Patience Bekoe

10722 SE, 238th St. Kent, WA, 98031

pbekoe@email.arizona.edu. 408-817-0446
November 05, 2015
Dear Nurse Recruiter,
My name is Patience Bekoe, a student at the University Of Arizona College Of Nursing. I will be
graduating on December 17th 2015, with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN). I
am pleased to learn of your new graduate residency program at Multicare Health Center in
Tacoma. I am especially interested in caring for the orthopedic/Neurospine population. I have
worked with the adult orthopedic population during my nursing school clinical rotation at Tucson
Medical Center in Arizona.
My second semester orthopedic rotation was the best of all my clinical experiences. I had the
opportunity to care for patient with joint replacements, arthritis, fractures, broken bones, genetic
malformations, and osteoporosis. During the process, I learned good body mechanics, safe
positioning, and transfers. In addition, I learned how to manage my patient pain and how to do a
good neurovascular assessment. One of the reasons why I liked my orthopedic rotation was
because the environment was fast paced. I like to work in fast-paced environment and I thought
the experience was perfect for me. Moreover, I like teamwork, and the environment created just
that.
In addition to the above, I had my preceptorship experience in a rehabilitation unit where I cared
for patient with diverse situations. I cared for patients with Knee and hip replacements, limb
amputations, stroke, back surgeries, diabetic, traumatic brain Injuries, and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. With this rotation, I collaborated a lot with the physicians, physical
therapists, occupational therapists, dieticians and other members of the disciplinary team to help
patients deal with limitations in an adaptive manner, reach their full potential, restore their
previous level of function, and maintain or increase modified levels of independence. My
preceptorship experience was excellent because it provided an opportunity for me to help patient
maintain or recover their independence, which is one of my passion.
These experiences in addition to my other strong clinical skills, outstanding organizational skills,
communication skills, leadership and management skills and my commitment to compassionate
and excellent patient care, will enable me to make a valuable contribution to your Orthopedic/
Med Surg team. My education and experiences makes me an excellent candidate for this
residency program. I welcome the opportunity to discuss with you personally how my skills set
and strengths can benefit your hospital.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Future Orthopedic Nurse