I am growing and developing better time management skills and feel more confident and less stressed with a heavier patient load. I really enjoyed the added responsibility and am gratefully for the opportunities to practice my skills this semester. Finally, #5 Personal Learning Objective: by the end of semester I will demonstrate effective patient advocacy by communicating the patients wishes and decisions regarding their treatment options to the physician. I used advocacy multiple times during these shifts to express both the patients desires and needs regarding the care to multiple members of the healthcare team. Kalaitzidis and Jewell (2015) insist that nurses at as a translator between the patient and healthcare team and this is one of the reason that…
My strength in acute observational skills allows me to formulate a patient nursing care plan to achieve desired outcomes. Also, my high ethical standards and effective communication skills with patients, families and interdisciplinary team (IDT) have been recognized. My diverse…
She believes that creating a bond with her patients is one of the most important factors in the healing process. As someone who is pursuing a career in healthcare, I can appreciate where Alore is coming from. Hearing first-hand accounts about how a doctor or therapist makes a breakthrough with their patients once they connect with them on a personal level goes to show that this outlook is effective. The ICU nurse also believes in doing “what you want to do” (Isay 141). One needs to have passion for their work, no matter how insignificant or enormous the job may be.…
I primarily addressed the issue from the perspective of professionals within their chosen field. Personal one-on-one interviews were conducted with three nurses. One was a department head from a specialized hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Another both her and her spouse are employed within the State of Oklahoma at Alliance Health Seminole. The third is employed as an NICU/PICU at St.Vincents Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.…
We as a nurse and nursing student are trying our level best to peruse higher level of education to develop our nursing practice in order to provide quality care. Nurses are switching their roles of management and provider level and not limiting to bedside care. Nurses are performing new roles such as nursing director, nurse manager, housing director, chief nursing office and chief executive officer to meet the IOM report goals. Nursing roles such as nurse care coordinator, case manager, assessment and referral nurse, patient safety nurse, emergency management director, nurse coach, and chief nursing informatics officer are on the rise to fulfil health care shortage. Nurses are expanding and changing their careers to meet the IOM goals and to provide seamless, affordable, and quality…
I look forward to the opportunity to attend such a prestigious institution. I am excited and prepared to accept the responsibilities of a Family Nurse…
Through my nursing experience, I have gained a broad knowledge of clinical experiences and skills in the medical-surgical nursing and have developed a special interest in this field. In addition, my work experience have also taught me how to plan and prioritize care, develop exceptional time management skills, and work with patients of diverse cultural backgrounds. I have gained experience in all aspects in the role of the nurse including: manager of care, patient advocate, teacher, communicator, and caregiver. I believe that my education and work experience will make me highly qualified for meeting the objectives of this position. I have enclosed a copy of my resume with this letter.…
In this case, there are four cultural components used to communicate and reinforce Mayo Clinic’s core value. According to the Hofstede’s onion model of organizational culture, there are four components of culture which are 'Symbols', 'Heroes' , 'Rituals' and 'Values'. For Symbols, Heroes and rituals are more observable, while Values is core and intangible. All three layers can be trained and learned through practices except for the inner cultural values, but the values could be strengthened if proper symbols, hero, and rituals occur.…
This will provide our generation of nurses with more employment and room for advancement in the field. However, as we start to filter in to our health care roles, we are coming in with a more modern and fresh perspective on nursing which may alter our view on patient care.…
1. IHI Certificate Importance I was first introduced to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) website while attending the course “Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership”. This course required the completion of IHI’s basic certificate as part of the curriculum. While working through the requirements for this course I learned how to be a part of a quality improvement project in the health care environment.…
Advocacy is considered as a major element of nursing practice both “politically, socially, professionally, and academically” (Sanford, n.d.). Self-assessment is important for individual nurse to grow. The aim of this essay is to use the “Nurse Manager Skills Inventory.” In which I will identify my strengths and weaknesses in the following areas: Personal and professional accountability; Career planning; Personal journey disciplines; Reflective practice reference behaviors. Also discuss how I will use my leadership skill in advocating for change in my workplace.…
The diverse community among the Broward Health systems has attracted me to begin my nursing career within this corporation. It is imperative to work as a team and collaborate amongst all health care…
The IOM wants nurses to collaborate with other providers as partners. In doing so, this will lead to fewer errors, better patient outcomes, cost saving and improved staff satisfaction. Nurses are competent professionals who work independently. We are also advocates for our patients; we are an essential part of decision making for our patients care. As leaders, we should also assume the role of facilitating policy changes regarding patient care.…
Moreover, I will use all the resources allowing opportunities in providing the highest quality and safe care to the patient, family, group, and community. To the best of my knowledge and abilities, I will protect, promote and provide the love and support to all individuals under my…
Career Objective Highly efficient, technology savvy and results-driven administration professional, I am actively pursuing a healthcare administration position with the desire to undertake new challenges and make a valuable contribution in the public service. Demonstrating a proven track record of achievement in site/medical administration roles across fast paced industries and deadline-driven environments, I have gained a broad range of expertise whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and integrity aligned with strategic direction. Confident I would make a positive addition to your team, I embrace the opportunity to provide a broad range of administration support services, collaborating with medical staff and industry professionals,…