Professional History, Beliefs, Assumptions, And Values

Beliefs

I believe in putting the patient at the center of care. Each individual has their own specific needs to be met and in order to provide them with what they need, there must be an established nurse-patient relationship since it entails trust, respect, empathy, and professional intimacy. The best way to ensure the patient is receiving the best possible care is to communicate with them and demonstrate care not just in a clinical sense, but also from one human being to another. This can include physical and emotional support as well as respect for their autonomy.

Assumptions

I assume that by applying my beliefs and values to the environment, I will be able to accomplish effective communication as well as patient-centered care. I also assume that by always remembering relational ethics as well as beneficence, non-maleficence and autonomy, I will be able to build caring relationships with patients and yield postive results not only for the patient's health, but as well as be recognized for my dedication. I assume that in the future new technologies will be implemented and I will always have to commit to a life time of learning new ways to provide the best care.

Values

My values coincide with nursing because they are foundational to the practice. Autonomy is very important for the patient to make informed decisions regarding their health, compassion is essential for providing optimal patient outcomes, cultural competence respects the patient's culture which could influence their choices as well as their environment and advocacy helps the patient, by telling the nurse what they need, the nurse can speak on their behalf and seek resources that benefit the patient. This contributes to nursing ethics of beneficence and justice.

Professional/Personal History

I do not have any experience working as a nurse however I have worked in a pharmacy, which has beneficial factors. Some of these factors include practicing medicine calculations, interprofessional communication as well as effective communication with the patients regarding any questions I am able to answer (clinical/care questions go to the pharmacist). I worked in the pharmacy while waiting for my acceptance letter to Seneca College regarding my application to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BScN). I was very excited to get accepted since I have been yearning to get into healthcare. I knew I wanted to be a nurse when I saw my father struggling with his own health, I wanted to care for him on a professional level because of the severity of his illness. I have not encountered many nurses that aim to provide the best care for their patients, and I am frustrated by this. I understand that being overworked and psychologically exhausted can contribute to having a different demeanor but the patient should not have to pay for negligence. I have come across a handful of genuinely caring nurses that put the patient at the center, and my respect for nurses expanded. When I received care from one of these kind nurses, I was so happy that I was being taken care of, without biases or judgment. I knew that these nurses were tired but doing their best and as a patient, I understood and respected their effort to try and give me the best care. I knew from that experience that those nurses made a big difference for me during the time I was in the hospital. I knew that if I can still remember them with so much respect and regard, then I can also make a difference in the lives of different patients. Making a difference and showing someone you care can have impactful benefits, on top of building rapport, it builds trust, even a bond. My overall goal is to always put the patient at the center and be compassionate, empathetic, honest, and respectful, allowing my beliefs, assumptions and values to guide my actions.

SMART Goals

My First Goal

By the time I start clinical practice, I will improve my interpersonal skills by actively seeking out opportunities to practice my communication, active listening, and conflict-resolution skills. I will achieve this by participating in at least two group activities or events each month, seeking feedback from others on my communication style, and reading at least one book per month on effective interpersonal communication. I aim to feel more confident and skilled in my ability to interact with others, and I will measure my success by tracking my participation in group activities, feedback received, and overall improvement in my interpersonal communication.

My Second Goal

Before starting my clinical practice, I will enhance my cultural competence by actively seeking out and participating in opportunities to learn about different cultures and perspectives. I will achieve this by attending at least two cultural events per month and joining culturally diverse potlucks to engage with people from diverse backgrounds. Perhaps even learn a new language. Before clinical placement, I aim to have a greater understanding and appreciation for cultural differences, be able to recognize and avoid cultural biases, and effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I will measure my success by tracking my attendance at cultural events, and my ability to apply my learnings in my personal and professional interactions.

Learning Goal presentation.pdf

Above is a presentation I have made dedicated to completing one of my S.M.A.R.T goals for clinical practice of semester three. It entails what I have learned through the semester in my time at Mackenzie Health RCC.

Learning goal presentation: Oxygen Therapy - Clinical Practicum II

Oxygen Therapy PPT.pptx

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