To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Desiree Edwards and I am a licensed family nurse practitioner. I have a great interest in providing high-quality care for patients in diverse settings and would appreciate being considered as a candidate in joining your team. Although, this would be my initial position as a practicing nurse practitioner, I have been in the medical field for over three years. I am proficient in stroke care, neuro progressive care as well as phlebotomy and intravenous placement. Throughout my career I have developed a proven reputation for providing optimal care to my patients.

I began my nursing career in 2016 at Methodist Hospital is San Antonio, TX where I was employed for two and half years. I was committed to Methodist Hospital and truly loved working there. In 2019 I then moved to Brownsville, TX where I completed my family nurse practitioner clinical rotations and doubled up on semesters in order to sooner complete my masters program. Throughout my nursing experience I assessed patient needs, developed and implemented patient plans with multidisciplinary teams as well as, evaluated and maximized the delivery in the quality of patient care. Being that I am from Brownsville, TX and have lived in many parts of Texas, I am able to work with patients of all socioeconomic, demographic, and religious backgrounds. This has taught me how to quickly adapt to changing environments, while understanding and meeting the very different needs of others. I love that I was able to live in different communities because it also taught me how important it is to embrace and accept diversity of all kinds.

I am positive, outgoing, adaptable, hardworking and am a good listener. I highly value team collaboration and understand how important effective communication is among staff and patients. As a healthcare provider, I enjoy learning as well as applying acquired knowledge into patient-centered care that focuses on safety and effective team collaboration. In 2017 I was a Daisy Award nominee within my first six months as a new registered nurse, which I am very proud of. My personal philosophy as an advanced practice nurse is to create a relationship with the patients I provide care to, so that trust is built in order to make a positive impact in their lives.

I am confident that my learned skills, clinical experiences, and compassion for patients will help to benefit me at your practice. I hope that you will consider me as an interview candidate and I look forward to discussing this job opportunity with you. Thank you for your attention and consideration.

Sincerely,

Desiree Edwards MSN, APRN, FNP-C, BSN, RN

Desiree Edwards

MSN, APRN, FNP-C, BSN, RN

11601 Zachary Ln, McKinney, TX 75071

956-***-**** adg0g5@r.postjobfree.com

Caring and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner who is able to adapt and work calmly and proficiently under pressure. Displaying essential skills, such as time management, effective communication, leadership abilities and multi-tasking capabilities, while promoting patient safety and beneficence.

Professional Experience

Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX

Neuro-Tele (Certified Stroke Unit) / Neuro Progressive Care - BSN RN October 2016 - April 2019

Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications and performing procedures. Collaborating with physicians, patients, and patient family members, while consistently apply the nursing process, through the use of critical care thinking skills, using scientific judgment, increasing technical and leadership skills, and evaluating patient outcomes, while independently ensuring that patient safety and satisfaction remains a priority.

Worked primarily with the older adult population including: strokes, spinal fusions, and decompressive laminectomies.

Education

Bradley University Peoria, IL

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner December 2019

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science in Nursing August 2016

The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Science in Biology August 2013

South Texas Academy of Medical Technology San Benito, TX

Completion of High School diploma August 2008

Phlebotomy certification

Clinical, Leadership, Honors, and Volunteering

Completed Clinical Hours: BSN RN (500 Clinical Rotation Hours) and FNP (750 Clinical Rotation Hours ranging from infants to geriatrics)

Leadership: Peer Interviews (Methodist Hospital, 2017-2018)

*Daisy Award Nominee (2017): Nurses are nominated by patients, family members or other staff members who have experienced or observed extraordinary compassionate care being provided by the nurse.

Honor Societies: University of Texas Student Nurses’ Association (2014-2016), Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society (2013), UTSA Honor Society (2013), Pre-Medical Honor Society (2012)

Volunteer: (2011-2017) for the following: Houston Food Bank, March of Dimes, Silverado Memory Care Facility, Pre-medical Fiesta Fundraiser, Diploma Dash, Multiple Sclerosis Bike, The Buddy Walk, Haven for Hope, Breast Cancer Run, Morgan’s Wonderland, United Service Organization, and Alzheimer’s Run

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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