Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
BSN-RN-CCRN-SRNA
Reflection of Practice
My decision to enter the nursing field was made at a very young age. I graduated high school and quickly began to take courses to enter the nursing program at my local community college. I entered the nursing program and successfully graduated in 2011. Upon graduation, I began working on the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. After working in this area for 10 months, I realized that I wanted the opportunity to be more involved with my patient and have first hand impact on their care they receive. At this moment, I decided to enter the Intensive Care Unit. I began working in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Here, I learned to give the most superb care to the most critically ill patients. Within the first few months in SICU I immediately became more involved and joined the Unit Council. Being part of this Council, I had a vote and an opportunity to make our unit a better place to work for all the staff employed within our unit. We made decisions that impacted our unit as a whole to improve our staffing from shift to shift and to accommodate the work/life balance of the employees. For instance we made the decision to better accommodate staff by converting shifts to 12 hour shifts for the nurses as they all stated it would be more beneficial for them. This made me realize making a difference in nursing does not only apply to patient care but the care and concerns of staff members as well. Showing my commitment to the unit and so eager to make a difference my co-workers decided to make me president of the unit council.
As still a fairly new nurse, I excelled rapidly in the unit and began to take on leadership roles. I began precepting all the new staff nurses that were hired within our unit. Continuing my leadership roles, I assumed the role of being Charge Nurse. This role took me in directions I never anticipated. I was soon recognized for carrying our unit and stepping up to the interim manager role. This only further increased my passion for nursing.
I believe that I have demonstrated my commitment to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit through my strong leadership, mentoring, and as a performance improvement advocate. More importantly, I believe I have earned the respect of my team members by being a compassionate nurse, someone always willing to lend a helping hand, maintaining a positive attitude, and a nurse who is devoted to the St. Vincents family. I believe we as nurses take an oath to deliver care and compassion. When patients are sick, they most likely are at their most vulnerable position and nurses are there to reassure and provide comfort. I believe nursing is surrounded by caring and integrity, upholding diversity and ensuring my personal beliefs consist of respecting the practice and saving the lives of human beings. Lastly, as for my peers and colleagues, I will continue to thrive to be the nurse that strives for perfection in my delivery of care and promote healing amongst my patients.
I have worked diligently to display the same discipline, drive, and integrity throughout Nurse Anesthesia school, and I believe these qualities will mold me into a successful CRNA.
Thank you for taking the time to read my journey to becoming a CRNA. I hope that I am able to showcase my experience in practice, achievement, and service with the objective to join your CRNA team.
As still a fairly new nurse, I excelled rapidly in the unit and began to take on leadership roles. I began precepting all the new staff nurses that were hired within our unit. Continuing my leadership roles, I assumed the role of being Charge Nurse. This role took me in directions I never anticipated. I was soon recognized for carrying our unit and stepping up to the interim manager role. This only further increased my passion for nursing.
I believe that I have demonstrated my commitment to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit through my strong leadership, mentoring, and as a performance improvement advocate. More importantly, I believe I have earned the respect of my team members by being a compassionate nurse, someone always willing to lend a helping hand, maintaining a positive attitude, and a nurse who is devoted to the St. Vincents family. I believe we as nurses take an oath to deliver care and compassion. When patients are sick, they most likely are at their most vulnerable position and nurses are there to reassure and provide comfort. I believe nursing is surrounded by caring and integrity, upholding diversity and ensuring my personal beliefs consist of respecting the practice and saving the lives of human beings. Lastly, as for my peers and colleagues, I will continue to thrive to be the nurse that strives for perfection in my delivery of care and promote healing amongst my patients.
I have worked diligently to display the same discipline, drive, and integrity throughout Nurse Anesthesia school, and I believe these qualities will mold me into a successful CRNA.
Thank you for taking the time to read my journey to becoming a CRNA. I hope that I am able to showcase my experience in practice, achievement, and service with the objective to join your CRNA team.