William “Matt” Holden
4200 Hwy 93
Helena, Al 35080
MHolden.RN@gmail.com
205.616.6969
March 25, 2013
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my interest in obtaining a position in your prestigious nurse anesthesia
program. I have been fortunate to gain a wide variety of experiences throughout my time as a
student in the BSN program at Auburn University and during the past two years as a staff RN in
the HTICU at UAB Hospital.
My 3,400+ hours as a staff nurse in critical care include invasive hemodynamic monitoring with
extensive use of vasopressors, sedation and paralytics, mechanical ventilation, maintaining
ventricular assist devices, care of pre and post-op heart and lung transplants.
These experiences have given me a strong foundation to rely on. I approach every patient with
the same compassion and care that I would want for my family and myself. I believe that
nursing should be holistic and that the best care is more than just administering medications.
The anesthesia process is fascinating and I believe that a patient can be greatly impacted during
the moments prior to anesthesia.
Through my years at UAB Hospital, I have developed strong communication skills which have
proven to be invaluable. Along with communication, I have also grown in my leadership skills
as well as my ability to follow when the time is right. I value the importance of a good work
ethic and teamwork. I believe that I would be a great fit in your program. Most importantly, I
am confident that my growth as a nurse and student will continue with every new challenge I
face.
I am very interested in beginning my graduate career in your program and I look forward to
discussing this matter with you personally. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Matt Holden