Overall, I thought this specific quiz was extremely difficult. I became frustrated with the amount of questions it took for me to complete the quiz. My frustration definitely made me not put in as much effort as I should have on some questions because I just wanted to get it over with. However, it made me realize that it is not a guarantee that I will finish the NCLEX in just 75 questions, it may take more. It is good for me to experience taking a quiz that is 200 questions so I am able to get the feel for a long exam. I have definitely learned that I need to slow down while taking these types of exams because taking time to focus on each question will help me to make better answer choices.
Month: February 2021
Going into this exam I know it was going to be challenging because I am not good at memorizing information about various medications. I knew I was going to have to slow down and really think about each question. For the most part, I believe I did that. I definitely had some small distractions and rushed through some questions and got them wrong related to that however the majority of the questions that I got incorrect can easily be corrected if I review common NCLEX drugs. I am definitely going to continue going at a slower pace during these assignments to ensure I have a full understanding and am able to choose the best answer. I do believe this exam helped me to realize I need to review pharmacology before taking the NCLEX.
EMILY WNEK
28 Hammond Farm Road Haverhill, MA 01832
Phone: 978-891-0403
Email: ewnek@une.edu
Objective: I am a senior nursing student with an expected graduation of May 2021. I am looking to enter into a new nurse role where I can utilize my clinical/empathetic nursing skills in a hospital setting
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of New England, Portland, ME
May 2021
- Student Nursing Association (2017-2021)
- Love Your Melon Club (2018-2021)
- Hospital Volunteer (2016-2017)
- Please see Clinical Summary Supplement for specific experience in clinical rotations
Honors
- Dean’s List (2017-2021)
Certifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant- State of Maine
- Basic Life Support CPR certified (expiration: September 2022)
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences Responsible Conduct of Research (Basic Course)
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI): Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety
- Mandated Reporter Training
Skills
- Epic/Cerner computerized medical record systems
Work Experience
- Store Manager, Dunlap’s Ice Cream September 2015-April 2018
- Delegated tasks to coworkers during shifts, oversaw safety of employees, opened and closed the store
- In charge of the stores registers and all income received from customers
- Scooped ice cream, made fried dough, acai bowls, and specialty sundaes
- Gained customer service skills
- Child Care Provider, Nanny May 2019-August 2020
- Cared for three children under the age of ten, Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Drove children to daily activities, provided all meals and snacks, assisted with homework and summer reading assignments
Clinical Rotation Summary
Senior Practicum Fall 2020-135 Hours
- New England Rehabilitation Hospital
- Administered common medications applicable to patients recovering from strokes and other neurological injuries such as Heparin, Gabapentin, Opioids
- Assisted with PEG tube care, insertion of Foley Catheters, and IV pumps
- Aided with documenting various pressure ulcer staging
- Preformed Neurological focused assessments
- Skilled in giving shift change report and interprofessional communication
Medical Surgical Rotations
- Maine Medical Center- Oncology Unit Spring 2020-90 Hours
- Cared for critically ill patients with varying types of Cancer
- Aided a physician with a bedside Lumbar Puncture and Bone Marrow biopsy
- Observed the process of administration for Chemotherapeutic drugs
- Assisted with wound staging and dressing changes
- Administered medications with observation from a clinical instructor
- Maine Medical Center- Oncology Unit Fall 2020-90 Hours
- Preformed Head-To-Toe physical assessments
- Documented on computerized medical records
- Researched medications prior to administration
- Assisted with postmortem care and observed therapeutic communication relating to the dying process
- New England Rehabilitation Hospital Fall 2019- 90 Hours
- Performed Head-To-Toe assessments
- Accomplished in recording patient’s vital signs and recognizing abnormal findings
- Practiced therapeutic communication
- Facilitated with ambulating and activities of daily living for patients
Mental Health Rotation
- Spring Harbor Hospital Spring 2020- 45 Hours
- Participated in various therapy sessions such as gym, music, and group therapy
- Engaged with patients diagnosed with varying mental health disorders
- Participated in team rounding prior to the start of my shifts
- Aided with the preparation of discharging patients to different facilities or home to their families
I chose my nurse preceptor as my nurse leader. I chose her because she was only a few years older than me and had already accomplished so much in her career relating to the leadership aspect in nursing. She was newly appointed as charge nurse and was also her first time volunteering to be a nurse preceptor. Taking on two leadership roles at the same time can be very difficult, especially for a young nurse. Her leadership role as charge nurse was a formal position that she trained for prior to my arrival to preceptorship. She was still learning the ins and outs of being the charge nurse all while having me to teach. I believe her position as my preceptor was also considered a formal position, because she was responsible for ensuring I follow proper protocols, administer medications, and patient safety was protected at all times. I was lucky enough to stay on the floor during my whole preceptorship and learn many hands on skills whereas other peers had to use virtual preceptorship assignments. By having hands on experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe I was able to see a lot of leadership skills from everyone on the floor. My preceptor possessed many leadership skills such as delegation, time management, and respect to colleagues. During preceptorship, there were various challenges that came up that I was able to see how my preceptor used her leadership skills in handling. The issue of COVID cases on the floor was a huge issue my preceptor had to handle. Many nurses didn’t have the proper PPE to enter into the designated COVID areas so sorting patient assignments to ensure that people with the proper PPE were always working each shift to take care of the COVID patients was very difficult and required some nurses to work overtime every week. Being the person responsible for creating the shift assignments posed stress to my client because it was difficult to make sure everyone was being treated fairly, however, my preceptor never became overwhelmed and was very open and honest with her coworkers when creating assignments and tried her best to allow everyone’s input. I definitely am interested in learning about how my nurse leader is able to manage work and life balance. As a future nurse I believe that understanding that balance will be very important when starting out to help prevent burnout.
After watching the movie I felt so inspired to become a nurse in the near future. It really helped to solidify that all the work I am putting in during school and in clinical will all be so worth it once I start treating my own patients. I learned that the job of the nurse is so essential to the outcome in patient care, not only because of the medical attention but the emotional and spiritual connections we make with out patients. The movie helped me to recognize that I will need to ensure that I am able to form connections with my patients that are deeper than then relying that I will give them their medications at the correct time. They need to trust that I will be assisting them in very aspect during their time at the hospital.
Preparing for an interview is very important and I learned that it is going to take a lot more preparation than I had originally thought. In order to prepare for future job interviews I want to make sure I have my resume easy to understand and to be mentally prepared to answer whatever questions they may ask me with a thoughtful response. I am aware that most interviews may be online, however it is still important to make a great first impression by being polite, dressing in a nice outfit rather than a sweatshirt, and showing the interviewer I have skills that go deeper than the knowledge I have gained in school. It is also important to look up details about the organization you are interviewing for. It is essential for you to be compatible with their mission and incorporate that into the interview process. I have not had prior experience being a CNA like other students have, however, I believe the volunteer programs I am a part of, my history of nannying, and my managerial status in my high school job have offered me many learning experiences and skills that I will take with me as a nurse. I was able to develop needed communication skills, become a leader, and develop a trusting relationship with the parents and children I nannied for. Being able to describe my different success stories during using communication and leadership skills will help to show the organization that I will be a great addition to the team. I believe it is necessary to be honest about the challenges you face. Expressing that you are not perfect and do make mistakes sometimes shows that you have room to grow and are willing to ask for assistance if needed. Asking questions and collaborating with more experienced nurses when you are facing a challenge will only make you a better nurse. I am open to the idea that as a new graduate nurse I am going to make slight mistakes, but it is my responsibility to own those mistakes and work hard to ensure I learned and won’t make them again.
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