Professional Development

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Marisa Rossy
 Direct Patient Care Abilities
Personal Strengths Opportunities for Improvement
Interpersonal communication skills Critical of self
Leadership abilities Time management
Compassionate Delegation
Dedicated
Team player
Organized
 Direct Patient Care Abilities
Short Term Goals (Present-2 years) Long Term Goals (3-5 years)
Maintain professional role Gain experience with adult-
Gain confidence with patients geriatric individuals and
and families communities

Become a trusted member of Practice as an Adult-Geriatric

the unit team Nurse Practitioner
Strategies: practice self reflection,
Utilize knowledge of Spanish
network, read unit-specific books
language
 Unit Leadership Abilities
Personal Strengths Opportunities for Improvement
Critical thinker Be more assertive
Evidence based knowledge Gain more experience intervening
Intuitive Time management
Self-aware
Energetic
Creative
 Unit Leadership Abilities
Short Term Goals (Present-2 years) Long Term Goals (3-5 years)
Be a reliable member of the team Charge RN
Act as Charge RN Stroke Coordinator
Preceptor students/ new hires DNP role

Strategies: Read leadership books, improve communication,

vocalize and write goals, recognize others
 Professional Development
Short Term Goals (Present-2 years) Long Term Goals (3-5 years)
Pass NCLEX Research higher education
Attain position as a new graduate Pursue opportunities for further
registered nurse education and certification
Transition into professional RN
role Volunteer in the community
Volunteer in the community Strategies: network, seek
mentorship and guidance
 Management/ Leadership Book
Rationale for book selection: provides wisdom and
warnings from experienced nurses
Books Compliment to Personal Strengths: I am
open to criticism and advice
Benefits to Professional Growth: gives advice on
how to deal with a wide range of topics (stress,
death, etc.); will help me to become a unit leader
 Leadership Shadowing Experiences
Unit ChargeAna Maria Unit ManagerBailey
Rationale For Choice: Rationale For Choice:
Strong leadership presence Knowledge of unit
Excellent verbal communication skills Attend meetings
Ability to assess patients Insights
Insights Elements of unit decision-making
Role of a charge, when to consult
charge
 Professional Activities: What I learned

St. Lukes IPEP Activity Mass Casualty Training

Interprofessional teamwork
Geriatric assessment
Nutrition-based assessment
Interaction with elders
Rationale for choice: experience with
geriatric population and teamwork
De-escalation techniques
Application of tourniquets
Active shooter drills
Disaster planning
Rationale for choice: insights to
protect the community
 Goals

Short term goals (1-2 years)

NCLEX Exam (Pass) Start RN New Gain confidence Explore areas for growth &
February 2018 Grad Position in RN role community involvement
February 2018 March 2018 + February 2019 +

Begin community work Continue Research and apply Begin DNP

with geriatric population community work to DNP Programs in Adult-Geriatric
February 2020 with geriatric population Dec. 2021 - Dec. 2022 specialty
February 2020 - Aug. 2023 August 2023
Long term goals (3-5 years)
 Higher Education Endeavors
Personal Aspirations Short Term Goals (Present-2 years)
Work with adult-geriatric Medical Spanish certification
individuals and communities Unit certifications and specialty
Potential Opportunities advancement
In-patient, out-patient, community Long Term Goals (3-5 years)
work Adult-Gerontology DNP
DNP/ Masters in Public Health Masters in Public Health
Strategies: network, maintain relationships, plan ahead, research, write out goals
 References
Arnouldussen, B. (2016). First year nurse: Wisdoms, warnings and what Id wish Id
known my first 100 days on the job (4th Ed.). New York, NY: Kaplan Publishing.