Cover letter for LVN job(5 samples)
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This article will list samples of “cover letters for an LVN job.”
Examples of cover letters for an LVN job
When applying for an LVN job, your cover letter is an opportunity for you to tell your story, without being stuck in the formatting constraints of the resume. The best format for writing a cover letter is:
- Address the employer with a formal salutation. For example, “Dear/Hello (name of the recipient).” If you do not know the recipient’s name, you can refer to them as the hiring manager.
- The next step is to state the position you are applying for and how you found the opening.
- Make a brief statement about why you’re interested in the position. Write a paragraph about why you are the perfect candidate for the job.
- State your skills and work experience. Ensure your skills and experiences are similar to the job position. When highlighting skills, provide the accomplishment you have achieved.
- Conclude your letter with a forward-looking statement. For example, “I look forward to discussing the position with you further.”
Sample 1: “Cover letter for an LVN job”
“Dear Ms. McCormick:
When I learned of your search for an LVN, I was eager to send along my resume for your consideration. As an enthusiastic and dedicated nurse with five years of experience providing comprehensive care to diverse patients, I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact on your team in this role.
With a Licensed Vocational Nurse Diploma complemented by my solid experience supporting RNs and physicians in various patient support tasks, I am excited to take on new challenges and look forward to the opportunity of building a lasting career with your medical establishment. By acquiring key experience in facility-based patient care, my background has prepared me to excel as your next LVN.
Highlights of my qualifications include the following:
Possessing licensure in the state of California as an LVN; participate in ongoing professional training and development programs to ensure up-to-date knowledge and abilities.
Demonstrating strong abilities in medication administration, vital signs, fluid intake/output monitoring, G-tube feedings, patient data documentation, and daily living support.
Interacting effectively with cross-functional medical teams comprising doctors, nurses, specialists, patients, and families to assess needs and implement appropriate treatments.
Utilizing warm, friendly, and articulate communication style to establish trusting relationships and provide exceptional bedside care.
My dedication to the nursing field and my compassionate, professional nature continues to define my abilities, and will enable me to make an excellent contribution to your facility. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your needs and how my skills can play a role in achieving your objectives.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Bloomfield”
Sample 2: “Cover letter for an LVN job”
“Dear Ms. Dorothy Shreve,
It is my hope to secure a position with your facility Central Valley General Hospital as an LVN. Attached you will find my resume which highlights my experience, skills and qualifications in more depth.
I have graduated from a program in vocational nursing, am licensed and have over six years of practical experience. My skills include the ability to implement patient care standards in licensed vocational nurse activities and to provide care under the supervision of clinicians or physicians. I am also able to assess and evaluate initial patient history, take and blood pressures and temperatures of patients and to assist patients in undergoing routine lab tests, scans and other tests.
It was my task at my last employer to maintain the surrounding area of patients in hygienic condition by changing sheets and helping those who were immobile to use the facilities. It was also my task to maintain the nursing records of patients and I also supported and assisted the clinicians and physicians in delivering patient care at all times.
I have great computer skills and understand the latest medical software packages in order to input the patient’s information, history and vital signs. My verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are quite good which allows me to work with patients and in a team setting with other staff members.
It would be great if I could get the opportunity to speak with you in person about your needs in an LVN. You can reach me at any time to set up an interview by calling (555)-555-5555.
Respectfully,
Signature
Rebecca Livingston
Encl: Resume”
Sample 3: “Cover letter for an LVN job”
“Dear Dr. Carter,
Compassionate, dedicated, and focused are the three things that best define my work as an LVN. I am what your hospital needs to impact patient care in a positive way.
I am fully trained and licensed to work in your facility. I am also ready to jump in as a team player to help you continue toward your goal of 100 percent patient satisfaction. I am committed to helping my fellow nurses and doctors provide the highest level of care.
In the past five years of working as an LVN, I have been commended for my excellent attendance and job performance. Patients often mention my name specifically when complementing the hospital on the level of care they received. I want to bring my caring attitude to your hospital.
Please know I am grateful for your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you and talking more about what a great fit I would be for your staff.”
Sample 4: “Cover letter for an LVN job”
“Dear Hiring Manager,
With this cover letter and the enclosed resume, I would like to express my interest to apply for the LVN opportunity that is open at your hospital (Name of the facility). My background, experience in the field, and medical skills align well with the job description and make me more than a worthwhile candidate for this role.
I am fully trained and have the license to work in your facility. During my past 5 years working as LVN at ***, I have contributed to delivering a high level of patient care and support, and have been commended for my job performance, and caring attitude towards the patients and the hospital. Along with me, I bring along these accomplishments to your company –
- Solid experience supporting registered nurses, and physicians in various patient support activities, excelled in taking up many new challenges and building a lasting relationship with patients and administration.
- Acquiring key experience in facility-based patient care, and my educational background provided me this knowledge to excel in the field.
- Demonstrable ability in medication administration, vital signs, G-tube feedings, patient data documentation, and daily living support; with a friendly and warm attitude to articulate communication styles for building and providing exceptional bedside care.
- Interacting effectively with doctors, nurses, specialists, patients, families, and cross-functional medical teams to assess the needs and implement suitable treatment.
- Participated in professional training and development programs, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of the nursing and medical field.
The best lesson this field taught me is that life is short, and I am blessed with opportunities to help people in any way I can to save their lives. And, I hope that my dedication and passion for the nursing field, along with my work experience will enable me to work with *** in my journey. I look forward to meeting with you at your earliest convenience to discuss how my skills can play a significant role to target your objectives.
I appreciate your time and consideration!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]”
Sample 5: “Cover letter for an LVN job”
“Dear Hiring Manager,
I am pleased to apply for the position of LVN at Centurion Medical. I worked as an EMT before I joined the military and during my time as a medic in Afghanistan the last two years of my deployment. After those experiences, I decided I wanted to go to medical school and focus on emergency medicine for the VA.
I realize that LVN work is not necessarily emergency medicine. A large part of my EMT work and my time as an Army medic consisted of run-of-the mill, non-emergent treatment. In addition to being a medic, I worked in an Afghan clinic during off-hours. Though the town was in the middle of a war zone, I logged more than 150 hours treating the townspeople for regular colds, fevers and broken bones. I also went to their homes and treated them when they were not able to travel to the clinic.
One of the reasons I wanted to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse is that it is a slightly different area than certified nursing assistant or registered nurse. I am able to take on more responsibilities than a CNA, such as giving injections and starting IVs. I have not decided if I want to continue to RN or stay an LVN while I work toward medical school.
One of the lessons I learned in the military is that life is short. Regardless of my job, be it EMT, medic, LVN or doctor, it’s important to help people in any way I can. Medicine is the way I choose to help. I hope to get the opportunity to work with Centurion Medical in my journey. I appreciate your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jax Sampson”
Frequently Asked Questions: Examples of cover letters for an LVN job
How do you brag about yourself in a cover letter?
The Best Ways to Brag On Your Resume
- Assert your accomplishments without over-embellishing.
- Incorporate action verbs that will infuse your descriptions with vitality.
- Provide concrete examples of your successes.
- Create a list of your skills.
What are the types of cover letters?
There are three main types of cover letters: the application cover letter, the prospecting cover letter, and the networking cover letter.
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