.
Professional Organizations
Children Cancer and Blood Transfusion.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Paediatric Cancer Foundation.
Publications
The Role of Family in Cancer Treatment- Dissertation Columbia University.
Nursing and Cancer Support Groups- Journal of Advanced Nursing.
Nursing Skills
Team leader
HIPPA compliance
Compassionate care
Mentor
Cancer research familiarity
Patient education
IV medication
Chart review
Cancer research familiarity
Detail-oriented
Organized