I am a very positive, open minded person and I always look forward to working with other people. I always accept new challenges and I have proven to work very well under pressure. I would also say that I am independent, a fast learner and a hard worker, which I feel are all important qualities in an aspiring surgeon. My volunteer experience in third world countries with Me to We, and at Royal Victoria Hospital, have really opened my eyes and proven to me that the care of others is very important, and I find it necessary to put others before you, especially when it comes to the health care. Being accepted into this residency program would allow me to put my skills to good use, and to acquire more helpful skills that will better my future in the medical field.…
List your strengths below and specifically explain how all strengths have been evident in your current practice.…
At first I was very nervous to apply as a volunteer and had doubts about being hired. After a long process of applications, interviews, and trainings, I was assigned to work at 6-CD on Geriatric floor. While I was volunteering there I met with different people, nurses, doctors, and pharmacy technicians. Seeing the pace of work they work in made me realize how important it is to work in healthcare. For me, the most significant issue was to get the used to patients who have passed away. I have seen a situation where a nurse and a doctor telling a family member that their father has passed away. At first I hesitated and asked myself if I am brave enough to do the same in future. As I volunteered there I realized I got used to everything, I was able to handle…
I was able to learn about the importance of effective medical education and communication with my patients through creating nutrition materials on the different food groups and chronic ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart attacks as well as consulting with patients weekly to find out what they needed and desired to improve their health and how I could direct them to their needs. At Haven, I exchanged ideas with each of my patients on how they and their families can live healthier lives as I learned about their diverse lives and tried to make sense of it for them and others. Haven taught me how to become an effective listener, a fast learner, and an effective deliberator within a healthcare setting and serves as the foundation of those skills in my upcoming medical…
1. Give examples and describe how each of your 5 top strengths will help you in the field of human services and helping clients.…
I attended a clinical skills taster day at St. Georges University Hospital which provided me with a realistic perspective of what the course expectations would be. Taking part in a one week Shadowing Scheme at Queen Mary's Hospital, I gained first-hand experience with patients and everyday duties of working in a hospital, allowing me to identify both my strengths and areas of development, whilst working in various departments such as Urology, Paediatrics and…
Strengths I bring to a group are my ability to make light of things and decrease tension. I feel I am easy going in general, so in group situations I do not come across as threatening or difficult to work with. Lastly, I believe I have many experiences in life and in the nursing profession that I can share in helping generate ideas to keep a project moving in the right direction.…
Based on my experiences, skills, abilities, and interests, I can I can positively influence resident involvement and learning by building a team with my group of residents. While having divorced parents I have always had to overcome difficulties. I also have played baseball my whole life and I have built leadership skills along the way to better communicate with peers. Also I am always the first person to jump to help someone. I love to watch others succeed, and would do anything to help them.…
My role helps to contribute to the overall delivery of the service provided because I can help to provide the best quality care to individuals, I can help them to make sure that they know everything that they need to know whilst they are in hospital and also communicate effectively to make sure that they are always comfortable with their care. This helps with other individuals who are working with me because when everybody is working in this way the service runs more smoothly and everybody is on the same page therefore the patients feel cared for and valued. While working alongside the nurses and other staff I can help to make sure that everybody is getting the best care and when this is maintained through every shift it helps to keep the standards high and also eliminate problems. With attending college and work regularly together this helps to understand everything better because other members of staff know that I am capable of carrying everything out effectively and to the correct standards therefore this also helps to contribute towards the standard of the service.…
The others nurse’s in the office were most helpful and showed a great deal of patience whenever questions were asked and took the time to explain the faithful duties of an Medical Assistant. And without hesitating, they were always pleased with my helpful hands and always willingly to share information, advice and experiences. The Doctor’s in the office were extremely professional at all times and appreciated the help that I was to their assistant’s.…
I can remember an incident with a patient of mine. I was the Director of Nurses at the nursing home where this incident occurred. It was right after breakfast and her call light came on. I went into the room and I asked her if I could help her. She stated to me, “I need to go to the bathroom, but you are the Director of Nurses, you don’t need to help me.” I replied, “I am a nurse, it does not matter what my title is. I am here to help you.” She gave me the biggest smile and I helped her to the bathroom and then back into her wheelchair. I know that there are many areas in which I need to improve in order to be a successful therapist. I will need to continue to grow as a person and become more aware of my shortcomings and how I come across to others. Another area in which I need to improve is to pay more attention to details. As a nurse, I read fast and skim over the important parts, sometimes missing vital information. In order to be an effective clinician I will have to become very detail…
In 2015 I made the difficult decision to leave my career as a paralegal working in family and defense criminal law and return to school. My profession as a paralegal was rewarding for years, however I desired to leave a larger influence on my family, my clients, my community, and in the world. The various hats I have worn throughout my life inspired the decision to return to school. As I explored my options, the field of social work checked all the boxes that I knew would assist me in my overarching goals to produce a positive impact.…
I worked in the imaging department, alongside many professionals for 14 days. The most useful skill I gained from there was my enhancement in communication and confidence in my patient approach. I spent a lot of time with patients as I was responsible for calling out the patient’s name from the waiting room and assisting them to the room they needed to be in. I noticed that most patients had a fearful look on their face, after I engaged in a conversation they seemed much more at ease. That was when I realised the importance of patient communication and how much of an effect it has on their experience at the hospital.…
During the second half of the semester I showed strengths by recognizing my own limits and seeking assistance/guidance, seeking out opportunities, reflecting on my own nursing practice and keeping open communication with my instructor and RN. During one of my shifts, I worked with client who wanted to change but was hooked up to a VAC. I recognized that I wasn’t educated on VACs, and was unsure as to whether I could unplug it so she could change. I sought out a RN and charge nurse to help me figure out how to do this. After being guided through the process of what to do, I was able to help the client change. I have also taken the opportunity to reflect on my own nursing practice through my RPN’s. My RPN’s have showed a thorough analysis of my feelings and questions that arise throughout my shifts. In addition, I always make sure to stay in touch with my client’s nurse and my instructor throughout my shift. I chart off at the end of each shift and give report to the nurse. I also took an opportunity to empty a Blake drain on a client who was not my own. I had the RN guide me through it, as it was my first time performing this task.…
Based on the program outcomes listed above, your program reflection from Week Two, and your program questionnaire from Week One, what would you identify as your greatest strengths?…