Potential Cover Letter

I read your job posting on snagajob.com in December of 2013 and became interested as I am confident that my skills I have acquired will qualify me to be your Medical Office Administrator. 

In the year 2013, I took a yearlong medical assisting program where I learned various skills including computer skills, business skills, and clinical skills. I am proficient at answering phones, greeting patients, processing business communications, and filing. I also know how to use effectively Microsoft Word, Pages, and Google Docs. My keyboarding speed is 60 words per minute with 100 percent accuracy.

I am a very responsible, goal oriented individual. Throughout my years in high school, I have acquired many honors and recognitions. In my medical assisting class, I was recognized as October Student of the Month and received the award of perfect attendance. I also received many recognitions in my career as a high school field hockey player. I was nominated as captain of the 2013 team where I lead my team through a very strong season. I was awarded the All-State recognition as well as the All-Star First Team recognition and I was placed on the All-Academic Team. As far as academics, I have been on the honor roll every single year and I maintain a high grade point average. I am confident I am a good fit for this position. 

This opportunity greatly interests me. I hope you will consider all of my qualifications and achievements and will see me as a good fit for this position. I have excellent references who will support my credentials. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Sincerely,

Lauren L. Russell

Thank You Letter for Plastic and Hand

Plastic and Hand Surgical Associates

Mrs. Michele Smith, PA-C

Dr. John Atwood, MD, FACS

Dr. David Fitz, MD, FACS

Ms. Charlotte 

Mrs. Debbie

244 Western Avenue

South Portland, ME   04106

Dear Mrs. Michele Smith, Dr. Atwood, Dr. Fitz, Charlotte, Debbie and Office Staff:

I would like to take this time to sincerely thank you and your staff for hosting me these last eight weeks for my clinical experience.

This experience has gone by way too fast. I am going to really miss coming in to your office every week and viewing all of the neat procedures and especially spending time with all of you. I felt welcome one hundred percent of the time and I learned so much in such a short amount of time. I sincerely appreciate your patience and all of the time you spent with me. I will carry on what I learned in this experience for the rest of my life and will never forget all of you. I will especially remember being able to view several surgeries first hand. I cannot begin to express my appreciation for this opportunity. It was great working with all of your welcome, understanding patient’s and I look forward to a great future in the medical field.

Again, my sincere thanks for this clinical opportunity. This experience has more than confirmed my interest in the medical field, it has given me an insight as to what to expect. I will never forget this experience and I hope as I eventually get out on my own, I will find people as pleasant and warm as all of you to work with. 

Sincerely,

Lauren Russell

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology

Medical Assisting Student

NTHS Essay

 At some point in everyone’s life, there comes a moment when that person has to choose between right and wrong and the consequences of both. That point in my life was my sophomore year in my regular chemistry class. At first, it seemed like a great idea. We worked together to get our work done. As the year progressed, the people I sat with began to slack off a bit and wouldn’t do their homework. They would ask to copy off of me and I agreed at first, because I thought it would be a onetime thing. Well, I was wrong and the more they copied off of me, the more I wanted to do something about it. But at the time, I sort of just let it go because I’m not the type of person to “tell” on someone, especially my friends. 

As I kept blowing it off, they began to take pictures of the study guides to use while they took their tests. They told me that I should do it and the teacher would never know. I refused because I wanted to take the test knowing that I could do it without cheating. As it turns out, my decision proved correct. Those people were caught cheating and given failing grades. 

To me, this incident was a true test of my character and integrity to stay true to myself. Cheating can be very tempting but when you work hard it is not necessary and doing the right thing pays off. I guess the lesson here is, when you’re friends are doing something they shouldn’t be and try to pressure you into it, stick to your guns and do what you believe is the right thing and everything will work out in the end. 

Kitten

There has been a little kitten hanging around my house for the past couple of weeks. She looked so helpless and hungry so we gave her some food and water and she has been coming back for more. As we gave her more food, we would try to gain her trust. Today, my sister and I gained the little kittens trust. She let us pet her and we eventually lured her into a carrier and brought her to the Animal Welfare Society.

I wanted to wright about this because I love animals. We wanted to keep the little kitten but we already have two cats of our own and they most likely wouldn't be accepting of another cat. I feel like I did my deed for the day by helping this little guy so she can get the medical help she needs and eventually be put into a permanent home where she will be loved for the rest of her life.

My Resume

Lauren L. Russell

104 Grant Road – Saco, Maine 04072

Electronic Mail: lauren.russell410@gmail.com

(207) 205-9095  

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly Motivated – Experience as leader of a sports team, volunteer work, team building, and goal driven leader who meets high performance standards efficiently and without error.

• Computer Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Word, Pages, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Macintosh, Windows XP; keyboarding skills of 50 w.p.m. with 100% accuracy.

• Fast Learner, Resourceful – Experience in fast paced, high quality/detail-oriented, customer focused environments.

• Outstanding Interpersonal Skills – Works well with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to treat people with respect and courtesy.

EDUCATION

Diploma – Thornton Academy – projected graduation 6/14, advanced placement classes and honors classes.

Medical Assisting Program One Year Certificate of Completion – Biddeford Regional Center of Technology – projected graduation 5/14.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cashier – April 2013 to Present

Hannaford Supermarkets, Saco, Maine.

Duties include ensuring high level customer service, handling the cash register, and returning carts to their appropriate location.

Ride Attendant – June 2012 to September 2012 (seasonal)

Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco, Maine.

Duties include operating rides in the park, inclusive of: safety purposes, ride maintenance, and keeping the area clean.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Outstanding Student Award - Biddeford Regional Center of Technology – October 2013

Honor Roll – All four years of high school – 2010 to 2014

High School Perfect Attendance Award – 2013 and 2014

All State Field Hockey Team – 2013

All Academic Field Hockey Team – 2013

National Honor Society – Biddeford Regional Center of Technology - 2014

SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Captain – Varsity Field Hockey – 2013

Varsity Track and Field – 2010 to 2012

Student Leadership Council Treasurer – Biddeford Regional Center of Technology - 2013 to 2014

Saco Recreational Youth Field Hockey Referee and Volunteer – 2011 to 2013

Thornton Academy Children’s Winter Carnival Volunteer – March 8, 2014

• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology

• Knowledgeable with vital signs, blood draws, and giving injections

Excellent References Available Upon Request

Captain Speech

The 2013 Field Hockey season was a great one despite ending in heart break. Our team was full of compassion for the game, skill, and most importantly the drive to win. Despite our disappointing playoff game that lasted about three hours, we accomplished so much over the season and should be nothing but proud. With an end record of 11 wins and 4 losses, 61 total goals scored throughout the season and only 11 let in, we were a record setting team that will leave behind a legacy. Morgan Dube will graduate as the all time leading scorer and points leader for the team and I will graduate as the all time assist leader at TA. Each and every player apart of the 2013 team played a key role in our success and this year shall never be forgotten.

I would personally like to thank Coach Smith for everything she has done for me over the past few years. It is going to be hard not coming back to her this coming Fall as her player. I would also like to give thanks to my parents for their support, Mr. Stevens for everything he does, and the TA boosters for all they have given us.

Funny Pictures

I wasn't having a very good day the other day so I decided to go on pinterest and look at funny pictures. Hope you think, they are as funny as I do:

Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Lady Catherine de Bourgh is an overbearing woman who will argue and fight with anyone and everyone just to get her own way. She will not settle for any disagreement; she is bossy, mean, egotistical and so much more, that no one can stand her. She is so mean that she went all the way from her estate to see Lizzy just to tell her that she would be a disgrace to Pemberley if she married Darcy.

In my opinion, the way Austen portrays Lady Catherine is effective in adding humor to the whole novel. Because Lady Catherine is the way she is, it gives room for other characters in the story to make fun of her and of the situation as a whole. Lady Catherine is also a good example of a wealthy, aristocratic, but arrogant women at the time which completely goes against the stereotypical women during the time period.

Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Collins

"Oh! my dear," cried his wife, "I cannot bear to hear that mentioned. Pray do not talk of that odious man. I do think it is the hardest thing in the world, that your estate should be entailed away from your own children; and I am sure, if I had been you, I should have tried long ago to do something or other about it" (52).

This passage emphasizes Mrs. Bennet's lack of knowledge when it comes to money. She's upset because Mr. Collins will be taking over the house and not to her daughters. But by law, the money must be passed on to a man not divided among their daughters to then be spread out throughout several families. The irony of this whole passage, and that Mrs. Bennet does not realize, is that if she was able to have a boy, then none of these problems would have arisen. Therefore, the estate and money being passed onto Mr. Collins is in a way her own fault. 

Darcy's Secret Love for Elizabeth Revealed

"But no sooner had he made it clear to himself and his friends that she hardly had a good feature in her face, than he began to find it was rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes. To this discovery succeeded some others equally mortifying. Though he had detected with a critical eye more than one failure of perfect symmetry in her form, he was forced to acknowledge her figure to be light and pleasing; and in spite of his asserting that her manners were not those of the fashionable world, he was caught by their easy playfulness" (18).

I like this passage because it reveals to the reader's that Mr. Darcy has fallen for Elizabeth, but has a funny way of showing it. He picks apart her every feature and action and criticizes them like she's someone he would never go for. While at the same time admires those little flaws; "beautiful expression", "intelligent", "easy playfulness". In other words, Darcy admires everything about Elizabeth and feels like she is the perfect girl for him. 

AP Exam

After taking the AP Literature and Composition exam today, I feel relieved knowing that everything difficult is now over with for the rest of my senior year. I feel like the exam went okay. The multiple choice set was probably the hardest one we've ever done this year. The essay w=questions seemed to come pretty easy to me. I don't know if my writing improved as much as I would have wanted it to on this exam, but I tried my best in the time that was given.

Even though this class was a struggle at times, I am  really glad I took it. It has greatly improved my writing from last year and has given me a look into literature (even though it's not my favorite thing). This class has been very beneficial and I hope that everyone else in the class feels the same way. :-)

Healthy Snacks

I am always looking for healthy alternatives to snack on when I'm hungry. This chart helps me out a lot because it satisfies whatever I'm craving!

Excited/Scared for College

Now that I have made the final decision about where I want to attend college, I am really excited to go. I even visited the school and can absolutely see myself there in the Fall. I am also very scared for what's to come. Not only am I pursuing one of the most challenging and demanding majors, I am playing field hockey and will have a boyfriend and family back home to try and visit on a regular basis. I'm scared that it will be too much to handle, but I hope that I can do it all successfully.

Although this is a scary step in  my life, it is really exciting to be starting something new and to begin studying the career that I've wanted to do for a long time now. I can't wait to be out there caring for people and making money and living the life I have wanted to live since I was a little girl.

"Tornado Victim Texts 'Goodbye Mom'"

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/05/05/pkg-arkansas-tornado-victim-texts-mom-goodbye.kark.html



When I heard about the boy who texted him mom goodbye right before he was about to die, it broke my heart. But, despite the tragedy, it is also a very moving story. The fact that this young man's lasts thoughts were to make sure he said goodbye to his mother and that he loved her, depicts true humanity and love. Even though this boy's mother is upset by her loss, she can move on knowing that her son truly cared for her and appreciated everything she did for him.

This story makes me appreciate everything my mom does for me. With Mother's Day right around the corner, I will be sure to let her know hoe much I love her and appreciate her. It takes a story like this to make children and parents realize how valuable life is and how easily it can be taken away. So appreciate while you can and be sure to let your loved ones know that they are indeed loved.

Safe Haven: Movie v. Book

As it is the majority of the time, the book was way better than the movie! After watching the movie for the first time, I thought it was amazing and the perfect love story but then I read the book. After the finishing the book, I came to the conclusion that the film makers left out so many key parts from the novel, that it wasn't even the same. Personally, I think Nicolas Spark's writing is amazing and I don't know why they would erase any parts from his novel, but it is what it is and both were still awesome to watch and read if you're in to the whole sappy love story kind of thing. I would highly recommend the book over the movie, even though it was one of my favorites.

My Bucket List

1. Sky dive
2. Work in an emergency room as a nurse
3. Go somewhere exotic
4. Ride in an airplane
5. Own a horse
6. Live on a farm
7. Graduate college
8. Ride a snowmobile in Alaska
9. Go to Hawaii
10. Hike the Appalachian Mountain Trail

Frozen

I recently watched that all famous disney movie that has recently come out, Frozen. I absolutely love this movie. It was perfect in the sense that the storyline fit the intended child viewers, but the little inside jokes and hilarious remarks are what made the movie. Especially Olaf the snowman, my favorite character.

Here are some of my favorite quotes from Olaf:

Olaf: [singing] Winter's a good time to stay in and cuddle / But put me in summer and I'll be a...

[pauses in front of a puddle]

Olaf: ... happy snowman!

Olaf: [after getting pierced by an icicle] Oh, look at that. I've been impaled.

Anna: Olaf! You're melting!

Olaf: Some people are worth melting for.

[begins to melt, grabs his face to stay up]

Olaf: Just... maybe not right this second.

Olaf: Oh, I love it. It's so cute. It like a little baby unicorn.

[touches his new carrot nose excitedly]

Olaf: Hi, everyone. I'm Olaf and I like warm hugs!

If you have not seen this movie, I highly recommend it!!!

Shakespeare Critic for a Minute

My class just recently got done reading Macbeth and I don't know about them, but I really HATED IT. And for that matter, all of Shakespeare's writing. For me, it is so hard to follow and hard to understand that it takes me such a long time, and even when I read it slow and tried to digest what was written, I still couldn't understand. Not only is it the 20th century writing that can be confusing, it is the way that Shakespeare himself prefers to write, and even some critics agree;

"Shakespeare was criticized for mixing comedy and tragedy and failing to observe the unities of time and place prescribed by the rules of classical drama."

Read more: William Shakespeare: Critical Opinion | Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/people/shakespeare-william-critical-opinion.html#ixzz30yO9zhuP

Overall, I do not like Shakespeare's writing and despite what other people may say, I hope I never have to read any of his work again.