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Nurse Personal Statement

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My ambition to become a nurse started recently after having two beautiful little girls and needing a job to manage financially, I found myself a job being a home care assistant. I worked with vulnerable adults suffering from various health problems such as, dementia, cancer, mental health and also palliative patients. This role required me to be compassionate and to always use my initiative as working on my own meant I had to make quick decisions without the input of others. Each and every day I went to work with a smile on my face and came home with a smile on my face as I knew I was going to and did make a difference to that person’s day, I helped that patient in a way they could not help themselves. The one day that particularly stands out to me and a day that I will never forget is the day that …show more content…

I work alongside others, carer’s as well as nurses dealing with residents with a range of illness’s and palliative care, I know how vital teamwork is in this kind of setting as it helps to divide the workload between staff and helps when there are numerous patients needing your assistance at once. I carry out personal care duties, bathing, helping with mobility and use of the …show more content…

I have recently completed a level 2 certificate in care planning and I am currently working towards completing my NVQ level 3 in health and social and I am constantly asking to complete more and more certificates and qualifications, this is due to me being academic and also having a hunger to further my career, which is why I believe now is the right time for me to take the next step into university and train to be a fully qualified

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