I asked if any of her family members have diabetes. Almost intuitively, this nurse detects subtle changes in the patients condition. Finally there was a big relief felt by everybody in the room. By the time he was awake she was just fine. Adequate perfusion Applicants will be notified of the Committees decision within ten (10) business days of the interview. Please submit a letter of recommendation from each of the following parties who are familiar with your practice over the last year. The patient was awake, alert, oriented with warm and dry skin. management duties when assigned the role of charge nurse or nurse Applicants will be notified of the date of the Facility Selection Committee meeting within fourteen (14) days of the applicable application deadline. I looked up at her eyes and saw that what she needed right now was not more instructions she needed emotional support. What new knowledge or insights were gained from this experience and describe how this has impacted your current practice, Realistic and reflect aspirations for the future that stretch your capabilities, Feasible within the framework of your professional role. Advocacy Advocacy is helping others to grow and self-actualize by informing WebThe exemplar is written in the first person. For those interested in pursuing this role, it's important to analyze strengths and weaknesses. ( Interpreting kinds of pain and selecting appropriate strategies for pain management and care. For Home Health Only:
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9. As I heard the alarm in anesthesia cart. Upon entering her room and greeting her with what I say to each and every one of my patients each day at handoff, Hi, I am Denise, and I get the privilege of being your nurse today. ( Presencing: Being with a patient maximizing the patients participation and control in his recovery. 0
The Staff Nurse III, then, draws not only upon past experiences but also upon inquisitiveness, intuition and an organized use of the nursing process to anticipate problems and intervene before the patients condition deteriorates. This nurse does whatever is possible to integrate the patients beliefs and practices into the plan of care. The Helping Role
I was able to help my patient at the time he couldnt take care of himself. He looked worried and replied, I have no feeling in my feet. the nurse and the client during which the nurse focuses on the clients Being a cardiac nurse, I immediately placed a heart monitor on her she was in atrial fibrillation and I feared she was also becoming septic. Yet the Staff Nurse III sees the patient as a whole, unique individual. It became an easy transition from laparoscopic to open case because I had already directed my surgical technician to prepare the back table for the trays necessary. J. wanted to stay home and be with her 3 day old newborn, she did not want to leave her daughter. Once you have written your exemplar, have several people (both clinical and nonclinical) review it. What were your goals and did you achieve them? A charge nurses salary will vary based on geographical location, as well as experience and type of hospital or unit. Mr. R. ended up having his left foot amputated after he received a diagnosis of MRSA. Worked as Home Health/Hospice nurse with the employer for at least three (3) of the last five years, or two (2) years as Home Health /Hospice nurse with the employer and one (1) year home health experience within a Medicare certified home health agency. These signatures certify that calculations are correct as of the specified date. Comfort care provided by nurses focuses on restoring What was the situation and how did you intervene? health care for its inhabitants (Taylor et al., 2019). As I continued my triage, I asked why she hadnt called last night when the HA was 9/10. h It was soaked with blood that it could hardly be recognized as a foreign object. Diagnostic and monitoring function: Through all my years of training and experience, I have gained a high level of self-confidence and the ability to make nursing/medical diagnoses with a high degree of accuracy. The team also encouraged his daughter to take a more active role in his care which she was willing to do. He confided in me that he had lost two of his children and how no parent should outlive their children .. We both cried. I quickly prioritized my patient load so as I would not be interrupted in the middle of Mr. R.s would care. Determination Act, and licensure. Teaching/Coaching Function
I was very consistent in providing my patient and his wife the details of surgery to alleviate their doubts and worries. According to PRN Funding, nurses walk 4-5 miles on average in a 12-hour shift. 1984 0 obj
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Admission, discharges, and intensity of patient care can create chaos within minutes. Rep for a list of SN IIIs, SN IVs, or HH/H IIIs. I stayed focused and organized at all times and was able to achieve the best outcome. (Marquis & Huston, 2021). The Staff Nurse III is self-directed in ways consistent with the physicians scope of responsibility knowing whats required in order to best serve patients. Effective management of rapidly changing situation
I was able to anticipate every need that was required to run the operating room when the case experienced instability. should result in a positive or rewarding
Experience for the patient. Nurses can I gave her a big hug. Learning is the process by which a person acquires or increases She waited 30 mins and ended up falling back to sleep. They may be significant one-time events. A Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification, or serve as a HH/H case manager. I was ready for him as well as the blood tubing and laboratory requisition. reason for your loss, the purpose of pain and suffering, the purpose of Inflammation Inflammation is a complex nonspecific response to tissue injury intended F I was so glad 3 oclock finally came and I was giving report to the evening charge nurse. efficiency, or delivery of health care (Hinkle & Cheever, 2018). The Applicant-Mentor relationship is required, and, ideally, the relationship would start at least one month before the application deadline. cardiac systems. The job of an advice nurse in a Call Center is similar to a detective job. management, finances, and transportation. Addiction Addiction is a chronic disease marked by compulsive seeking and use of begins with the care of individual clients. Appeals Process
Any applicant denied the Clinical Expert designation may appeal the decision of the Facility Selection Committee (FSC) as follows:
A written appeal, clearly stating the basis for the appeal, must be submitted to the FSC that made the original decision no later than thirty (30) days after written notification of denial. 6. I alerted the only physician left on the station; who was eating his lunch he also happened to be a brand new MD as well as new to Kaiser. Antibiotics were started and he was transferred to BIDMC within 48 hours of arriving to the ED with what we thought was Mr. Ps usual chest pain. I always felt at ease knowing that everything was accounted for. He expressed his appreciation for being on top of things. We use cookies and other tools to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze our web traffic. Work in the area of clinical specialty with the Employer an average of twenty-four (24) hours per week over the past year. This allowed him to be able to participate more in his care. WebAn exemplar is a story of a real patient that is told in order to illustrate an RNs practice. He then went on to say that Mr. P had been evaluated by 2 other ED physicians and we only admitted him to OBS because of the time of night. Average number of hours worked per week during last 12 months (must average 24 hours/wk. UMHS Professioonal Develoopment Framework Websitte Finally I urged the surgeons to go back and search for the sponge in the patient. In the following section I have included two exemplars to reflect an example of my clinical and leadership abilities in nursing. Performance evaluations are found on the MyHR website> KP & Me> Performance Management. Before, working in the ED, I worked in locked psychiatric facilitates for several years. Five (5) years of applicable RN experience within the last five years. While waiting for the Surgery to round, I proceeded to design different ostomy bags to cover and protect the surrounding tissues and catch the toxic draining before it interfered with her skin integrity As a Would Care Champion, I used my training and expertise to design and implement would drainage collection devices. Organization and Work-Role Competencies
I built a therapeutic relationship with the facility charge nurse and advocated for the family. This decision shall be provided to the applicant within thirty (30) calendar days after the Regional Appeals Committees meeting. When I walked into the room I was astounded to see that the injuries to this patients face were quite significant. All letters must be dated within 12 months of the application deadline. others of their rights and being sure that they have sufficient Cognitive abilities include reasoning, judgment, Skilled use of therapeutic communication techniques helps the nurse He was added to my caseload in June when his nurse retired. living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). By his side stood his wife, a very sweet lady. Her current admission to 4E had been in response to her diagnosis and pancreatitis after her knee replacement. WebA nurse manager has created a culture of empowerment among the nursing staff. I agreed with her that it was probably not a good idea. The only outcome the family could come up with was to move the patient back to the hospital. Content experts may be called if the committee has limited knowledge in a specialty area
Committee members may serve a maximum of 2 years in any single category. WebOne Clinical Exemplar; Minimum of 3 professional goals; Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae; Please be sure that your portfolio is complete prior to submission. proceeds through life, characterized by a series of ascents, plateaus, %PDF-1.6
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life and the meaning of death). Soon enough I was helping anesthesia with more stat book work orders, circulating and communicating with the blood bank and laboratory at the same time. living, including meal preparation, grocery shopping, household Mrs. B. finally was discharged to go home with her family. I assigned myself to be Mr. Ps nurse since I knew his history and his discharge plan which was in place. In this particular situation:
Helping role: I felt that I guided and gave emotional support to this patient through this much unexpected even in his life. These guidelines were developed to assist you in assembling the various components of your professional portfolio. I explained everything to the charge nurse and requested that a one-time exception to the policy of no overnight guests be made. A good charge nurse 'knows what to do when they don't know what to do' (learning agility) and treats others with respect. I received report, in room 7, Mr. F..-GI Bleed, will need blood. An exemplar is a story, not a case study or a report. I was willing to have Mr. P admitted and have a negative work-up than for him to be discharged and return critically ill. quality, efficiency, or delivery of health care (Hinkle & Cheever, 2018). Attending his funeral, which was very difficult for me, I felt compelled to stand up and speak on behalf of my brief encounter with this incredible person. What was I missing? The BP machine gave a malfunction error message with the first attempt. I suspected that the end was nearing, and sat with this patient to talk to him about his plan for the day. When providing comfort measures, this nurse preserves the patients dignity in the face of pain and emotional or physical breakdown. The physician asked me to place a bulk type dressing to the head before the patient was transported to CT. The Regional Appeals Committee may overturn the decision of the FSC only when there is clear and convincing evidence of procedural error or bias that affected the decision to deny movement up the clinical ladder. If needed, appeal to the Regional Appeals Committee in writing within 30 days of the Facility Selection Committee appeal decision. The letter stated that my patient had been diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and that the QA nurse wanted to thank me for my triage and comprehensive thinking. Demonstrate in each exemplar how you can function in any three (3) of the domains. I recommended and facilitated a PICC line insertion so I would have a more permanent access and a way to draw the endless lab tests that would follow creating less pain and trauma for my patient. WebThe nurse in charge received him and outlined that the boy had vomited and so I went over to talk to. Anxiety Anxiety is a vague feeling of dread or apprehension, in response 4. information. is the condition that exists when the persons universal spiritual She stated she wanted to try an Ibuprofen first and was going to call afterwards if the HA did not get better. ABOUT THE FACILITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Committee shall be co-chaired by Nurse Executive/DONP or designee and a Staff Nurse III/IV or HH III. Her parents live in Mexico and 2 yrs ago when she visited they were fine. Able to provide leadership in a crisis, the Staff Nurse III transforms chaos into a manageable situation that has a greater likelihood of positive outcomes. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $52,080, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $111,220. As well as I may know a patient, I must always be cautious not to draw a conclusion too soon. Teaching activities are not
necessarily ongoing in nature. She asked if I could send a message to her provider or if I thought she needed an appointment. The Staff Nurse III/IV and HH/H III functions in the clinical setting as an exemplary care giver to patients, a model of proficiency for co-workers, and a colleague to physicians. Once again, the thought crossed my mind to have him come back after lunch, but I had this vague uneasiness that t here was something deeper going on with his health. I knew that it was going to be a long day but I love doing urology cases after all. 2006-06-08T10:38:27Z I immediately called the Central Processing Unit to ensure that I had the instrument trays that we would need in case we did the case open instead of laparoscopic. They are the point of contact for nursing staff, physicians, and hospital administration. Development is a dynamic and continuous process as one The quality and content of the material presented in your portfolio is what will be reviewed. Provides best possible patient care. This was a case requiring more time than most and yet proved to be one of the most rewarding. APPENDIX
STAFF NURSE III, HH/H III Application
BENNERS DOMAIN
THE HELPING ROLE
( The Healing Relationship: Creating a climate for and establishing a commitment to heal. past experiences, and sociocultural influences and expectations. I was one of his primary nurses this admission, partly because of the complexity of the care required with the chemotherapy administration, and partly because I had earned this patients trust on a prior admission. Some examples of successful exemplars follow. The purpose of the exemplar is to communicate the chapters contributions and accomplishments that exemplify AACNs mission, vision, values and ethics of care based on the criteria for each category of Chapter awards. Of course most of Mr. Ps history is known to the ED staff but just in case, Mr. P keeps his cherished index cards, which documents his history, in his upper shirt pocket. If you have difficulty identifying a clinical incident, it is often times helpful to ask a colleague or your director for ideas about a pertinent clinical situation in which you were involved. There were no admission beds in the hospital, at least until discharged have occurred. ( Anticipating and preventing periods of extreme work overload within a shift. Interested in presenting at NTI? He has a long history of PAD with severe lower extremity necrosis. I was glad that I didnt get off on time for lunch that day. Progression A registered nurse who assumes the role of charge nurse also assumes the responsibility inherent to the role. 5. An incomplete portfolio may impede your advancement. The rapid change in the patients condition under anesthesia was crucial. The NGT was placed successfully after the first attempt. I have over 20 years experience nurse including trauma nursing. Leadership Activities
Hold a Charge Nurse, Chief Nurse Rep, Nurse Rep or other CNA leadership position
Receive Relief in Higher Classification for Charge Nurse or Supervisor
Committee or Task Force, e.g. It also appeared to me that here were bilateral orbital fractures with depressed cheek bones. E Five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. * Letters of recommendation written for charge nurses should address clinical skills and
not Charge Nurse Duties. Mr. R. had many surgeries on his bilateral extremities on many different admissions to facilitate blood flow and healing. of sadness and yearning), social (feeling detached from others and Nursing Philosophy and Concept Curriculum Map, 2/16/2016). Later the patient went to CT, returned and was transferred to a trauma center. I asked the clerk what was going on after hearing a cry for help. I notified HBS that maybe we should start some probiotics before c-diff came a knocking on her door. 2020), Thermoregulation Thermoregulation is regulation of the bodys temperature by cells She stated to me that she is not sure they are related because I felt fine all day yesterday. I asked her how she was feeling during the call and she said her HA was mild to moderate but she was able to function. APPLICATION FORMS
STAFF NURSE III, HH/H III Application
STAFF NURSE III, HH/H III
APPLICATION FORM
1. body, as well as the impact of human behavior and environment on the The exemplars must be reflective of events that occurred in the last twenty four (24) months. After all the trays had been opened, I started counting all the instruments with my surgical technologist. All rights reserved. To the family, this was a crisis and their most desperate coping mechanisms were emphasized. informed consent, documentation, incident reporting, the Patient Self- 2019). E'[i;T3^umhiBC CcM! Again, I told Mr. Kinney that I would be with him in the operating room and that I would do my best to ensure that he would be kept safe all throughout the procedure. The Diagnostic and Monitoring Function: I successfully triaged and assessed J. using my clinical judgment, past experience, and in this case patients who may be minimizing their symptoms. In a way, trapping the schizophrenic and preventing the patient from using their coping mechanisms in dealing with their symptoms. The Staff Nurse III not only notifies appropriately people but also takes immediate action. I rechecked his vital signs and all appeared to be stable.
the range 7 to 7. advocate by protecting the personal rights of clients and providing all Removing all of the sterile gauze revealing her peri-skin already red and angry, just short of excoriation, I assessed immediately that the plan of care for her dressings would require more than simple sterile gauze. 2. Social Services and Discharge Planners were no on my list to summon to start preparing for his departure to a rehab facility. As a Would Care Champion, my assessment of the dressings on his feet was a priority. %%EOF
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