Dear Hiring Manager,

I am pleased to be writing to you today to apply for a nursing position

within your team. I am currently a student at NorQuest College and I am
expected to graduate this April. I would love to have the opportunity to work on
your unit and utilize my skills learned in theory and in clinical practice to be a
great contributor to your staff. I promise to take my lifelong passion for nursing
and apply this to my practice so that I can be the best nurse that I can be for your
unit and for the clients. I have had dreams of becoming a nurse for my entire life,
and I am so delighted to finally begin my career in nursing.
I love to take initiative and try new things. I am punctual, flexible,
dedicated, and always willing to learn new ideas and improve myself as an
employee. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work in a career where I will
always be challenging myself, learning new things and growing as a nurse
throughout the years. I would greatly enjoy having the opportunity to speak with
you in person to discuss how my skills and experiences will benefit your
institution, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Vanessa Gamble

Vanessa Gamble
5045 Whitemud Road
Edmonton, Alberta

587-340-4896
vanessachelsea92@hotmail.com

Objective:
To obtain a full time, part time, or casual position as a Practical Nurse.

Education:
2014-2016

Norquest College
Practical Nursing
Edmonton, AB

2011-2013

Cape Breton University 2nd year

BSc (Major in Biology)
Sydney, NS

2008-2011

Sydney Academy
Grade 12 Diploma
Sydney, NS

Work Experience:
June 2015 present Nurse Next Door, Edmonton, AB
Health Care Aide
Provide care for clients in their homes or facilities. Providing
assistance with activities of daily living to providing total care
depending on the needs of the client
Engage clients in activities suitable to their abilities and interests
Provide companionship
Occasionally accompany clients to doctors appointments or to and
from surgery
April 2014 - Sept. 2014 Megan Leblancs Cleaning Company, Edmonton, AB

Housekeeper
Responsible for cleaning, dusting and disinfecting all surfaces in
the clients homes
Worked as a seasonal employee

2009-2013 Eclipse Stores Inc., Mayflower Mall, Sydney, NS

Sales Associate/Shift Manager (as of 2011)

Trained to open and close the store without supervision
Sales motivated and focused on customer service as the top priority
Operate register and handle cash
Responsible for safe and nightly deposits
Supervise up to three employees
Ensure all housekeeping duties are completed during slow periods
and store is clean and tidy before leaving shift

2008-2009 Burger King, Sydney River, NS

Cashier
Trained in front cash, drive thru, and kitchen
Prepared orders for customers in a timely manner
Ensured satisfaction of every customer
Completed housekeeping tasks during slow periods/before leaving
shift

Volunteer Work:

Sydney Academy 30 Hour Famine (2009)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bingo (2010)
Health Park Early Learning Centre After School Program (2009-2013)
Cape Breton University Students Union Womens Centre (2011-2013)

Clinical Experience

Attended clinical placement for long term care at Devonshire Care

Centre (May 2015)
Attended clinical placement for medicine at University of Alberta
Hospital (September 2015)
Attended clinical placement for orthopedic surgery at University of
Alberta Hospital (October 2015)

References
Available upon request