Johnna Coates is applying for an LPN position. She graduated from nursing school in 2009 and has been licensed as an LPN since September 2009. She has experience working in rehabilitation centers, home health care, and as a direct care worker. Her cover letter requests an interview and provides her contact information.

1. Johnna Coates
1221 Brookview Drive # 39
Toledo, Ohio 43605
(419) 270-5676
jjclpn@yahoo.com
Enclosed please find a copy of my resume’ . I have recently graduated on May 8, 2009
from Athena Career Academy with a certificate in practical nursing. I have acquired my
license in practical nursing on September 17 of 2009. I am very interested in working in
your facility as an LPN. I feel that I could bring many of strengths along with my positive
attitude as a team player that will contribute to a good work environment for your staff
as well as the patients.
In working at the various clinical sites during my education experience, I have increased
my understanding of what it really means to be a nurse, the effort it takes to care for a
patient's illness as well as their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. My experience in
working with the nurses during my education have also taught me the importance of
prioritizing care, time management while still providing good quality care to patients.
I hope I will be selected for an interview in the near future and I look forward to hearing
from you. My telephone number along with my address, and e-mail address are
included at the top of this letter. If I do not hear from you within the next 2 weeks I will
contact your office to ascertain the status of my application.
Sincerely,
Johnna Coates
1221 Brookview Drive #39

2. Toledo, Ohio 43605
(419) 270-5676
JJCLPN@yahoo.com
Objective:
A beginning licensed practical nurse position that will provide the opportunity for
professional advancement and growth toward providing quality care for patients, and
also patients in need of wound care.
Skills:
 Work effectively in stressful situations
 Communicate in a professional, and positive manner
 Bilingual English/American Sign Language
 Excellent critical thinking skills
 Experienced team player
 Supportive with patients, families, and co-workers, management
Education + Certificate
Athena Career Academy in Toledo, Ohio
Certificate in Practical Nursing, May 2009
Healing Touch: certificate, May, 2009
IV Therapy: Certificate, May, 2009
Waterford Commons: (Clinical setting) in Toledo, Ohio
In-Service for Wound Care
 Participated in patient dressing changes using clean and sterile technique
 Educated on the different types of wound treatments, equipment, and wound

3. infections
Relevant Experience
Sylvania Care and Rehab Center: Toledo,Ohio
Rehabilitation Center: 2011-2012
Provided and assisted in wound care, medication administration,
tube feedings, computer charting, patient care
Richards Health Systems: Toledo, Ohio
Home Health Nurse: 2010- 2011
 Provided patient care in the home
 Experience in trach care, ventilators, suctioning,
wound care,
 patient assessments, reporting to management in a timely manner,
frequent communication with patients family members,
Fairview Manor:Toledo,Ohio
Rehabilitation Care Center:2009-2010
Provided patient care, medication administration, IV therapy,
Patient education
Anne Grady Corporation, Holland, Ohio
Direct Care Worker II: 2002-2008
 Maintained dignity, privacy, and direct care to individuals in the community with
MRDD
 Earned medication certification, cpr training, and earned recognition for my part as a
team player
 Provided professional hair care to the individuals

4. Johnna Coates
1221 Brookview Drive #39
Toledo, Ohio 43615
(419) 270-5676
JJCLPN@yahoo.com
References
Heather Parish
Healthcare Worker
419-787-3391
Ruth Allen
Homecare Worker
419-244-5623
Dorthy Randall
419-266-2085
Alexis McFollins
419-902-5763