Career Reflection: A Career As A Certified Medical Assistant

Career Reflection

Growing up I always wanted to work in the medical field but I never knew what exactly I wanted to do in the medical field. Having a job and working as certified nurse assistance (C.N.A.) give me more of an idea of what I would like to do in the medical field and that is to become a nurse. I found being certified nurse assistance (CAN) was a great way to really test myself on this goal. Being a CNA exposes me to many members of the health care team; I got an opportunity to see doctors, licensed practical nurses, and register nurses in action.

I work at Cary health and rehabilitation center it one of consulate health care center. I enjoy my time at be Cary health and rehabilitation center and being part of consulate health care center. I have been with this company of awhile and I like it. I like the people I work with the have good team work. They have short -term and long -term patients there. They have a pretty good strong rehab center in the facility; where they can get people home faster. The long term is for acute illness that’s where it can shake a family with overwhelming dread and instability, and its times like these when people reach points in their lives where they must depend on others the where certified nurse aide and nurse to help.

As a Consulate Health Care employee I earn an opportunity to continue to work with consulate health care center as a Clinical Nurse (LPN) once I get certified.

Working at Consulate Health Care as a LPN will give me the opportunity to make a little bit over double of what I make as a certified nurse aide (C.N.A.). The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day to day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our

facility.
As Clinical Nurse (LPN), I am responsible for providing direct resident care in accordance with established plans. My responsibilities are to act in the capacity as a team leader in a modified primary care setting. I will be the supervisor for certified nurse assistance (C.NA.) making sure they provide regular resident status updates to appropriate personnel. I will document a thorough assessment of each resident’s about their medical status upon admission and the resident’s treatments. Assist in the implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned resident. Attend and participate in department/facility meetings, as required. Act in compliance with Consulate, regulatory and professional standards and guidelines. Continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical competency.
After completing a state approved educational program at E.C.P.I. University, I would be able to take the National Council Licensure Examination the NCLEX-PN. I must pass the exam to get a license and work as an LPN. A part of my training at E.C.P.I. University it will require me to complete clinical part working directly in a healthcare setting, achieving hands-on nursing experience. That where my experience as a CNA will come in handy; my C.N.A skills will be used to working directly with patients, doctors and other nurses.
In conclusion, I feel happy to have an opportunity to attend E.C.P.I. University to learn the requirements I need to accomplish my goal of becoming a Licensed practical nurses. I now feel confident working as certified nurse assistance (C.N.A.), it give me more of an idea of becoming a nurse. Also having my certified nurse assistance (C.N.A.) gave me on hand experience on the part in clinical of Licensed practical nurses. I am sure the nursing field is the ideal for me.