COURTNEY SHORT

323 S. Timber Ridge Road Cross Junction, VA 22625 * (540) 533-2345 * cshort082@su.edu

February 23, 2016

Nurse Recruiter
Winchester Medical Center
1840 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601


Dear Nurse Recruiter,

I am writing to express my interest in serving as an RN in Critical Care at Winchester
Medical Center. In May, I will be graduating from Shenandoah University with my
BSN. While I am most interested in Critical Care, I would strongly consider any staff
nursing positions that are available. I am looking for a night shift position, but I am
open to day shift, or rotating as well.

As indicated in my resume, I spent my senior preceptorship in Critical Care at
Winchester Medical Center. This experience has allowed me to hone my nursing
skills and assessments. With guidance from my preceptor I have been able to
perform skills including IV and central line therapy, titration of medication drips,
and focused neurologic assessments. This experience has allowed me to actively
participate in a multidisciplinary approach to care, while broadening my knowledge
base.

In addition to my nursing skills, I will bring organization and flexibility that I have
learned from my current position with Winchester Medical Center. Balancing
coursework with clinical experiences with my job in Float Pool has taught me time
management, organization, and accountability. I have been applauded for my ability
to stay focused and maintain a positive outlook.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss this position in person, at your convenience. I
will contact you in the next week to arrange a time for an interview. If there is any
additional information you would like me to provide, please feel free to contact me
at the above information. I am eager to continue my career at Winchester Medical
Center. I look forward to speaking with you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Courtney Short

COURTNEY SHORT

323 S. Timber Ridge Road Cross Junction, VA 22625 * (540) 533-2345 * cshort082@su.edu

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Obtain a staff nurse position in an Intensive Care Unit

EDUCATION
Shenandoah University Eleanor Wade Custard School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Anticipated Graduation May 2016
Anticipated Date of NCLEX, June 2016

Lord Fairfax Community College
General Education, Aug. 2009 Dec. 2013

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Senior Preceptorship, Intensive Care Unit, Winchester, VA, Jan. May 2016
Work beside RN to provide comprehensive care to a team of patients
Complete assessments, medication administration, adjust ventilators, and
provide patient education

Administrative Associate, Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA, Sept. 2013 Current
Facilitate delivery of patient care and communication of the health care team
Report abnormalities on cardiac monitors in critical care units
Schedule appointments and outpatient procedures for discharged patients

HONORS/AWARDS
Shenandoah University Deans List, Jan. 2014 Dec. 2015
Bravo Gram, Winchester Medical Center, June 2015

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter, Winchester, VA, Jan. 2016
o Provided basic nursing care to homeless patrons

CERTIFICATIONS/CONTINUING EDUCATION
CPR, American Heart Association
expires Aug. 2016
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
expires Sept. 2017
FEMA Incident Command System
Jan. 2016
FEMA National Incident Management System
Jan. 2016
FEMA Active Shooter
Jan. 2016
American Red Cross Disaster Cycles Overview
Jan. 2016
American Red Cross Health Services Fundamentals 1
Jan. 2016
American Red Cross Health Services Fundamentals 2
Jan. 2016
Inaugural Fall Research Summit
Dec. 2015
Cultural Care Conference
Oct. 2014
Cardiac Rhythm Class, Valley Health
Dec. 2013

COURTNEY SHORT

323 S. Timber Ridge Road Cross Junction, VA 22625 * (540) 533-2345 * cshort082@su.edu

REFERENCES

1. Mrs. Yvonne Braithwaite, MSN, CCRN, BSN, RN
Nursing Department
Shenandoah University
ybraithw08@su.edu
(540) 532-7731

Mrs. Braithwaite has been my instructor at Shenandoah University for the past two years,
as well as my preceptor.

2. Professor Gretchen Burks, MSN, BSN, RN
Nursing Department
Shenandoah University
gburks@su.edu
(540) 678-4342

Professor Burks was my instructor for classroom and clinical while attending Shenandoah
University.

3. Mrs. Susan Clark, RN, MSN
Clinical Manager, Float Pool
Winchester Medical Center
sclark@valleyhealthlink.com
(540) 536-8053

Mrs. Clark has been my boss throughout my employment with Valley Health.