Evaluation Of Ms. Shannon

In 1999, expert surgical nurse authors at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) developed a comprehensive curriculum to assist in the education and transition of nurses entering perioperative clinical specialty for the first time (Beyea, 2002). In 2007, Periop 101: A Core Curriculum (AORN, n.d.) was created which moved the instructor-based program into an online format of modules designed to assist with mastering core perioperative competencies. The program provides instruction with videos, assigned readings, and quizzes at the end of each module. The learning focuses on patient safety and the program is best utilized when combined with preceptorships and skills labs.

During Module 2, we were asked to select a nurse leader and perform an organizational analysis (Norman, 2017). While shadowing my supervisor, I realized that there was much more than bedside nursing. Along with supervising duties, you must be an expert in the area you supervise. Watching my supervisor made me realize that, I do not wish to work in a management position but made me appreciate all the hard work she does to make are unit flow smoothly. Although, the depth of knowledge and expertise in the pediatric and NICU population that she exuberates has inspired me to work harder so that I can become an expert in my

North Cypress Medical Center continues to strive to be one of the most respected hospital organizations in Texas. The organization philosophy of nursing practice involves being the leader in superior, affordable, patient care. The nurse utilizes this principal by making sure to perform skills the right way the first time such as foley catheter insertions and IV infusions. The nurse knows the patient is charged for all equipment, and having to discard equipment because of unsterile techniques causes increased inconvenience for the patient. Also, North Cypress Medical Center creates a comfortable environment from admission to discharge. One of the most important roles the nurse play is to make sure all patient needs are meet. The beliefs of nursing

A newly graduated registered nurse is well prepared to pass NCLEX for licensure; however, being prepared for the acute care setting in a hospital is a completely different issue. Nursing schools develop the foundation of nursing knowledge, creates critical thinking skills, and touches on nursing tasks. All of these are great tools to possess, but they do not prepare the new graduate nurse for safe, acute patient care. At Boulder Community Health (BCH) on the orthopedic neurology unit, new graduate nurses are given five weeks of orientation. Expecting a newly licensed nurse to learn all of a hospitals policies and procedures concerning patient care and how to incorporate the policies into their practice after five weeks is highly risky and leads to unsafe patient care. On the orthopedic neurology unit at BCH the new nurse trains with several nurses during the five week orientation period. This does not allow for the nurse to learn a consistent system to follow or incorporate into their personal practice as each nurse has their own system. This can become frustrating for the novice nurse. This paper will propose a change in the orientation program at BCH. A one year new graduate nurse residency (NGNR) and mentorship program will be presented to the management administration at BCH. The proposal will serve to prove that a residency program will actually save the hospital money by retaining quality nursing staff through

With over 1 years experience working in various wards throughout St Vincent’s Hospital as well as my placements throughout my diploma studies, I have gained a high level of knowledge of various elements of safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in nursing processes. I have been responsible for delivering a high quality of patient care, by completing tasks included but not limited to the following:

The skilled CRNA is not only proficient in the operating room, but also comfortable dealing directly with patients and their family members. Once in the operating room this is where their wealth of knowledge, experience, and critical thinking really comes into play. Taking into account the patient’s history and current medical issues, the CRNA lays out a plan of care for the patient and makes decisions regarding the type, dose, and rate of medications needed to induce a safe anesthetic effect for the patient during the procedure. While the procedure is underway it is the duty of the CRNA to keep the patient stable and successfully handle any bumps in the road that might occur. This is the role of the nurse anesthetist that I have been most impressed with. The time that I spent in the OR following a CRNA I witnessed him handle difficult situation after difficult situation. As the patient’s respiratory status started to decline, I watched as he manipulated the ventilator; switching between modes and changing settings until a safe respiratory rate and saturation level was achieved. Later the patient went into an adventitious heart rhythm that began to affect their

Hospitals have human lives in their hands and the greater responsibility to function with precision by delivering high-quality services twenty- four hours a day, seven days a week. Institutions such as hospitals, adopt organizational structures with the goal of facilitating communication, increasing job satisfaction, and improving patient care. This summer semester, I am completing my critical care and leadership preceptorship in the Burn ICU at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. During my shifts, I experienced and researched how NYP Weill Cornell functions in the caregiver- patient, unit-based, and facility-wide manner by using the “Infonet” and gathering information from the unit manager, nurses and nurse’s aides. This leadership

Charge Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit April 2006-Present • Train and orient employees on ethics and care delivery • Manage codes, perform and deliver complex bedside care • Oversee and evaluate employees performance • Develop and implement policy based on evidenced based research • Collaborate with different clinical disciplines to ensure quality patient care outcome Holy Cross Laurel Regional Hospital Silver Spring, Maryland Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit January 2001-August 2006 • Deliver advanced life support to patients in critical condition • Carry out life-saving medical procedures with physicians • Ensure adherence to quality assurance • Communicate with patient, families,

For my leadership rotation, I will be following the nurse navigator for orthopedic unit at Saint Mary’s hospital, Laura Goodfellow. The first day of shadowing her was primarily spent understanding her role as a nurse navigator. As the nurse navigator, she is responsible for overseeing and coordinating orthopedic surgeries at Saint Mary’s. She works closely with the orthopedic surgeons, nurse educators, director of nursing, and unit manager to ensure orthopedic patients receive top quality care.

The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) is the world’s largest specialty nursing organization (“American Association of Critical Care Nurses,” n.d.). There are more than 100,000 practicing nurses that are members of the AACN (“American Association of Critical Care Nurses,” n.d.). The purpose of the AACN is to provide expert knowledge to critical care nurses to create a healthcare system that is driven by the needs of patients and their families (“American Association of Critical Care Nurses,” n.d.). Their mission is to promote and enhance consumer health and safety by establishing and maintaining high standards of professional practice (“American Association of Critical Care Nurses,” n.d.). The headquarters for the organization

Healthcare changes occurring today along with shrinking budgets and reimbursement rates for hospitals has forced institution CEOs to do more with less. Changes and restructuring of various health facilities require nursing leaders with flexibility and adaptability. Nurse leaders must also consider budgetary constraints, cost effectiveness, patient safety, and quality care while maintaining focus on improved patient outcome. The responsibility of ensuring patients receive safe and high quality care belongs to every employee in the hospital, including support staff such as IV therapy. In this hospital, this led to the development of a nurse director position to oversee the

AORN acknowledges and values the role of the HCIR in the perioperative setting and believe they may be present during operative and other invasive procedures under conditions prescribed by the health care organization and in compliance with other accreditation regulators. Like perioperative registered nurses and administrators, HCIR’s are also accountable to advocate

Hard work, knowledge, and interpersonal skills are some of the most important aspects that will directly impact the success of registered nurses (RNs) within the medical healthcare field. They are professionals that require an amount of comprehensive education and skills that are related to assessing, planning, and intervening to promote patient care (“The Nursing Process,” n.d.). In order to become RNs, associate degrees in nursing (ADN) must be earned from a state-approved training program. The programs may take up to two years to complete through community colleges, hospital-based programs, and/or career centers. As RNs are taking up more responsibility in the delivery and management of patient care, they must have a solid academic

In the surgery department, I work as a circulator, scrub nurse, and a charge nurse. Using these different approaches, ideals, and standards of care are often needed and applied to my assessments. Being compassionate, respectful and honest to patients is a required principle our hospital expects in caring for each

She then flew as a nurse, a preceptor for new hires, as well as a base manager. This experience has allowed her to be a subject matter expert when it comes to providing critical care medicine in both a rotor or fixed wing aircraft. Though being an expert leader tends make a person focus more on individual success, in this case it allows her to take the ever-changing world of medicine and overcome the new problems that arise. It allows her the solid foundation to provide new tools for future issues and share those tools with her employees