{"id":29972,"date":"2023-08-15T19:10:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T19:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/how-have-your-life-and-professional-experiences-prepared-you-for-the-wgu-b-s-nursing-prelicensure-program\/"},"modified":"2023-08-15T19:10:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T19:10:52","slug":"how-have-your-life-and-professional-experiences-prepared-you-for-the-wgu-b-s-nursing-prelicensure-program","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/how-have-your-life-and-professional-experiences-prepared-you-for-the-wgu-b-s-nursing-prelicensure-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How have your life and professional experiences prepared you for the WGU B.S. Nursing Prelicensure program?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2022 How have your life and professional experiences prepared you for the WGU B.S. Nursing Prelicensure program?\u202f<\/span>
\u2022 Previous experience\u202f<\/span>
\u2022 Educational background\u202f<\/span>
\u2022 Community involvement\u202f<\/span>
\u2022 How can the WGU nursing program prepare you to deliver and\/or support healthcare to the community in which you live?\u202f<\/span>
\u2022 Tell us about the characteristics, abilities, and skills you would bring to the nursing profession.\u202f<\/span>
\u2022 Reflect on your decision to become a nurse and tell us about any concerns that surfaced and how you overcame those concerns. \u202f\u202f<\/span>
\u2022<\/span>
\u2022 Name, Title of Document (Application Essay), Date\u202f<\/span>
\u2022 Include header\/page numbers\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>
\u2022 2-3 pages (main body), double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span><\/div>\n
resume and cover letter attached<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

To
\nWhom it may concern, <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

My
\nhusband and I have a purchased a home in Missouri and will be relocating at the
\nend of July 2022. I have 25 years of Licensed Practical\/Vocational nursing
\nexperience. <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Please
\naccept this letter and attached resume as an application for the Licensed Practical
\nnurse position. I am eager to work in an industry that will allow me to utilize
\nmy combined talents, education, and creativity at maximum potential for the
\nbenefit of all concerned. <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore,
\nI want to provide you with a brief overview of my particular background to show
\nyou what an excellent addition I will make to your team. Upon reviewing my
\nattached resume, you will find an excellent history of nursing knowledge,
\ncombined with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Organizational management. <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

I
\nwould appreciate an opportunity to speak with you in person, and to prove that
\nI can make an outstanding addition to your team. Thank you for your
\nconsideration. I am looking forward to meeting with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely;<\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional Objective<\/span><\/u>:<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Seeking
\na full-time challenging nursing career combining both my nursing and
\norganizational management skills.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Professional
\nSummary<\/span><\/u>:<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

\u25cf      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Dedicated and focused employee who excels at
\nprioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to
\nachieve set goals. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Effective communication and problem-solving
\nskills.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Work well with others or independently.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong clinical background.  <\/span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Three years of Deficiency Free Survey for
\nAssisted Living communities.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Credentials<\/span><\/u>:<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Organizational Management           <\/span>2006<\/span><\/p>\n

LVN License, Compact State of Texas (Endorsement)      <\/span>2013<\/span><\/p>\n

LPN License, State of Indiana (Exam)                                    <\/span>1997<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Relevant
\nExperience<\/span><\/u>:<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Field Staff Nurse, <\/span><\/i><\/b>United Health Care                                                                      <\/span>June
\n2021 to June 2022<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Responsible for traveling to patient\u2019s home to administer
\ntheir services and help patient\u2019s maintain their independence.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Proficient in physical assessments, wound care, home IV\u2019s,
\neducation and teaching on disease process, medications and safety.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Report all abnormal findings to MD or update MD on current
\ncondition.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Assist patient\u2019s with DME needs<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Field Staff
\nNurse, <\/span><\/i><\/b>Elara Caring (Jordan Health Services)                                         <\/span>Oct.
\n2018 – 2021<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Current
\ncoverage area from Midlothian to Benbrook south as far as Grandview to
\nGranbury, south of US 20<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Proficient in
\nphysical assessments, lab draws, PT\/INR machine, wound care, wound vac,
\ncompression wraps\/Unna boots, PICC lines, Patient teaching and education of
\ndisease process, medications, and compliance with medications. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Only LVAD
\n(left ventricular assistive device) for entire Metroplex.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Proficient
\nwith HCB on the tablet and in office<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Clinical
\nCoordinator<\/span><\/i><\/b>, Jordan Health Services,
\nArlington, Texas                               <\/span>Feb.
\n2015 \u2013 2018<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Triage all
\nmedical calls that come into the office.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Assist
\nregional intake with the admission process by making contact with the client,
\nobtaining\/securing\/and following up on physician orders and necessary
\nsupporting documentation.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Coordinate all
\nFace-to-Face appointments and obtain necessary documents to process under
\nMedicare guidelines.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Follow
\nup\/process all outstanding physician verbal orders, therapy orders and
\nFace-to-Face documents for billing under Medicare guidelines. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Chart audits
\nfor all HbA1C, PT\/INR\u2019s, Wound care reports for score deviation, coordination
\nof care, hospital admissions, lab results and report all findings to branch
\nmanager.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Coordinates
\ncare between field staff, Physician offices, Hospitals and Rehabilitation
\nfacilities. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Unit Manager<\/span><\/i><\/b>, Rambling Oaks, Highland Village, Texas                                         <\/span>Aug.
\n2013 \u2013Feb. 2015<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Responsible
\nfor auditing Infection control, Labs, Psychotropic medications, Coumadin, and
\nPPD\u2019s.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Managed\/supervised
\nboth skilled and long-term care units.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Interviewed
\nand hired all nursing\/CNA staff, Scheduling of all care departments, Allocate
\nall care staff assignments.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Followed up on
\nnursing staff documentation, new orders, and follow through. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Covered
\nnursing staff assignments when necessary.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Resident
\nService Director<\/span><\/i><\/b>, Vannoni Living Center,
\nMishawaka, Indiana                 <\/span>July
\n2012 \u2013April 2013<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Developed the
\nWellness Department program from the ground up. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Developed\/Implemented
\nall Policy and Procedure guidelines for the Wellness Program under Medicare and
\nMedicaid guidelines. First in its kind. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Interviewed\/hired
\nall nursing staff.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Conducted all
\neducational services.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Assessed all
\npotential clients for admission.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Deficiency
\nFree State Survey for 2013.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Past work
\nexperience from Indiana 1997 -2012<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Wellness
\nDirector with over 5 years\u2019 experience for Assisted Living Community coupled
\nwith 2 deficiency free surveys.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Clinical
\nLiaison for Skilled and Assisted living community for 2 years.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Home Health
\nexperience for 2 years<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Staff
\nnurse\/intensive Rehab with 2 years\u2019 experience<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u25cf     
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Staff
\nnurse\/Transitional Care at Elkhart General hospital for 7 years<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Education:<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Bethel College \u2013 Bachelors
\nof Organizational Management<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

Ivy Tech State College \u2013
\nPractical Nursing

\n

\n<\/span><\/p>\n

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