Cover Letter

Geraldine Nche Akwa

(281) 005-0078

[email protected]

Houston, TX 80003

January 13, 2025: Cover Letter

Hiring Manager

City General Hospital

123 Healthcare Way

Houston, TX 77001

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am delighted to apply for the Emergency Room Nurse position at City General Hospital. With over seven years of comprehensive experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, and emergency nursing, combined with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your esteemed healthcare organization.

Currently, as an ER Registered Nurse at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, I have developed the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. My role requires quick and precise assessments of critical injuries and trauma, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through timely interventions. I excel in emergency care protocols, such as triage and life-support measures, and am adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care. My bilingual proficiency in English and French enhances my ability to serve diverse patient populations effectively.

I have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in nursing care throughout my career. My educational foundation and hands-on experience have enabled me to develop expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and therapeutic interventions. I am particularly drawn to City General Hospital for its reputation for delivering exceptional care and its dedication to innovation in healthcare.

I am eager to bring my skills, passion for nursing, and dedication to improving patient outcomes to your team. Thank you for considering my application. I would be delighted to discuss how my background and experience align with the needs of City General Hospital.

Sincerely,

Geraldine Nche Akwa

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Resumes and cover letters are a practical way to market your unique knowledge and skills, especially to prospective employers.  Resumes should be positive, factual, visually appealing, and customized to the situation and reader.  A resume should not be an autobiography, but a snapshot of important details. 

You should design your resume in such a way that it can be read easily and the information processed quickly.  As you complete your bachelor of science in nursing degree, you will experience expanded career possibilities and new opportunities.  A well-written resume is a great tool to assist you in achieving your professional goals.

This assignment has two components.  You will create a cover letter with a resume for a specific job opening and network with your peers about future career opportunities.  Follow the instructions and assessment criteria closely to ensure you complete all aspects of this assignment.

Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:

• Create a resume and cover letter that summarize relevant professional experience, education, and skills that apply to a specific job opening.

Resources

• Textbook: Leading and Managing in Nursing
• Website: Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
• Website: American Association of Colleges of Nursing(AACN)
• Career Toolbox: Resumes and Cover Letters, Interviewing Tips
  

  Cover Letter

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. In your textbook, Leading and Managing in Nursing, review the sections in Chapter 27 that discuss the curriculum vitae (CV), resume, and cover letter.
3. To review the essentials of developing resumes, visit the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) website.
4. Visit the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) website on Leading Initiatives and Publications.
   1. Click on the link to the article titled, “What Every Nursing Student Should Know When Seeking Employment”. Read this interview tip sheet for baccalaureate and higher degree prepared nurses.
5. The following supplemental resources are provided to help you complete this assignment:
   1. Review the content Resumes and Cover Letters and Interviewing Tips located in the career toolbox under the course menu tab. 
6. This is a two-part assignment; development of a cover letter and a resume.
7. Identify a position you are interested in pursuing after completing your bachelor of science in nursing degree.  Consider the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities you need in order to qualify for the position.
8. Compose a well-written cover letter specific to the position you are interested in pursuing after completing your bachelor of science in nursing degree.  A cover letter should generate interest in yourself as an employee by highlighting your qualifications and explaining what you can offer the organization. 
9. Compose a well-written, concise resume specific to the above position.
10. Include the following criteria when completing this assignment:

1. Concise resume specific to a position you are interested in pursuing after completing your bachelor of science in nursing degree including:

1. 1. 1. Contact information
      2. Objective
      3. Education
      4. Work experience
      5. Professional affiliation (states of licensure,  certification, membership)

1. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to the 5.4 Assignment submission page by the end of the workshop.