Professional Branding Statement
I have almost 10 years of proven experience effectively and efficiently managing patients and staff. I am a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse, Care Manager and Supervisor with proven success in medical care management, critical care and utilization management in managed care and acute care settings. I have proven ability to care for acute and chronically ill patients with a strong background in patient/family education, discharge planning and community resources. I am a team leader and problem solver with excellent communication skills and proven ability to motivate staff to perform at their highest level.
I obtained an Associate's degree in Nursing from Springfield Technical Community College,
back in 2007. I'm currently enrolled at Bay Path University to obtain my BSN, with a projected graduation date of July, 2017. I've been recognized for many accomplishments in my nursing career including: recognized for providing exceptional direction and leadership to staff while managing patient flow within the hospital; identified as a model clinical care coordinator with proven ability to train and develop staff; recognized as an excellent trainer with the ability to lead and motivate staff to perform at higher levels; and as a strong communicator with patients, families, physicians, external agencies and other healthcare professionals. I've been identified by others as a driven professional who is highly motivated, team oriented, loyal, supportive, honest fair and dependable. My success in nursing stems from my dedication to providing high quality, cost effective care to patients. Finally, my dedication to patients, staff and healthcare organizations is what will make me an asset to your healthcare system. Research portion of project: I am currently an RN case manager and am thinking about advancing my career into a position as a nurse manager in care coordination and case management. I understand there are many skills and characteristics needed to be an effective and efficient nurse manager. According to Thompson (2004), the top ten qualities of a good nurse manager include: "set standards and a clear professional example, organized yet creative and flexible, effective decision maker, as well as a conflict and crisis manager, motivate and empower staff, good sense of humor, honest, fair, consistent and reasonable, a reliable resource and staff advocate, available and accessible to staff, a great communicator and has respect for staff as professionals". I put my educational background and my current enrollment in my BSN because a BSN is a requirement at most if not all hospitals for any nurse who holds a management position. Many hospitals hold or are seeking Magnet status, which when received means they have been recognized as a healthcare organization that provides nursing excellence. "Hospitals seeking or renewing Magnet status after January 1, 2013, must meet the new requirement that 100% of nurse managers have a BSN or graduate degree in nursing" (Hawkins & Shell, 2012, p. 50). Furthermore, nurses who obtain a BSN report increased confidence as well as improved skills in critical thinking, professionalism, communication, leadership, cultural competency, teaching research and nursing practice (Hawkins & Shell, 2012, p. 51).
I assisted the Squadron Commander in leading 6 ICUs (surgical/cardiac/medical/pediatric/neonatal/intermediate) at a Level I Trauma Center; with care established valued at $24.7M. I provided career guidance and clinical oversight to 425 registered nurses & emergency medical technicians as they provide nursing care to 6,000 patients annually. I supported clinical training platforms; and continuously deployed personnel in support of worldwide aeromedical taskings. I ensured compliance with Air Force & national healthcare standards; oversaw squadron's staff development, medical readiness, and Process Improvement programs. I was the Board Certified CNS consultant and mentor for 96 critical care nurses. I collaborated with Squadron, Group, and Medical Wing resources to plan and deliver comprehensive patient nursing care. Set the standards within critical care, participated in leadership activities and developed staff, patient, and family education. In addition, I was a member of the Critical Care Working Group, Nursing Standards & Practice Work Group, Medical Wing Documentation Group, and Resuscitation
The experience that I already have is in CNA which I know how to take blood pressure manually and also give bed baths and dress patients. I can also take vitals and be emotional support for the patients and their families. I can give them their meals and feed them and document their condition and any health problems or concerns. I can also assist them to their wheelchairs or in the beds. And I can examine their bodies for any scares rashes burns or anything that I may think that is concerning.
Life’s experiences, work, and education have prepared me to further my education. I will achieve this goal with the ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and provide my patients with the best evidence based care possible. I will also have the ability to impact change in quality improvement, policy and procedure, and overall patient care with evidence based
While doing my observations, at the outpatient and inpatient settings, I confirmed this is a career suited for my personality and abilities, where you get to teach patients how to recover and start from the beginning, and
4.1 Demonstrates use of professional standards and the Code of Ethics to inform safe nursing care as applicable.
I have had the privilege to work with an incredible nurse leader over the past two years. This particular nurse leader shares my passion for population health and case management for the support of patients in their homes and keeping patients safe and healthy. The purpose of this interview was to obtain further knowledge about the role desired by the interviewer. By attaining information from a practicing Master’s prepared nurse, the interviewer will develop a deeper understanding of the career advancement and potential opportunities that are available in the local community.
Nursing encompasses several levels of education and licensure. For decades the differentiation between these levels has been debated, primarily between the differentiation of the Associates degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). The associate’s degree, which began with the intention of creating a technical nurse, has developed into being “equivalent” to a bachelors degree (Hess, 1996). The two degrees however are not equivalent, the bachelors educated nurse receives two years education beyond the associate, in the liberal arts and upper division nursing courses
I had known for years that I wanted to work in the health care field, but I always believed it would be as a doctor. I watched for the first few years of my brother’s life as he struggled with different health challenges such as being born premature, having croup and breathing difficulty, and speech impairment. Watching my brother struggle and then being able to overcome these difficulties, as well as seeing other children around him who were not as fortunate, really pushed me even at a young age to make a difference. My family, both immediate and extended, were very supportive, and I felt a real positive push towards working hard to achieve that goal of working in health care. In high school, I was fortunate enough to do a cooperative placement at the Peterborough Regional Health Center’s Intensive Care Unit. Through observing rounds and being in the medical setting, I truly knew this is where I wanted to
Becoming a Professional Nurse remains a mystery up until this day. Consequently, the answer is still unknown. Furthermore, to figure out the answer why I became a professional nurse starting from the beginning is best. Hopefully, an answer will be provided by the completion of this paper.
Professionals are people who have equipped themselves with the knowledge and skills in a given field. The interest of improvement of the professional identity is an evidence of how high standards are placed upon the professionals in the community (Johnson et al., 2012). Each profession creates its norms, values and scope of practice that distinguishes it from any other profession. Different legal ethics are upheld and everyone needs to work as per the stipulated ethics in the field to be part of the profession. People in the field are expected to be knowledgeable and independently use decision making in solving various problems that may arise. The decisions made should be within the norms and values stipulated for a profession.
Registered nurses get the opportunity to save lives and make a difference in the lives of others. The nature of a nursing career is appealing, because it is ever-changing. As technology advances, so does the field of nursing; therefore, there is a lifetime of learning and gaining new skills. Nursing is an intensive program. It takes a minimum of a two year associates degree to become an RN, also referred to as a Registered Nurse. Because I am someone who easily obtains boredom, this job field sparks my interest. Since my early childhood, I have wanted to pursue this career. My grandmother is a RN, and the opportunity to help someone in need is something I would like to take advantage of. Registered Nursing is a rewarding field that has job
I am working as a staff nurse at one of the Integrated Management System (IMS) accredited hospital in Sarawak since 2014. I qualified as a Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing in year 2007. My first year I have been working in a multi-disciplinary ward. We cover a range of specialties including minor and major surgeries. The health care team in my ward consists of 1 Unit Manager, 20 staff nurses and 15 care assistants.
Introduction McCurry et all (2009/2010)?? ** state ‘Nursing as a profession has a social mandate to contribute to the good of society through knowledge-based practice.’ Acknowledging this statement and in recognition of the challenges faced in today’s healthcare system it is imperative that nurses know who they are as a profession. Without an explicit understanding of our identity as nurses and our role in society we have no worth or purpose other than to aid and promote the medical discipline (Newman et al., 2008).
Being accountable to me as a professional is saying yes to the call and responsibility we have to bear out. It is a responsibility we take for ourselves and for others who rely on us to be present in any situations. The mission requires an openness to relationship with others. The consistency of performing at a higher level each time the job is done and strive to give all for the greatest good. In collaboration with others involved. That bond can strengthen when everyone involved intersect their effort to the same purpose. The skills acquired over the years as a bedside nurses give me an opportunity to be dependable and trustworthy. Knowing what to do in difficult situations and being intuitive is a plus. It can help in a managerial position
There are several nurses that have established themselves successfully in the work I am pursuing. The work mainly involves care management, client teaching and patient advocacy. Care management focuses on ensuring that the care that various health care providers offer is cohesive to meet the patients’ needs. Client teaching deals with enabling patient gain knowledge about the medications and health. Patient advocacy is involved with protecting and advancing patients’ rights.