General Surgery Trauma Application Essay

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In response to the position announcement for a General Surgery Trauma, I have enclosed my resume for your consideration. I would love to work in this department because of its top quality working environment with a wide variety of clinical setting offers the opportunity for me to further develop my knowledge and skills and grow as a professional nurse practitioner. Currently, I am working as a registered nurse at Cardio Vascular Critical Care Unit CVU at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC), and I am a Master of Nurse Practitioner, graduated from California State University-Fresno .
Working at General Surgery Trauma department is of great interest to me. In the current position I have gained experience through my working hours and clinical

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