Private duty nurses are either an RN or LPNs. They are responsible for giving one-on-one direct patient care to children or adults in their private homes.
Besides nursing tasks, they need to compile documentation regarding the care provided to patients promptly. Also, they keep in contact with the agency in order to provide them with the up-to-date status of the client/patient.
In the following cover letter for Private Duty Nurse, the job seeker shows the recruiter that she knows the fundamentals of this profession. Take a look!
See also: Registered Nurse Resume
Private Duty Nurse Cover Letter Sample
Sara Smith, RN
74 Dale Street
Houston, TX 69854
(999) 632-2547
[email protected]
January 10, 2023
Mr. John Doe
Hiring Manager
Houston Nursing Inc.
4 Vine Street
Houston, TX 32587
Dear Mr. Doe:
In response to your job posting for a Private Duty Nurse position, I am submitting my resume as I am fully equipped to fill this position. I am a registered nurse in good status and possess 5 years of general duty nursing experience at Texas Community Hospital.
As indicated in my resume, I am a dedicated and dynamic nursing professional who has demonstrated expertise in implementing nursing care plans according to professional nursing standards. Also, I am well versed in assessing patients’ conditions continuously and reporting and documenting any changes in the condition.
Besides nursing care duties, I am also able to clean and maintain medical equipment to ensure a safe and healthy environment. I am willing to perform additional tasks based on the client’s medical condition and plan of care.
It will be a great pleasure to meet with you at your earliest to discuss this in detail. I can be reached at (000) 254-7414 to arrange a meeting date that is suitable for you.
Thank you very much for your consideration. My resume is attached for your review.
Sincerely,
(Sign here)
Sara Smith, RN
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