Alyssa R.

Abler
21817 Longs Peak Ln Parker, CO 80138 // 303-931-1049 // aabler@email.arizona.edu

Dear Nurse Residency Coordinator,

My name is Alyssa Abler, and I am a dedicated, hard-working, motivated woman who is very interested in
bringing my skills and passion to your prestigious hospital. The Children’s Hospital of Colorado offers a wonderful
combination of my interests and passions. I am confident that through my education, experiences, and my rigorous
clinical rotations, I established excellent time-management skills, and an extraordinary devotion for pediatric nursing,
that I am eager to contribute to your organization to help make it the best it can be.

Throughout my tenure at the University of Arizona Bachelor of Science Nursing Program, I have completed
extensive hours of clinical experience at Southern Arizona VA Healthcare, Tucson Medical Center, St. Joseph’s
Hospital, Northwest Medical Center, and Palo Verde Psychiatric Hospital. During each clinical rotation, I was able to
implement knowledge that I learned in the classroom and apply it to the nursing profession. This gave me the
opportunity to not only improve on my nursing skills and confidence in the nursing profession, but also to learn the
importance of giving quality and safe care to every patient.

During the summer of 2018, I stepped out of my comfort zone to complete an internship in Centennial,
Colorado as a nurse intern for a well-known pediatric office serving more than 15,000 patients. This experience taught
me how to be quick on my feet and mold my nursing skills to meet the needs of each unique patient and his or her
family. Professionally, this internship allowed for me to develop a greater understanding of the basic nursing skills
needed to succeed outside of school, but more importantly, it taught me the joy and compassion that comes with being
a pediatric nurse. In my final semester of nursing school, I was honored to receive a preceptorship position in the
Mother/Baby unit at Tucson Medical Center. During the course of 180 hours, I strengthened my passion for pediatric
care, and developed the necessary skills to transition into a professional role after graduation. Some of the skills that I
developed include time-management, collaboration with medical staff, and the importance of working as a team. This
preceptorship, along with my previous experiences, has laid the foundation for me to become a successful registered
nurse post-graduation.

My hard-working and enthusiastic personality combined with my desire to develop strong, positive
relationships with my colleagues and my patients, make me the ideal candidate for this nursing role. I have a particular
interest in a position in Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the General Pediatric Unit,
and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit through Children’s Hospital of Colorado. I am incredibly interested and open to
either the Anschutz campus or Memorial Hospital. This new-graduate residency program will push me, and ultimately
give me the necessary challenge and preparation to be a successful team member both on the unit and within this
hospital. I would love to be given the opportunity to prove that I am the best fit for the job.

I am eager to discuss this opportunity with you after you have had the opportunity to review my attached
credentials. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best Regards,

Alyssa R. Abler
Alyssa R. Abler
 Alyssa R. Abler
21817 Longs Peak Ln Parker, CO 80138
aabler@email.arizona.edu|303-931-1049

A University of Arizona Bachelor of Science in Nursing student graduate as of December 2018 desiring a
career which fulfills my goals, aspirations, and passion for caring for others while building strong
relationships in the workplace.

EDUCATION:
The University of Arizona, College of Nursing Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduation: December 2018
• Major: Nursing
• Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.50 Major/ 3.71 Minor
Honors/ Awards: Wildcat Excellence Scholarship, Cum Laude
Certifications: CPR, First Aid, IHI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Tucson Medical Center Tucson, Arizona
Student Preceptorship Mother/Baby Unit 180 hours August-September 2018
• Applied nursing knowledge to care for the adult and pediatric population simultaneously
• Collaborated with medical staff to provide optimal care for patients in the hospital setting
• Gained a higher level of professionalism while shadowing a registered nurse while administering daily
patient care responsibilities.
Pediatrics 5280 Centennial, Colorado
Nurse Intern May-August 2018
• Partnered with physicians to provide best care to patients
• Performed key tasks such as medication administration, vaccinations vitals, blood cultures,
hearing/vision screening, newborn screens
• Charted assessments and other key information through the EPIC computer system
The Dacey Family Parker, Colorado
Nanny December 2013-August 2018
• Affectionately cared for two children, ages 2 and 6, for five years
• Engaged children in safe activities incorporating education and physical activity
• Provided 24-hour care for children when parents went out of town
SKILLS:
• Time-management • Skilled in conducting physical examination
• HIPAA Regulations and assessments
• Communication and Collaboration with • Team player with Nursing Staff
Medical Staff • Compassion for each unique patient
• Patient Education
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong Self-Motivation to Care for Patients
STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Tucson, Arizona
Mother/Baby Unit Preceptor, Tucson Medical Center 180 hours+ Neonatal Intensive Care leadership hours
Population Health, 75 hours
Psychiatric Mental Health, Palo Verde Behavioral Health, 75 hours- Clinical experiences in Psychiatric
Intensive Care Unit, Adolescent Unit, and Military Unit
Intensive Care Clinical Rotation, St Joseph’s Hospital, 270 hours- Clinical experiences in Neuro Intensive
Care Unit Telemetry and Intensive Care Unit
Medical-Surgical Clinical Rotation, Northwest Medical Center, 135 hours
Obstetrics Clinical, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 75 hours- Clinical experiences in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby
Unit, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric Clinical, Tucson Medical Center, 135 hours- Clinical experiences in Pediatric Emergency Room,
Middle-School Nursing, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Long Term Care Clinical Rotation, VA Medical Center, 112 hours (Clinical + Lab)

ADDITONAL ORGANZATIONS:
Chi Omega – Zeta Beta Chapter Tucson, Arizona
Collegiate Member August 2014 – May 2018
• Active in philanthropy for kids in need in the Tucson area and with the Make-A-Wish foundation
throughout the country
• A part of the sisterhood support team for sisters requesting further one-on-one support for various
reasons such as schooling or personal matters.
Brent’s Place Aurora, Colorado
Volunteer June 2008-Present
• Interacted and played with children with serious illnesses
• Used communication and organization skills to prepare and cook meals for large groups and families
• Manage finances through fundraising for large events
• Leader as top fundraiser for Kid’s Cure for Cancer Run in 2008
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Tucson, Arizona
Collegiate Honor Society Member August 2014-May 2018
• Maintain a GPA that is a 3.4 or greater
• Participate in service activities that benefit the campus, future careers, and the community
• Focus on leadership development for the community and future career endeavors

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Thunderhawks Competitive Softball Parker, Colorado
Captain of Team October 2005-August 2012
Brent’s Place Aurora, Colorado
Leading Fundraiser July 2008