1
2
CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Quality Care Nursing Skills
IV Certified/CPR Trained
Excellent Hospital Experience
Proficient Charge Nurse
Proficient Infection Control Preventionist
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
Excellent Tracheotomy Care Skills
Proficient in Medication Administration
Excellent Evidence-Based Practice Skills
Excellent Vent Monitoring Skills
Great Team Player
G/NG-Tube Care
Excellent Multi-Tasking Skills
PROFILE
Highly motivated, meticulous, and ethical Registered Nursing professional with over 21 years of clinical nursing experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Has a comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to deliver quality care, administer medication and adhere to individualized patient plans while utilizing evidence-based practices. IV Certified and CPR trained Charge Nurse, with the demonstrated ability to provide outstanding tracheostomy care, vent monitoring, and facilitate the use of gastrostomy and nasogastric tubes. Practiced in the understanding of nursing guidelines, training, and procedures. Superior knowledge of medical databases, advanced technology, and equipment.
Regarded for outstanding organizational skills, critical thinking ability, and excellent interpersonal communication skills, with an outgoing, professional demeanor. Adaptable, patient, and clear-headed under pressure, prioritizing as needed. Dedicated advocate, acknowledged for answering questions and educating patients in a compassionate bedside manner. Collaborative team player, regarded for the ability to deliver exceptional care with the highest degree of professionalism. Enthusiastic in obtaining a full-time RN position, working in a supervisory capacity on a medical-surgical unit.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Infection Control Preventionist- Stoddard Baptist Global Care, Washington, DC.
(February 2021- Present)
Responsible for conducting rounds, discussing and monitoring infection prevention practices with staff members, collecting infection data from departments, training staff members on how to implement infection prevention practices, conducting outbreak investigation, maintaining records for each case of healthcare-associated infection, ensuring that supplies required for infection prevention activities are available, and inspecting incidents of infections and reporting them to the appropriate person or department.
Restorative Nursing Program Director- Stoddard Baptist Global Care, Washington, DC. (2019- Present)
Responsible for developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the facility’s Restorative Nursing Program, ensuring that the restorative nursing program conforms to applicable laws, regulations, and national restorative nursing requirements and standards, performing administrative tasks such as care planning, charting, and reports, assisting with the enrollment and selection of restorative nursing staff, supervising subordinate restorative staff, counseling and disciplining restorative nursing ...
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12CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESQuality Care Nursing S
1. 1
2
CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Quality Care Nursing Skills
IV Certified/CPR Trained
Excellent Hospital Experience
Proficient Charge Nurse
Proficient Infection Control Preventionist
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
Excellent Tracheotomy Care Skills
Proficient in Medication Administration
Excellent Evidence-Based Practice Skills
Excellent Vent Monitoring Skills
Great Team Player
G/NG-Tube Care
Excellent Multi-Tasking Skills
PROFILE
Highly motivated, meticulous, and ethical Registered Nursing
professional with over 21 years of clinical nursing experience in
dynamic, fast-paced environments. Has a comprehensive
understanding of the skills needed to deliver quality care,
administer medication and adhere to individualized patient
plans while utilizing evidence-based practices. IV Certified and
CPR trained Charge Nurse, with the demonstrated ability to
provide outstanding tracheostomy care, vent monitoring, and
facilitate the use of gastrostomy and nasogastric tubes.
Practiced in the understanding of nursing guidelines, training,
and procedures. Superior knowledge of medical databases,
advanced technology, and equipment.
Regarded for outstanding organizational skills, critical thinking
ability, and excellent interpersonal communication skills, with
2. an outgoing, professional demeanor. Adaptable, patient, and
clear-headed under pressure, prioritizing as needed. Dedicated
advocate, acknowledged for answering questions and educating
patients in a compassionate bedside manner. Collaborative team
player, regarded for the ability to deliver exceptional care with
the highest degree of professionalism. Enthusiastic in obtaining
a full-time RN position, working in a supervisory capacity on a
medical-surgical unit.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Infection Control Preventionist- Stoddard Baptist Global Care,
Washington, DC.
(February 2021- Present)
Responsible for conducting rounds, discussing and monitoring
infection prevention practices with staff members, collecting
infection data from departments, training staff members on how
to implement infection prevention practices, conducting
outbreak investigation, maintaining records for each case of
healthcare-associated infection, ensuring that supplies required
for infection prevention activities are available, and inspecting
incidents of infections and reporting them to the appropriate
person or department.
Restorative Nursing Program Director- Stoddard Baptist Global
Care, Washington, DC. (2019- Present)
Responsible for developing, implementing, directing, and
evaluating the facility’s Restorative Nursing Program, ensuring
that the restorative nursing program conforms to applicable
laws, regulations, and national restorative nursing requirements
and standards, performing administrative tasks such as care
planning, charting, and reports, assisting with the enrollment
and selection of restorative nursing staff, supervising
subordinate restorative staff, counseling and disciplining
restorative nursing staff, and ensuring that resident care plans
are being adhered to.
3. LANGUAGES
Proficient in the English language both written and spoken.
Registered Nurse (RN)- Bridge Point Hospital (Capitol Hill),
Washington, DC
(2016-2019)
Served as an RN, nurse manager, dedicated Supervisor, and
Charge Nurse. Responsible for overseeing and facilitating well-
being, medication administration, and patient teaching for
patient-centered, individualized care in the facility. Adhered to
patient care plans while evaluating plan effectiveness. Acted as
Patient Advocate while serving as a member of a collaborative
team.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Bridge Point Hospital (Capitol
Hill), Washington, DC
(2003-2016)
Responsible for providing wound care and wound dressing
changes, initiating IV lines and administering general and IV
medication, and IV fluid, caring for tracheostomy/ventilator -
dependent patients, facilitating gastrostomy tube and
nasogastric tube care, delivering basic life support, and
administering CPR as necessary.
· Recognized as Employee of the Year.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Northwest Health Center,
Washington, DC.
(2000-2007)
Responsible for recording patients’ medical history accurately,
collecting samples for lab testing, observing patients under
treatment to detect progress or side-effects of medications,
cleaning and dressing wounds, monitoring patients' condition
including fluid intake and output, and creating patient charts,
and assisting with other basic medical care tasks.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION/TRAINING
4. Registered Professional Nurse Trinity Washington University –
Nursing
Department, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)- Graduated in
May 2015 with honor (Cum
laude)- Dean’s List, 2012-2014
IV Certified; CPR Trained, Infection Control Preventionist
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS INDICATED
BELOW:
1). ZERO (0) PLAGIARISM
2). AT LEAST 5 REFERENCES, NO MORE THAN 5 YEARS
(WITHIN 5YRS, OR LESS THAN 5YRS)
3). PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RUBRIC DETAILS,
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6. Points Range:
9 (9%) - 10 (10%)
Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and
professional business manner.
Response is addressed properly.
Response is clear and concise (no more than one page) and
includes a well-written and compelling introduction, body, and
conclusion.
Response uses a professional tone.
Feedback:
7. Points:
Points Range:
8 (8%) - 8 (8%)
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and
professional business manner.
Response is addressed properly.
Response is clear and concise (no more than one page) and
includes an appropriate introduction, body, and conclusion.
8. Response uses a professional tone.
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range:
7 (7%) - 7 (7%)
9. Presentation and formatting are somewhat uneven or
inappropriate for the context.
Response is addressed adequately but may be missing one or
more components.
Response contains an introduction, body, and conclusion but
may be somewhat vague or unclear. May not adhere to the one-
page limit.
Tone is not uniformly professional.
Feedback:
Points:
10. Points Range:
0 (0%) - 6 (6%)
Presentation and formatting are uneven or inappropriate for
the context.
Response is not addressed appropriately.
Response may be missing an introduction, body, and/or
conclusion. Does not adhere to the one-page limit.
Tone is not appropriate or response is missing.
Feedback:
11. The Resume is clear, concise and well organized and includes:
• Name, location (city/town and state), business phone
number, and email address (centered at top of resume)
• Objective: 2–3 sentences describing your goal/objective
for employment
• Certifications & licenses
• Education
• Professional experience
• Honors/Awards
• References
Points:
Points Range:
27 (27%) - 30 (30%)
12. Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and
professional business manner.
Response is addressed properly.
Response contains a clear and well-written objective for
employment.
Response clearly, accurately, and concisely describes
certifications, licenses, education, professional experience, and
honors/awards.
Response provides three references.
Feedback:
13. Points:
Points Range:
24 (24%) - 26 (26%)
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and
professional business manner.
Response is addressed properly.
Response contains a clear objective for employment.
Response clearly and accurately describes certifications,
licenses, education, professional experience, and honors/awards.
15. Response may contain minor errors in presentation and
formatting.
Response is addressed but may be missing a component.
Response contains an objective for employment.
Response describes certifications, licenses, education,
professional experience, and honors/awards, as applicable, but
may be somewhat unclear or disorganized.
Response provides two references.
Feedback:
16. Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 20 (20%)
Response contains errors in presentation and formatting.
Response is not addressed.
Response does not contain an objective for employment.
Response is missing two or more of the following components:
certifications, licenses, education, professional experience, and
honors/awards.
Response provides one or no references.
17. Feedback:
The Portfolio is clear, concise and well organized and
includes:
• Personal philosophy statement
• Personal goals (short term and long term)
• Self-assessment
Points:
Points Range:
45 (45%) - 50 (50%)
18. Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and
professional business manner.
Response contains a well-articulated philosophy statement that
reflects synthesis of concepts.
Response contains clear and well-written personal goals and
self-assessment.
Feedback:
Points:
19. Points Range:
40 (40%) - 44 (44%)
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and
professional business manner.
Response contains a clear philosophy statement that reflects
synthesis of concepts.
Response contains clear personal goals and self-assessment.
Feedback:
20. Points:
Points Range:
35 (35%) - 39 (39%)
Presentation and formatting detracts from the content and/or is
somewhat inappropriate for business.
Response contains a somewhat general philosophy statement.
Personal goals and self-assessment are somewhat vague or
unclear.
Feedback:
21. Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 34 (34%)
Presentation and formatting detracts from the content and/or
are inappropriate for business.
Several or all components are vague, inaccurate, or missing.
22. Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct
APA format for parenthetical/in-text citations and reference list.
Points:
Points Range:
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors
26. Written Expression and Formatting - English Writing
Standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and punctuation
Points:
Points Range:
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors
29. Points:
Points Range:
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
Contains ≥ 5 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that
interfere with the reader’s understanding
Feedback:
30. Show Descriptions
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The cover letter is:
• Presented and formatted in professional business manner
• Addressed properly
• Clear and concise (no more than one page) and includes an
introduction, body, and conclusion
• Written in a professional tone
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Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
90%–100%
9 (9%) - 10 (10%)
Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and
professional business manner.
31. Response is addressed properly.
Response is clear and concise (no more than one page) and
includes a well-written and compelling introduction, body, and
conclusion.
Response uses a professional tone.
Good
80%–89%
8 (8%) - 8 (8%)
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and professional
business manner.
Response is addressed properly.
Response is clear and concise (no more than one page) and
32. includes an appropriate introduction, body, and conclusion.
Response uses a professional tone.
Fair
70%–79%
7 (7%) - 7 (7%)
Presentation and formatting are somewhat uneven or
inappropriate for the context.
Response is addressed adequately but may be missing one or
more components.
Response contains an introduction, body, and conclusion but
may be somewhat vague or unclear. May not adhere to the one-
page limit.
Tone is not uniformly professional.
33. Poor
0%–69%
0 (0%) - 6 (6%)
Presentation and formatting are uneven or inappropriate for the
context.
Response is not addressed appropriately.
Response may be missing an introduction, body, and/or
conclusion. Does not adhere to the one-page limit.
Tone is not appropriate or response is missing.
Feedback:
34. The Resume is clear, concise and well organized and includes:
• Name, location (city/town and state), business phone
number, and email address (centered at top of resume)
• Objective: 2–3 sentences describing your goal/objective
for employment
• Certifications & licenses
• Education
• Professional experience
• Honors/Awards
• References
--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
90%–100%
27 (27%) - 30 (30%)
Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and
professional business manner.
Response is addressed properly.
Response contains a clear and well-written objective for
35. employment.
Response clearly, accurately, and concisely describes
certifications, licenses, education, professional experience, and
honors/awards.
Response provides three references.
Good
80%–89%
24 (24%) - 26 (26%)
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and professional
business manner.
Response is addressed properly.
Response contains a clear objective for employment.
36. Response clearly and accurately describes certifications,
licenses, education, professional experience, and honors/awards.
Response provides three references.
Fair
70%–79%
21 (21%) - 23 (23%)
Response may contain minor errors in presentation and
formatting.
Response is addressed but may be missing a component.
Response contains an objective for employment.
Response describes certifications, licenses, education,
professional experience, and honors/awards, as applicable, but
may be somewhat unclear or disorganized.
37. Response provides two references.
Poor
0%–69%
0 (0%) - 20 (20%)
Response contains errors in presentation and formatting.
Response is not addressed.
Response does not contain an objective for employment.
Response is missing two or more of the following components:
certifications, licenses, education, professional experience, and
honors/awards.
Response provides one or no references.
38. Feedback:
The Portfolio is clear, concise and well organized and includes:
• Personal philosophy statement
• Personal goals (short term and long term)
• Self-assessment
--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
90%–100%
45 (45%) - 50 (50%)
Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and
professional business manner.
Response contains a well-articulated philosophy statement that
reflects synthesis of concepts.
39. Response contains clear and well-written personal goals and
self-assessment.
Good
80%–89%
40 (40%) - 44 (44%)
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and professional
business manner.
Response contains a clear philosophy statement that reflects
synthesis of concepts.
Response contains clear personal goals and self-assessment.
Fair
70%–79%
35 (35%) - 39 (39%)
40. Presentation and formatting detracts from the content and/or is
somewhat inappropriate for business.
Response contains a somewhat general philosophy statement.
Personal goals and self-assessment are somewhat vague or
unclear.
Poor
0%–69%
0 (0%) - 34 (34%)
Presentation and formatting detracts from the content and/or are
inappropriate for business.
Several or all components are vague, inaccurate, or missing.
41. Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct
APA format for parenthetical/in-text citations and reference
list.--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
90%–100%
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors
Good
80%–89%
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
42. Contains 1-2 APA format errors
Fair
70%–79%
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains 3-4 APA format errors
Poor
0%–69%
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
Contains ≥ 5 APA format errors
Feedback:
43. Written Expression and Formatting - English Writing Standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and punctuation
--
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
90%–100%
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors
Good
80%–89%
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)
Contains 1-2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
44. Fair
70%–79%
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains 3-4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
Poor
0%–69%
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)
Contains ≥ 5 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that
interfere with the reader’s understanding
Feedback:
45. Total Points:
100
Name: NRNP_6675_Week10_Assignment1_Rubric
NRNP 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II
Career Planner Guide
Your Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner is due by
Day 7 of Week 10. It is highly recommended that you begin
planning and working on this Assignment as early in the quarter
as is feasible for you. The following checklists outline all of the
items you should include in your Career Planner. Additionally,
the resources below have been provided to assist you in its
development.
Refer to the Walden University Career Center website for
resources and information on how to create cover letters,
resumes, and professional portfolios. You may also choose to
make certain portions of your Career Planner accessible online
to members of your professional network or potential employers
through platforms such as LinkedIn. Sharing on social media is
a useful way to network for many, but it is not a requirement for
46. this assignment.
Checklist for Cover Letter
Cover letters are typically tailored to individual jobs and
companies. For this Assignment, you will select a job posting
you would like to or could potentially apply for and create a
cover letter for it. Your cover letter should be:
· Presented and formatted in professional business manner
· Addressed properly
· Clear and concise (no more than one page) and include:
· Content introduction
· Content body
· Content conclusion
· Written in a professional tone and include:
· Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
· Clear and accurate sentence structure
Checklist for Resume
Your resume should be clear, concise, and well organized, and
it should also include your:
· Name, location (city/town and state), business phone number,
and email address (centered at top of resume)
· Objective: 2–3 sentences describing your goal/objective for
employment
· Certifications & licenses
· Education
· Professional experience
· Honors/Awards (as applicable)
Checklist for Portfolio
Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well organized, and
it should also include your:
· Personal philosophy statement (1-page)
· Personal goals (short term and long term)
· Self-assessment
47. The following items do not have to be submitted but should be
available on request for employers:
· Achievements
· Letters of recommendation (2)
· References (list names, affiliation, and contact information)
(3)
· Certifications and licenses
· Prior degrees
· Transcripts (Note: An unofficial transcript will meet this
requirement.)
· Certificates of attendance for continuing education
· Publications
· Research
· Oral presentations and/or poster presentations
Learning Resources
Resume and Cover Letter Resources:
Canva. (n.d.). https://www.canva.com/
Canva has many resume templates and formats that may inspire
your creativity. (Using Canva is optional.)
Cover Letter Advice (n.d.). Nurse practitioner cover letter
sample 1. http://www.coverletter.us/nurse-practitioner-cover-
letter/
DeCapua, M. (2019). A nurse practitioner’s guide to the perfect
cover letter. Health eCareers.
https://www.healthecareers.com/article/healthcare-news/np-
cover-letter
Hicks, R. W., & Roberts, M. E. E. (2016). Curriculum vitae: An
important tool for the nurse practitioner. Journal of the
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 28(7), 347–352.
48. Gibson, A. (n.d.). Nurse.org career guide series: Ultimate guide
to nursing resumes. Nurse.org.
https://nurse.org/resources/nursing-resume/
Walden University Career Services. (n.d.). Resumes & more.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/resum
esandmore
Portfolio Resources:
Chamblee, T. B., Dale, J. C., Drews, B., Spahis, J., & Hardin,
T. (2015). Implementation of a professional portfolio: A tool to
demonstrate professional development for advanced
practice. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 29(1), 113–117.
Clarke, M. (2019). The importance of a professional nursing
portfolio. HealthLeaders.
https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/importance-
professional-nursing-portfolio
Nurse Practitioner Business Owner. (n.d.). This is why you w ant
to create your professional portfolio today!
https://npbusiness.org/professional-portfolio/
Portfolium. (n.d.). https://portfolium.com/
Portfolium is one example of portfolio software that you could
use to create a portfolio. You may choose your own tool, and it
may be online (Google Sites, Portfolium) or offline (Word,
pdf), as long as you can easily submit the portfolio files or link
to your Instructor.