Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last six years in critical care and emergency settings, where every shift brings a different challenge. In that time I’ve helped stabilise patients across a wide acuity range, and I’ve learned to prioritise quickly. For example, last quarter our team reduced the time to initial assessment for deteriorating patients by 15 minutes on average, thanks to a streamlined handover and clear escalation steps. My focus is on thorough assessment, accurate care planning, and ongoing evaluation. I regularly collaborate with doctors, allied health, and ward nurses to coordinate care plans, administer medications safely, and monitor responses. I’m comfortable with critical care equipment, ventilated patients, and rapid response workflows, and I translate complex information into practical guidance for patients and families. At [Previous Company], I led a small project to update our sepsis protocol documentation and staff training, which significantly improved early recognition and documentation accuracy. I’ve supported supervising enrolled nurses and health workers on shift, ensuring tasks are allocated efficiently and care plans are followed. I also contribute to health education and prevention efforts with real-world context from the bedside. I’m keen to bring my hands-on experience to [Company Name] in the Registered Nurse role. I’m available for a chat at your convenience and can provide references from colleagues who have worked with me on high-pressure units. Kind regards, [Your Name]