Sarah Elser 991 Herricksville Road Quincy, MI 49082 Mr.

George Hunter Vice President, Human Resources Allegiance Health 205 N. East Ave Jackson, MI 49201 Dear Mr. Hunter, I was pleased to learn of the current Emergency Room nursing position at Allegiance Health. As I close in on completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, I am seeking employment at an exceptional healthcare facility to which I can contribute my knowledge, excellent work ethic, and high moral standards to a lifelong career as a skilled registered nurse. I have two years of experience in an acute care medical/surgical/pediatric setting, as well as another three years of experience in acute rehab and long term care. Caring for such a wide variety of patients has significantly increased my critical thinking ability as well as my capability to learn quickly and efficiently. My experience as a unit manager proved invaluable in my growth as a strong leader, as well as helped me to become more financially responsible in everyday tasks and work. As an energetic, coachable, and educationally focused registered nurse, I am confident that I would be a positive and beneficial addition to your exceptional healthcare facility. I fully believe that Allegiance Health is an upstanding organization that will encourage, support, and benefit from my high professional expectations and standards. Thank you for your consideration of my application for this position, and I sincerely look forward to speaking with you. Thank you, Sarah Elser

Sarah Gae Elser

991 Herricksville Road Quincy, MI 49082-1154 517.499.9892 / 517.542.0122 sarahgelser@hotmail.com

Objective:

To utilize my education and experience to obtain a registered nursing position and begin my career at Allegiance Health. FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Big Rapids, MI Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Anticipated Graduation August 2014) KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Battle Creek, MI Associate Degree of Nursing (May 2011) KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Battle Creek, MI Certificate of Practical Nursing (May 2010) TRI STATE UNIVERSITY (Currently Trine University), Angola, IN Bachelor of Science (May 2008) Majors: Pre-Med and Biology Minor: Chemistry

Education:

Work History:

Registered Nurse, Surgical/Pediatrics Unit Staff Nurse Community Health Center of Branch County, 274 E. Chicago, Coldwater, MI December 2011-present I am responsible for coordinating the care of surgical, medical, and pediatric patients in a busy community hospital inpatient unit. Assessing the needs of patients, I efficiently implement the nursing process and monitor for any changes in patient condition while carrying out physician orders and notifying physicians of acute changes when necessary. Working closely with many disciplines in a team atmosphere, I delegate to support staff appropriately and effectively to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Registered Nurse, Unit Manager/Wound Care Nurse Arbor Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 151 2nd Street, Spring Arbor, MI June 2011-December 2011 Oversaw care for long term and short term rehab residents. Performed skilled assessments on residents with a change of condition as well as coordinate the residents plan of care with attending and consulting physicians. I worked closely with many disciplines such as social work, therapy, psychiatry, and activities to provide the best possible outcomes for residents and be their advocate. As manager of a 32 bed unit, I was responsible for the overall coordination of these residents as well as supervision of the nursing staff working on this unit. As the facility wound nurse, I made weekly and as needed rounds on all residents with wounds and did assessments and documentation accordingly; also worked closely with attending physicians as well as wound care specialists to promote adequate wound healing. Practical Nurse, Licensed The Laurels of Coldwater, 90 N Michigan Ave, Coldwater, MI 49036 October 2010-June 2011 Care for patients in a long term care and short term medical rehabilitation setting by performing assessments, administering medications and assisting with activities of daily living. Utilize nursing education and experience by investigating abnormal clinical assessment findings and

corroborate with other nurses and attending physicians to ensure patients functioning at maximum capacity. Nursing Assistant, Certified The Manor of Battle Creek, 675 Wagoner Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49017 December 2008-June 2009 Provided basic patient care under the direction of LPNs and RNs by assisting with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulation, and transfers, among others. Assessed vital signs and determined abnormal changes in patients condition to report to the charge nurse. License / Certifications: Current licensure in the state of Michigan, expiring March 2014. BCLS certified, expiring April 2014. PALS certified, expiring June 2015.