UCLA Medical Center 4 MICU Administrative Staff, Sherry Xu Unit Director 757 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095 Dear 4 Medical Intensive Care Unit Administrative Staff, My name is Lauren Powell and I am writing to express my interest in obtaining a position in UCLA Healths New Graduate Nurse Residency Program in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). This letter is also in correspondence to my interview invitation from Amanda Lozano, the UCLA Health Sciences Lead Coordinator. I will be a new graduate from the University of Arizona College of Nursing and this position would be a great opportunity to further enhance my skills. I am a highly motivated person that strives for excellence as represented in my core values. My strong clinical background, outstanding organizational skills, and commitment will enable me to make a valuable contribution to your team. My passion for the MICU started in my preceptorship at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona (August 29th-October 1st). In this role, I have collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure best practices and improve patient outcomes. I assumed responsibility for patient care decisions and actions and strived for the safety and quality in the delivery of care. Additionally, I have practiced leadership and strategic decision making skills and utilized time management and teamwork in the healthcare setting. My proficient education and experience has given me insight of ensuring high standards of care for a wide variety of patients. During my clinical experiences, I have witnessed the benefits of exceptional communication skills within the interdisciplinary care team. In instances where a patients wellbeing was in jeopardy, effective communication was instrumental in providing support needed to transform a challenging patient situation into a more manageable one. For example, by collaborating with the team, I have helped implement new strategies and patient safety initiatives to create better patient outcomes. Also as an expected BSN graduate from the University of Arizona, I hope to use my knowledge to further improve the health care experience. With UCLA Health Systems innovation in advanced medical technology, magnet status, and high ranking, I believe there is no better learning environment. I enjoy working in a team environment and believe my work ethic and dedication to this specialty would make me a great asset to your MICU team. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you in the near future. Respectfully, Lauren Powell (623) 692-5780