Seamless teamwork always results in the best outcomes (ANA, 2010, p. 57). Other departments such as lab, respiratory, non-invasive cardiology, and thoracic surgery regularly become involved in our procedures. Cooperation, respect, and strong teamwork are of vital patient’s importance. We should always collaborate first with the patient and family, listening carefully to their concerns and following through whenever possible. It is also important to keep the patient and family updated and educated regarding their procedural status or disease processes as well as risk factor modification. Standard 14: Professional Practice Evaluation It is important for all nurses to use self-evaluation on a regular basis (ANA, 2010, p. 59). I often do this on a daily (even case to case) basis looking at what I performed well and what could use some work. My peers (physician and fellow staff) are my best resources and help me improve my practice. When the patient smiles up at you and it confirms a job says “thank-you” well done. I love those! As part of my hospitals clinical ladder I am required to annually review my professional participation and growth as well as keep a written portfolio. My manager also provides us with annual discussions during which we review strengths, weaknesses and form a plan for growth. Standard 15: Resource Utilization In this day of a constrained health care dollar we should all be good stewards of the resources given us. We must be well versed in the available resources or know how to find out about them. If I know where, how, or who I am not afraid to ask for help. It is important don’t to know about our health history, whether they have prescription coverage and patient’s upcoming urgent or elective procedures when planning cardiac care (ANA, 2010, p. 60). The safest and most cost effective outcome should always be the bottom line. Resource can also
Seamless teamwork always results in the best outcomes (ANA, 2010, p. 57). Other departments such as lab, respiratory, non-invasive cardiology, and thoracic surgery regularly become involved in our patient’s procedures. Cooperation, respect, and strong teamwork are of vital importance. We should always collaborate first with the patient and family, listening carefully to their concerns and following through whenever possible. It is also important to keep the patient and family updated and educated regarding their procedural status or disease processes as well as risk factor modification. Standard 14: Professional Practice Evaluation It is important for all nurses to use self-evaluation on a regular basis (ANA, 2010, p. 59). I often do this on a daily (even case to case) basis looking at what I performed well and what could use some work. My peers (physician and fellow staff) are my best resources and help me improve my practice. When the patient smiles up at you and says “thank-you” it confirms a job well done. I love those! As part of my hospitals clinical ladder I am required to annually review my professional participation and growth as well as keep a written portfolio. My manager also provides us with annual discussions during which we review strengths, weaknesses and form a plan for growth. Standard 15: Resource Utilization In this day of a constrained health care dollar we should all be good stewards of the resources given us. We must be well versed in the available resources or know how to find out about them. If I don’t know where, how, or who I am not afraid to ask for help. It is important to know about our patient’s health history, whether they have prescription coverage and upcoming urgent or elective procedures when planning cardiac care (ANA, 2010, p. 60). The safest and most cost effective outcome should always be the bottom line. Resource can also
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