Exemplary Professional Practice
Nursing is built on the foundational stones of assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation. Yet the true essence of exemplary professional practice is nursing that goes beyond expectations and sets my sites on what my practice can achieve.
For professional development, I attended various journal clubs and read literature to keep my practice current. In September of 2013, I traveled to Dublin, Ireland for the International Conference for PeriAnesthesia Nurses. At the conference, I participated in global round tables where we discussed common issues in perianesthesia units. After speaking with nurses from Australia, England, and the United Arab Emirates, we discovered that many countries have common issues. Perhaps the most interesting presentation was from Canadian nurses who implemented a structured handoff where the PACU nurse receives report from the surgical resident, OR nurse, and anesthesia. With other UCH PACU nurses, we brought back the poster presentation and shared it with the unit. Now, a nurse is working on creating a standard bedside handoff report.
Being a member of professional organizations is important and keeps me informed. Since 2011, I have been a member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). In 2014, I became a member of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN).
To signify that I possess expert knowledge in progressive care nursing, I obtained my certification in July 2013. With a PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification, I have validated my knowledge and experience from working on Stepdown.
My nursing values emphasize treating the whole patient. In the realm of PACU nursing, every patient is unique, meaning no recovery is the same. My patients entrust me with their recovery so I strive to be consistent and accountable while bearing in mind each patient’s unique needs. Each day I pray to be compassionate, patient, and kind to all I encounter.
For professional development, I attended various journal clubs and read literature to keep my practice current. In September of 2013, I traveled to Dublin, Ireland for the International Conference for PeriAnesthesia Nurses. At the conference, I participated in global round tables where we discussed common issues in perianesthesia units. After speaking with nurses from Australia, England, and the United Arab Emirates, we discovered that many countries have common issues. Perhaps the most interesting presentation was from Canadian nurses who implemented a structured handoff where the PACU nurse receives report from the surgical resident, OR nurse, and anesthesia. With other UCH PACU nurses, we brought back the poster presentation and shared it with the unit. Now, a nurse is working on creating a standard bedside handoff report.
Being a member of professional organizations is important and keeps me informed. Since 2011, I have been a member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). In 2014, I became a member of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN).
To signify that I possess expert knowledge in progressive care nursing, I obtained my certification in July 2013. With a PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification, I have validated my knowledge and experience from working on Stepdown.
My nursing values emphasize treating the whole patient. In the realm of PACU nursing, every patient is unique, meaning no recovery is the same. My patients entrust me with their recovery so I strive to be consistent and accountable while bearing in mind each patient’s unique needs. Each day I pray to be compassionate, patient, and kind to all I encounter.