Wound Ostomy Nurse Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the wound ostomy nurse position.

Previously, I was responsible for education to patients, family, and other healthcare professionals individually and in-group settings related to ostomy, wound care and skin care management.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrates best practice in competence and knowledge in the assessment, treatment, and care of patients from infancy to geriatrics*
• Lead and participate in quality improvement projects*
• Utilize and evaluate best evidenced-based practice to provide quality treatment for wound, ostomy, and continence patients*
• Provides education to hospital staff and community providers*
• Supports departmental goals and unit activities*
• National Certification in Wound and Ostomy (CWON)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills to understand and anticipate needs of a dynamic multidisciplinary skin/wound/ostomy team
• Complete education regarding wound and ostomy care and pressure injury staging and seek out education specific to these concerns in the pediatric patient

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for education and consultation for patients and their families who are undergoing ostomy surgery, and patients with pre-existing stomas who are experiencing difficulty managing their care; serve as a consultant in the management of patients with altered skin integrity, including pressure ulcers, complex wound care and ostomy related skin issues.

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:

• Aptitude with EHR systems
• Current CWON or CWOCN certification(s)
• Graduate of an BSN nursing program
• Demonstrated evidence of competent nursing practice in wound, ostomy and continence care
• Related nursing specialty certification
• Graduate of a Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) accredited, professional education program
• Wound and Ostomy care highly preferred
• Able to meet job duties of Clinical Nurse II

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultative services for all skin and wound issues including pressure ulcers to providers, nursing staff and patients.

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:

• Develop and/or contribute to the development of innovative wound and ostomy care, including participating in new product trials
• Graduation from an NLNAC and/or CCNE accredited BSN program
• Active membership in a professional nursing organization with leadership role(s) preferred
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• The wound care ostomy supervisory APRN provides leadership in the application of nursing process, organizational processes and/or systems
• Effective communicator skilled and tactful in dealing with patients, families and staff
• Graduate of an accredited associate, diploma or baccalaureate program in nursing
• Current board certification in WOCN

In response to your job posting for wound ostomy nurse, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for feedback, encouragement and enthusiasm for improvement work at the unit level in terms of pressure injury and risk assessment documentation and documentation of wound and ostomy care.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Use of personal vehicle, valid operator’s license and car insurance
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• CWOCN preferred from WOCNB Accreditation
• Effective verbal and written communication and interaction with all internal and external customers
• Demonstrates clinical expertise specific to age of population served
• California Nurse Practitioner
• Patient skin care procedures
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to accurately relay information on patients and their families, both verbally and in written form

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for and coordinates education for the SVH interdisciplinary team regarding “best-care of wound/ostomy patients”, including but not limited to nursing, radiology, rehabilitation therapies, pharmacy, dietary and case management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated oral, written and computer skill to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, all members of the care team, manager, directors
• Demonstrated skill in customer service to provide exceptional patient and family experiences
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management, counseling, and negotiation
• Active RN Massachusettes license
• BLS Certification req
• Certification as CWOCN
• Registered Nurse, graduate from an approved School of Nursing (BSN is preferred)
• Works in a team environment to efficiently promote a positive experience in all aspects of patient care with compassion and kindness