Adrienne R. McCleary PA-C
*** ************ *****, *****, ** 75023 304-***-**** *********@*****.*** Dear Hiring Manager,
I recently came across your job posting for a physician assistant. I am writing to you because I believe that I am a perfect fit for the job description that you detail and I am very interested in obtaining a position in this specific area of healthcare. Currently, I am working as a Physician Assistant at Mon Health Surgical Care in Morgantown, WV and I have been in this position for over 8 years. I first assist in surgery and I’m very involved with preoperative assessment and postoperative care. I also see a wide variety of patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. I am well-versed with carrying out a range of physical examinations and diagnostic tests and interpreting their results with precision. I am registered with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and I was recently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas, as I will be officially calling Texas my home as of August 1, 2019.
I have attached my resume for your consideration. You will find further details of my qualifications, registration, training, and work experience there. I hope you will provide me an opportunity to meet with you and discuss my application and suitability further. Sincerely,
Adrienne R. McCleary, PA-C
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Adrienne R. McCleary PA-C
401 Metropolitan Drive, Plano, TX 75023 304-***-**** *********@*****.*** Objective
Physician Assistant with over eight years of experience in general and vascular surgery seeks full-time employment that will utilize my skills, interests, and passion for providing quality patient oriented care.
Education
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / SCRANTON, PA
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
May 2008 – August 2010
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / MORGANTOWN, WV
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
August 2001 – May 2005
Licenses & Certifications
Current Texas State Physician Assistant’s License – issued 6/25/19
Current West Virginia State Physician Assistant’s License
Current Pennsylvania State Physician Assistant’s License
Current DEA License
NCCPA Board Certified, 9/2/10 – present
BLS and ACLS Certified, 2010 – present
Employment Summary
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MON HEALTH SURGICAL CARE (SUNCREST) / MORGANTOWN, WV NOVEMBER 2010 - PRESENT
Physician Assistant in a fast-paced general and vascular surgery practice at Mon Health Medical Center. Involved in all aspects of inpatient and outpatient care, including preoperative and postoperative care. Surgical first assist in a wide variety of general and vascular surgical procedures. Perform detailed history and physicals, develop and implement treatment plans, order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging studies, inpatient consultations and admissions, and provide quality outpatient postoperative care. PHYSICAL THERAPIST AIDE ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES INC UNIONTOWN, PA DECEMBER 2005 – APRIL 2008
Instructed and assisted patients practicing exercises and functional activities. Administered traction and various other therapeutic modalities. Trained patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices. Performed various clerical duties. Page 3
Applicable Skills
Over eight years of experience as a surgical first assist in a variety of general and vascular surgical procedures, including: carotid endarterectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colon resections, breast biopsies, lumpectomy/mastectomy, thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy, above and below knee amputations, various types of hernia repairs, insertion and removal of venous access devices, wound debridement, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, endoscopy, etc.
Experience in preoperative assessment and postoperative management, including postoperative complications.
Perform various methods of wound closure and wound care.
The skill to work in a diverse and multicultural environment, with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Commitment to lifelong learning, diligence, integrity, attention to detail, and working well with patients and staff.