My path to becoming a nurse spans over a lifetime. Nursing has always been something I wanted to do, but life had other …show more content…
I have many qualities that will make me an excellent Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner. I am a respected, empathetic, a quick learner and can reason to quickly in crisis. My adaptability has enabled me to cross train in the emergency department, where I use critical thinking skills to give the best outcomes for my patients. I strive to treat others with respect, compassion, and understanding. As a result, I am the type of nurse that treats every patient like they are my family or friends who are sick. I love caring for people and efficiently taking care of their healthcare needs. Professionally, I keep a very high level of autonomy and responsibility. Over the years, I have taken on more roles beyond staff nurse and have stepped up to take on higher-level duties and responsibilities. For example, I am a member of the Falls Committee and a preceptor for Bachelors of Nursing students. I have also served on the unit- based council and conducted peer reviews. I was a recipient of the Daisy Award, a patient nominated program to recognize exceptional and hard-working nurses. This patient recognized me for consistently showing excellence through my clinical ability, and that I am extraordinarily compassionate. This reminds me that the simplest act of kindness may seem small to others, but to patients these simple acts can make a big