Interventional Radiology Nurse Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the interventional radiology nurse opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for patient and family education about procedures performed, ongoing care needs related to procedures, and disease management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Emergency sternotomy
• Endotracheal intubation/extubation
• Nursing certification in relevant area
• Graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program
• Current specialty certification to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan
• Emergency Room, ICU, or other procedural area experience preferred
• RN with 18 mos or more experience preferred
• Critical care or procedural experience preferred

Please consider me for the interventional radiology nurse opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for education to Practice assistant, program coordinator and nurse trainees with focus on addiction treatment, medical complications related to disease and treatment of these diseases and complications.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Uses Clinical Reminders model and VISTA reports to manage, coordinate and optimize the care for Veterans
• Follow up with patients monitoring and ensuring adherence to treatments plans, intervene in accordance with prescribes clinical guidelines and provide reports on all cases
• Current American Heart Association BLS & ACLS provider certifications
• Moderate sedation experience preferred
• Familiarity with Michigan Medicine systems, such as processes, documentation, Epic system
• Previous experience preferred in Interventional Radiology/pacemaker Clinic/Nuclear Cardiology
• Experience working in the ED or in critical care preferred
• Conscious Sedation, critical care experience preferred

Please consider me for the interventional radiology nurse opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for continuous monitoring of patients undergoing IR procedures (to include response to pain medications and sedation);.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Prefer IR Nursing experience
• Prefer someone that can work well under pressure, someone that understands radiation safety, direct communication, good at multitasking and time management
• Current ACLS is highly preferred
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in fulfilling the role in interventional radiology
• Identify significant patient care problems
• Act as a patient advocate, guides, directs or supports co-workers regarding ethical issues and makes appropriate referrals when issues are suspected or identified
• Consistently demonstrates consideration and/or utilization of restrain alternative and/or utilizes the least restrictive form of restrain possible and supports and enhances patient self-determination
• Demonstrate knowledge of VA policies, procedures and clinical protocols

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the interventional radiology nurse position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and support for the department; serves as a consultant to staff; assists in interpreting policies and procedures for staff.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Works closely with others VA Medical Centers and community facilities to remove obstacles that would impede the Veteran from utilizing the services of those medical centers not available at our facility
• Participates in clinic for setting patient goals of care as part of the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in the development and implementation of recommended policies and procedures as related to Case Management and/or designated clinical area
• Provides for the educational needs of the health care team regarding Case Management and/or topics specific to designated clinical care
• Maintains and upgrades own knowledge base and skills regarding Case Management and/or specific clinical areas and applies this knowledge to nursing practice
• Participates in clinical research/EBP within designated area and/or related to Case Management
• Establishes effective networking relationships with peers and professionals within the community as related to Case Management
• Receives alerts for new patient consults, assist with ordering and coordinating appropriate tests, obtaining outside reports and communications with the referring provider, private institutions, and physicians, to expedite patient appointments

I would like to submit my application for the interventional radiology nurse opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for scheduled procedures Monday – Saturday and are available for emergent treatment on a 24 hour basis.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Critical Care/ICU experience preferred
• May require PALS certification as dictated by the patient population served
• Skilled in Office Windows applications such as Word, Excel, , web navigation and use of information processing tools
• Able to work in a team environment and get along well with diverse personalities
• Expertise in time management, independent working and complex problem solving
• Supervises and assists tech as necessary
• When scrubbing, performs same duties as Radiology Tech
• Acts as a resource to other members of the team