In any workplace, conflict resolution is an essential quality that every employee should have some education and training in. Throughout my various employments, my familiarity with conflict management has proved useful whether it be with co-workers, customers, or patients. Utilizing my conflict resolutions skills in many different types of settings has allowed me to better understand what strategies are more appropriate for certain situations. This unique strength of mine will prove very beneficial in the future.

Ever since I was child, I always held myself to high expectations and I would constantly strive to reach those goals. I always had the motivation to be a self-starter and work on projects independently. When it comes to challenges and discomfort, I always try to embrace the hardships and find a way to work around them to ensure successful outcomes. Even though I may not always be right, I try to take the initiative to find solutions to current problems. Being a self-starter not only sets me a part from peers, but it allows me to lead and motivate others.

Active listening is not only important in my personal life, it is extremely important in my professional career. Whether working in the nonclinical or clinical setting, actively listening shows respect and builds relationships with those individuals. Shortages among the healthcare workforce has depleted the time and capacity for healthcare workers to actively listen to each other and their patients; however, I pride myself in knowing that patients have complemented me on spending an extra few minutes with them to understand their feelings.