After interviewing with the cardiac thoracic nurse, I learned that leadership prevails on the unit. The nurse mentioned a time when they took over the leadership role for a code and delegated functions to the other nurses and outlined a smoothly executed code. Moreover, they informed me that you tend to notice between your coworkers who tend to take a leader role amongst who tends to be a follower. With that said, you need both leaders and followers for procedures and teamwork to flow smoothly. On the other hand, they shared a time where a code occurred, and there wasn’t a leader that spoke up, and it ended up delaying the response. Noticeable mishaps occurred that wouldn’t have if proper communication was stated and roles were established. They reminded me how it is essential to allow a leader to stand up and establish that role and others to take the position they were given for things to work well.
Furthermore, you never want your ego to step in the way when caring for another life. It was an important reminder that what is best for the patient outweighs what you may want. That response made by the registered nurse sparked some prior knowledge I had of what it takes to be a leader and health care professional. After speaking with this nurse, the leadership roles were reinforced by empathy, courage, confidence, accountability, and optimism. It was a good reminder that many of those roles defining a leader are also needed to be the best healthcare professionals. I will be sure to apply this knowledge to when I am working and not let my ego get in the way. Furthermore, I will make sure to listen to what is delegated to me and delegate to otters when needed to. It is important to recognize that without these qualities more mistakes and miscommunication can occur which puts the patient at a risk of not the best care one can provide for them.
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I decided to choose this registered nurse to interview because she is a relatively newer cardiac nurse with numerous qualities and character traits that make her a great leader. She stood out to me because I will be starting my future career soon, and she is a perfect role model of what a true leader means with or without a formal leadership position. She confirms that anyone can be a leader and how promising it is to have leaders among your team. This registered nurse is easy to approach, demonstrates proper communication skills, and advocates for her patients, self, and team members. Even though she doesn’t hold a leadership position, she still has the traits of a leader. A difference between a formal and informal position as a leader is with an informal position you weren’t appointed as a leader but still have the attributes of one and help generate a flow during a shift. I heard stories of her coworkers that confide in her and often come to her when they have questions during their shift. A great leader is brave, noble, clear, focused, and has integrity in all aspects this nurse has.
Moreover, great leaders help people reach their goals and are not afraid that someone might outshine them. To be a great leader, one must be humble. I know that this nurse is constantly looking to gain new education and better herself and her skills everyday. Not only that but she motivates those around her to do the same. I am most interested in learning how this nurse started her career and how she has evolved over the years. I am excited to hear what she believes a leader is and if she believes that one more be formally appointed as a leader to act like one. I also want to find out if they see themself as a leader. Furthermore, I am looking forward to hearing real-life stories of the times she acted as a leader with or without knowing, and other times she noted another leader in her health care team. After completing this interview I am sure to have a better understanding of leaders in the health care in formal and informal ways.
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We shared this poster via email to a registered nurse working on the cardiac unit at SMHC. With Covid 19 we were unable to get the poster to the unit in time so email was the best option for us. The registered nurse did reach back to us and tell us that the poster looked good and they would share amongst the other staff on the unit. Besides that we haven’t heard any other feedback regarding the likely of use for the poster at this time. It was an exciting process of gathering information and putting what we learned on a. poster that could be used by staff and looked at in break out rooms. Moving forward we hope to hear back from the unit on more feedback!
