Pharmaceutical Sales Resume

Desired Industry: Biotech	SpiderID: 2583
Desired Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia	Date Posted: 5/16/2005
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 06/20/05
Desired Wage: 60,000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
Registered Nurse with a strong record of medical industry knowledge
and pharmaceutical insight developed through nursing experience,
specialized training, continuing educational efforts, and a B.S. in
Nursing. Committed to making a transition into pharmaceutical sales
and generating revenue and market share growth.

Experience:
Renal Care Group, Lawrenceville, GA, 03/05 - Present
Fresenius Medical Care, Alpharetta, GA, 11/04 - 03/05
Charge Nurse. Manage daily shift operations, including employee
supervision, patient/family relations, making nurse-patient
assignments for up to 6 nursing staff members, and providing direct
care to up to 17 patients.
* Lead in-services for new staff and student RN's in areas
including medical equipment applications, medication administration,
and a broad range of diagnoses, disease processes, treatments, and
protocol changes.
* Administer IV antibiotics and medications, handle escalated
patient/family issues, answer staff questions regarding patient
assessments, and prepare extensive documentation of patient status
for supervisor on the next shift.
* Provide extensive patient and family education on illness
process, diet, and treatments.
* Work with physicians from numerous specialties; consult with
physicians on treatment plans; and advise physicians to incorporate
my personal recommendations/ideas into treatment plans.
* Ensure unit-wide compliance with infection control
procedures/policies and oversee the unit's adherence to quality
control standards.
* Continuously gain knowledge, additional education, and experience
regarding the side effects and contraindications of medications as
well as their effects on the disease process.

Education:
B.S., Nursing, University Of Rochester, Rochester, NY (1997)

* Professional Registered Nurse Licenses: GA-RN 1741174; NY-549255-5
* BLS Certified

Skills:
Strengths and Achievements:

* Leading public health educational programs, conducting
presentations, coordinating in-services, and leading hands-on
training that provides knowledge on clinical/medical research and
teaches health care professionals the specific uses and patient
applications of product and equipment technologies.
* Building relationships with nurses, administrators, and
physicians from numerous specialties.
* Working with new equipment technologies supported by experience
scrubbing in on various surgical procedures.
* Talking with pharmaceutical sales reps about products and
observing their sales strategies.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint; Corel WordPerfect

Additional Information:
MELISSA A. JONES
3725 Shiloh Ridge Run * Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 572-6521 * Email: melissaacnj@yahoo.com

Dear Hiring Manager:

At this point in my career, I am interested in making a planned
career transition into a pharmaceutical sales position by using my
experience as a Registered Nurse. Enclosed is a resume for your
review that provides a more detailed overview of my professional
background, skills, and education. Some of the strengths that
demonstrate my qualifications for the sales position include:

* Building relationships and working with physicians from numerous
specialties and quickly adapting to different physician personality
types.

* Experience meeting and talking with pharmaceutical/medical sales
reps from numerous companies.

* Experience leading training sessions and in-services for staff
members and providing patient education.

In addition, I am committed to: (1) learning the applications of
your company's products; (2) selling physicians on product benefits;
and (3) encouraging them to incorporate products into their daily
prescribing habits. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with
you for an interview to communicate my enthusiasm, willingness to
learn, and interpersonal skills that will make me successful in
pharmaceutical sales. Please contact me at your convenience to
schedule a time to meet.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Melissa A. Jones

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Melissa Jones
Street:	Phone: 770-572-6521
City: Suwanee	Fax: -
State: Georgia
Zip: 30024
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