Professional Leadership Development

Alexandra Cole
University of Arizona College of Nursing
 Direct Patient Care

Personal Strengths
Communication
Empathy
Advocacy for patients

Opportunities for Improvement

Improve clinical skills
Prioritization of nursing tasks
 Direct Patient Care cont.

Short Term Goals (Present-2 years)

Begin nursing career in a PCU at Banner UMC
Orient on nursing unit
Learn policies and procedures

Long Term Goals (3-5 years)

Transition to an ICU position
Become critical-care certified
 Unit Leadership Abilities

Personal Strengths
Interprofessional collaboration
Patient centered focus
Conflict resolution

Opportunities for Improvement

Confidence in providing my input as a new graduate
Delegating effectively
 Unit Leadership Abilities cont.

Short Term Goals (Present-2 years)

Serve as a role model for compassionate patient centered care
Gain knowledge on unit specific charge nurse responsibilities
Learn about quality improvement projects and committees

Long Term Goals (3-5 years)

Complete charge nurse training
Collaborate to complete quality improvement projects
 Professional Development

Short Term Goals (Present-2 years)

Join the American Nurses Association
Subscribe to a nursing journal to stay current on evidence-
based nursing

Long Term Goals (3-5 years)

Join the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Obtain a CCRN certification
 Management/Leadership Book

First year nurse: Wisdom, warnings, and what I wish Id

known my first 100 days on the job by Barbara Arnoldussen
This book provides insight from experienced nurses about coping
within your first year as a new graduate nurse
I chose this book to learn tips to prevent burnout,
establish mechanisms to cope with challenging situations,
and learn about personal accounts of successful RNs
The PROs are establishing a realistic view of what a
nurses role is in the hospital
The CONs is that the book didnt provide a lot of applicable advice
 Leadership Shadowing Experience
Rapid Response Nurse: Banner University Medical Center
Rationale for Experience
Gain knowledge of the rapid response nurse role
Participate in rapid responses and codes
Rapid Response role
Provide insight to the multidisciplinary team and expedite the
implementation of life saving interventions
Implement standing orders based on assessment of patient condition
Improve outcomes for patients who are rapidly deteriorating
 Professional Activity

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Successful completion of the cognitive and skills evaluation for a
Health Care Provider BLS Program
Certification in lifesaving CPR and AED interventions
Bleeding Control Class
Field bleeding control
Rapid trauma assessments for life threats
START triage for mass casualty incidents
 Professional Timeline
Jan. 2018
Pass the NCLEX

Feb. 2018 Begin PCU New Grad Program

July 2018 Finish New Grad Program

July 2019 Move to New York and work in an ICU

Aug. 2021 Obtain a CCRN certification

 Continuing Education

Personal Aspirations Short Term Goals

Gain competence in the Cerner Complete the PCU Academy continuing
charting system education courses
Take course on the management of Dedicate time to review unfamiliar
insulin and heparin lines diagnoses, medications, and interventions

Potential Opportunities Long Term Goals

Charge Nurse CCRN
Precept student nurses Additional certifications like Arterial Line
Insertion Certification
 References
Arnoldussen, Barbara. (2009). First year nurse: Wisdom, warnings, and what I wish Id known my
first 100 days on the job (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Kaplan Inc.