Nicole Nel

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the Nursing Manager position within your esteemed Private Pharmaceutical Group. As a professional nurse and midwife currently working at Mediclinic Cape Gate in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit since 2022, I am excited about the opportunity to expand my leadership skills and clinical expertise in a new and dynamic environment.

Over the course of my career, I have developed a strong foundation in clinical nursing, previously serving as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner in a private clinic setting. I have also gained valuable experience working in various private healthcare facilities, including previous roles within Mediclinic, where I honed my skills in patient care, staff coordination, and healthcare administration.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I worked in a primary healthcare clinic, where I was responsible for screening, testing, and participating in a national vaccination campaign with Dischem, my former employer. This experience enhanced my ability to manage teams under pressure, adapt quickly to changing healthcare needs, and prioritize patient safety and quality care.

Currently, I assist with audits and quality initiatives in my unit, and I am committed to continuous professional development. I have taken the initiative to pursue further leadership and management training to prepare myself for advanced roles within healthcare administration.

I am passionate about delivering high standards of care, fostering strong team collaboration, and ensuring compliance with best practices in patient safety and clinical excellence. I am confident that my clinical experience, leadership potential, and dedication to patient-centered care make me a strong candidate for the Nursing Manager position.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background and goals align with the vision of your organization.

Sincerely,

• Documented and resolved
• Supervised team of 6 staff members.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
• Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
• Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
• Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
• Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
• Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to patients in ward and clinic enviroments
• Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
• Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
• Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
• Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
• Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
• Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
• Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
• Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
• Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
• Patient Transfer

• Criminal Record: None
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: South African
• Driving License: Code 8 Drivers License
• Marital Status: Married

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• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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