Fire Chief Personal Statement

Even after school is completed, I will continue to pursue learning opportunities to grow with the profession in the changing healthcare world because I believe it is essential so that patients will have the best opportunity to succeed when working with me.

I will be able to expand my role as care provider and health educator for my patients. Having seen firsthand the positive influence of nurse practitioners providing health education during clinic visits, I look forward to expanding this role in my own practice someday.

Because I would like to eventually become a neurologist, I hope to become more accustomed to hospitals and helping patients. I want to experience what working in a hospital is like as well as develop skills that will help me when I go to get a job later.

For years, I have always wanted to be either a nurse or a doctor and being in Health Science One and Health Science Foundations has brought me to learn new things over time about the body and its functions, medical terminology, and getting certifications for different things in healthcare. Having the opportunity to be in the CMAA class would teach me everything I need to know if I were to work in healthcare in an office setting. I am great with people and working hands on in a doctors office will give me a full view on what it’s like in the real world.

I entered into the world of EMS in December of 2008, when I obtained by EMT-Basic certification in the State of Maryland. I started volunteering for a fire-based EMS system, Baltimore County, where I functioned as an EMT/ Firefighter. I also started working as an EMT at a private ambulance company. After functioning as an EMT for 5 years, I graduated from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Health Services, Paramedic track. For the next couple of months, I worked on a critical care ALS unit that offered interfacility transportation, ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Although I was not certified as critical care paramedic, I functioned with a critical care nurse, as well as worked

In reaching my goals, I need more than a certification, as a result I believe that by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management will aid in my career advancement. Ultimately my plan is to pursue my Masters in Emergency Management. I am looking forward to this new challenge a journey I hope to enjoy with

There are several reasons why I chose to further my education in the medical field. The experience that I gained was very valuable as a LARA - Nurse Aide. Among the things that I’ve learned include OBRA and OSHA regulations. This is important because it helped me to complete my job optimally on a daily basis. I really enjoy helping others and becoming a CNA was the first step of my medical career with 51 CNA classes. Moreover, I have increased my income and today I have the career of my dreams.

Beyond the immediate exposure of healthcare best practices and how to address each situation with its own urgency; it has molded me to develop the skills necessary to balance a busy schedule to meet deadlines. Keck Medicine of USC has taught me to only accept the highest standards while being forthcoming and endearing with research for any project. Entering into healthcare from a completely different career path has been nothing short of challenging. This change of career required me to refocus my efforts and abilities to become a team player within an office setting and learn a new dialect only known within the health care community. All the skills and knowledge I have obtained required a great amount of perseverance and dedication outside the workspace to become a successful employee. I have no doubt that the dedication my career has bestowed me with, can also be applied to my education and will help me succeed within the USC environment. With this is mind, I have come to the conclusion that I am prepared to commence my graduate education at USC in pursuit of a Master’s Degree.

My goal is to provide safe and effective healthcare products by making sure healthcare industry comply with all of the regulatory compliance regulations and laws. Today there are immense advancements in the field of science and technology, creating many opportunities with new dimensions to make this world a better place. I strive to be a part of this exciting journey to create a safe and healthier world and I truly believe graduate studies will help me towards my advancement in this direction.

First, exercising and training my body is important to me because I believe that in order to provide the best care for both my family and my patients, I must first take care of myself. In this way, fitness training provides an enjoyable outlet for me to improve both my physical, and mental, well-being. Furthermore, I plan on continuing student organizational involvement. Being an active member within student organizations plays a large part in my holistic growth and in my development as a student leader, which are important facets towards becoming a medical professional that inspires compassion and teamwork. Lastly, I desire to continue in mentoring and tutoring activities because I enjoy helping, motivating, and providing the personal and educational support needed to help others

With my educational background and gained experience in the field, I will have a greater knowledge about my career choice which ultimately will help me live up to my full potential. My desire to be successful in my field of medical is what drives me to attend college, and later grad school. Whether you are the bearer of bad news or good news, I believe you can make a lasting impression on someone’s heart. I want to be that person.

It is quite amazing and interesting to learn how others utilize the health science degree and utilize it for advancing the career. Bachelor’s degree in health science can absolutely be a backbone of your current role as a medical assistant. The additional opportunities will certainly be available as you already have the medical assistant experiences. You made a great point that many employers invest in current employees by training and providing experiences. Therefore, employer’s best interest would be to sustain the current employee with experience and provide an opportunity based on the employee’s desire to advance in the career. Additional trainings and certifications are definitely advantageous for anyone who would like to excel and

As time went on, so did my knowledge about obstetrics and gynecology. I was able to quickly pick up important keys into the development of the first stages of life. To add on, I identified I was strong in the area of patient care due to my recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). As holding a position as a CNA, I was ahead of the game in many aspects and it really helped me to understand the basic knowledge of OB

I have always wanted to enter the medical field but I wasn’t for sure on what I wanted to go in for. I was stuck between choosing medical assisting and medical billing and coding. I choose medical billing and coding because there are so many job opportunities you can receive while working in this field. I am very excited about learning the different codes that are used in the medical field. After I graduate and pass the certification exam I see myself working in a hospital setting or

As my career advances I want to use my Master’s degree to help me propel myself above other. Furthermore, I am looking for the next step to improve my resume when promotions come around for the Dearborn Heights Fire Department. I believe this degree will help me stand out when I interview and show the necessary skills of motivation, desire, leadership and loyalty when entering a leadership role within the department. Secondly, we are looking to pilot a community paramedic program which I am very interested in leading and helping organize within our community. Furthermore, I am looking to expand my skills and knowledge as a skilled professional. This degree will allow me to grow as a nurse and apply the knowledge learned within this program in a real life scenario. I would like to work as an advanced practice nurse in an acute care setting where I can help the most amounts of people possible. I also want to give back as well and teach others as much as possible. In our department we have hired many new registered nurses who I have been trusted to orient. This has given me the knowledge and confidence needed to prepare myself for a leadership role within the department and provide the necessary feedback to others to allow them to continue to grow as