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My decision-making skills were used to make a clinical judgment that would best
meet the needs of my patient. During a home visit I suspected there was a case of
domestic violence upon observation and assessment of a patient. I discussed my findings
with my supervisor, and an immediate follow-up visit to the patients house was
scheduled. A screening form was utilized, documentation was done of findings, and the
social worker and physician were notified.
Nursing Practice
receiving palliative care. The plan of care was designed to effectively manage
JJs disease process and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided.
Communication
Produces clear, accurate, and relevant writing using correct grammar, spelling
and punctuation
Provided graded rubric, where I was able to obtain all points possible for
grammar.
Teaching
Evaluates the efficacy of health promotion and education modalities for use in a
variety of settings with diverse populations.
My son belongs to the Cub Scouts, and to earn one of their badges they
had to complete a learning session on choking. I provided the education on signs
of someone choking and demonstrated how to assist a choking victim. To
evaluate understanding of education provided Cub Scout members were required
to verbalize and demonstrate understanding of material learned.
Research
The assignment Josies story provided me with insight into the impact of our
healthcare system from a patients perspective. I was so moved when I read this
story; that I shared the knowledge I had gained with my coworkers. My reason
for doing so is that, I believe we can institute changes where needed in the
healthcare field by sharing new information with each other.
Leadership
lifestyle and lose weight. Several members stated the need to be more proactive
about their health now that they were middle aged. I formed a walking group to meet
twice a week and facilitated discussion sessions on healthier eating. Weight loss and
healthy eating habit goals were set and evaluated after six months.
specific community and developing strategies to help resolve the health problem.
Our group identified Lyme disease as being a significant health problem in Loudoun
County, Virginia. A proposal was prepared and strategies proposed to reduce the
incidences of Lyme disease among Loudoun County residences.
Delegates and supervises the nursing care given by others while retaining the
accountability for the quality of care given to the patient
I am one of the nurses assigned to orienting newly hired nurses and home health
aides to home health care. A portion of orientation involves providing the nurse or
home health aide with a patient assignment and then supervising to make sure quality
of care is not compromised. Any issues or concerns on delivery of care are promptly
addressed and corrected.
Professionalism
framework and legal guidelines in a clinical practice scenario to guide nursing care.
The American Nurses Association were used as guidelines to demonstrate how ethical
decision making strategies were formed regarding the ethical dilemma of helping to
resolving a conflict between parents on making their terminally ill child a do not
resuscitate status.
Culture
examined the World Health Organization (WHO), and its role in global research,
providing solutions and implementation of policies that affect diverse countries and
populations. Our group researched the global health problem of pertussis and
strategies the WHO used to deal with this global issue.