September 10, 2015

Dear Nurse Recruiter,

I am writing in response to the opening of the Winter 2016 RN New Grad
Residency Program at UCLA Health. I am currently enrolled in the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing Program at the University of Arizona and will graduate in
December 2015.
As a student, my clinical rotations and experiences have allowed me to
practice my nursing skills in several different hospitals throughout Tucson,
AZ. For instance, working on a pediatric medical-surgical unit with 4-5
patients with different acuities required me to prioritize my tasks, and
organize my day effectively. In order to prioritize my tasks, I had to assess
and critically think about my patients needs. Nursing school has also
allowed me the opportunity to work in teams to plan and implement several
interventions around the community, which enabled me to develop a strong
appreciation for research and evidence-based nursing practice.
My volunteer experience in health care has helped me build a strong
foundation in caring for patients and their families. As a summer volunteer at
the Phoenix Children's Hospital, I worked in the Emergency Department,
NICU, and Rehabilitation unit. Working on these units enabled me to
communicate with pediatric patients and their families effectively. In
addition, providing assistance around the nurses' station enhanced my
clerical skills. My main task as a volunteer was to ensure that all patients and
families were as comfortable as possible, which allowed me to gain
experience assessing patient's basic needs.
My work experience in health care has shaped me in becoming a highly
compassionate and motivated nurse. This summer I worked as a nursing
assistant at Camp Lokanda in New York, where I cared for children between
the ages of 7 and 16. This enabled me to further appreciate working with
pediatric patients and their families. This position also provided me with the
opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all patients
received quality care in an effective and timely manner. For example, during
sick calls the health center staff would see at least 40 patients at one time
and my responsibility was to triage patients and work with doctors, nurses,
nursing assistants, and other camp staff to ensure that all campers were
treated appropriately.
I have included a resume to provide you with more details about my
experiences and background. I would enjoy speaking to you further about my
complimentary skills for the RN New Grad Residency Program. I am eager to
apply my energy, experiences, and enthusiasm to this position and look

forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Dalina Alvizo
602-820-3788
dalina93@email.arizona.edu