Operational Support Assistant Personal Statement

Healthcare abounds with occupations dedicated to serving a variety of populations. Each profession has distinct qualities that warrant specific talents. As the daughter of a Registered Nurse, I saw first-hand the characteristics nursing required. Though I enjoyed learning about the human body, I knew nursing was not my calling. My initial educational goals and work experience were directed towards becoming a marriage and family therapist. After I finished my Associate's degree and married, I postponed my education to focus on raising my children. During this period, I judiciously considered my career options as I transitioned from a young woman focused on discovering her purpose to a wife and mother with a family depending on her guidance, support, and affection. Switching gears at this point seemed daunting because the risks transcended the investment of time and money. The requirements to successfully complete …show more content…
A group of people with a similar goal can accomplish more together than they each could alone. I see those around me as part of a team, whether they are co-workers, classmates, or individuals I depend on for a service. Though it is not related to healthcare, working with V'z Modeling & Learning Academy has allowed me to demonstrate leadership skills. My role as Operational Support Specialist requires communicating with other families at my site and maintaining contact with our other site to keep everyone updated, assisting the director with planning shows and practices, and directing backstage activities during the show to maintain smooth transitions and correct any issues that may arise. Similar characteristics are required for pharmacists as they delegate pharmacy tasks and collaborate with other health care providers. Creating an atmosphere of mutual rapport between each discipline through cooperation, respect, and communication improves the outcome of medication therapy for a