My first rotation that took place in the operating room, made me solidify how I wanted to guide my future. The anesthesiologist working behind the surgical drapes continuously ensuring the patients’ well-being aligned with why I joined medicine. It is the opportunity to provide patients with optimal care before, during, and after medical procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a team-based approach to provide the best outcomes for patients. Anesthesiology is a rapidly evolving field, and I am excited to be part of a profession that is at the forefront of innovation in patient care. As an anesthesiologist, I will be responsible for assessing patient needs, creating individualized anesthetic plans, and administering …show more content…
I am excited to embark on this journey and look forward to the challenges and rewards that lie ahead. I am writing to express my interest in the Anesthesiology residency program at Mayo Clinic. My desire to become an anesthesiologist is directly related to my personality, as the field fits both my calm and fast-paced demeanor. My previous experiences as an EMT touched on my ability to work in critical situations, possess the necessary dexterity, and capability to work in a team setting that aligns directly with this specialty. Through mentorship from great physicians in the field, I have witnessed anesthesiologists not only possess great knowledge and precise procedural skillset, but also the ability to develop strong physician-patient bonds. Anesthesiology allows the provider to assist patients in a direct manner. I am eager to master general anesthesia, and after that, I see myself pursuing post-residency fellowship training. I am looking for a course that will help me reach my career
Scope of Practice: Overall, Dr. Jaen’s main responsibility is to administer anesthesia to patients before surgery. Surgery includes a wide variety of procedures. Anesthesiologists even administer anesthesia to young children and neonatal patients prior to diagnostic tests such as MRIs. For intensive care patients, anesthesiologists are often responsible for ventilator and airway control. In addition, anesthesiologists have the authority to prescribe drugs to patients.
You have to get to know the patient before the surgery and you meet with them after the surgery has concluded. You get to know them so you know what type of anesthetic and how much of it to get the patient asleep and numb to the pain for the entire duration of the surgery. You have to be careful because this is also a very dangerous job because you could kill the patient if you administer too much drugs not to mention the fact that you could get sued for killing the patient and lose everything including your nursing license forever. Then you would never be able to be a surgeon or any related field again especially anesthesiologist you would be lucky to get a job at McDonald's because you killed someone.
The health career that I am most intrigued with is a certified registered nurse anesthesist or for short, CRNA. In the United States, a certified registered nurse anesthesist is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has acquired graduate-level education and board certification in anesthesia. Certified registered nurse anesthesists provide anesthesia in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, podiatrists, and other qualified healthcare professionals. Certified registered nurse anesthesists are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America, enabling healthcare facilities in these medically underserved areas to offer obstetrical, surgical, pain management and trauma stabilization services. In some states, certified registered nurse anesthesists are
Nevertheless, I applied to the University of Texas at Arlington’s nursing program and was accepted in Fall 2014. That opened the doors to countless opportunities for me to find my spark. Through my lectures and clinical rotations, I was taught that being a nurse meant ensuring the safety of every patient and working arduously to maintain their quality of life. With that principle in mind, I practiced my skill as a nursing student on every unit that I was assigned to.
In those hospital visits I had become accustomed to the sights and smells of a doctor’s office that instead of reminding me of pain, comforted me. I knew from then on, that the medical field was where I was called to serve.
Despite my young age of just 15, I had the opportunity to respond to any emergency and code in the hospital. I fell in love not only with the adrenaline rush but with the fact that I, a teenager, was experiencing in real life the events that I watched in medical-themed TV shows and movies. Because of my growing interest in the medical field, my mentor provided me with opportunities to observe the work of doctors and other medical professionals in almost every area of the hospital. Luckily, each experience in one area of the hospital lead to even greater opportunities in other areas, some of which few doctors receive. I observed several surgeries- including a gall bladder removal, an exploratory belly, and an open heart surgery-, small procedures in the Cath Lab, and the daily duties in the Radiology, Emergency, Nursing, Intensive Care, Physical Therapy, Pre-Operation, and Post- Operation Units.
In order to develop my skills, I would need to find a program that would challenge me professionally and guide me to the knowledge to become an advanced practice nurse. In the summer of 2013, I reached out to the FNP coordinator at UTC to seek her guidance and to determine if perusing a career as a FNP would be possible. She suggested I take a course and see if this was truly what I wanted to do. In August 2013 I began my first course, advanced
Becoming an Anesthesia Assistant would allow me to work as a healthcare professional, help people in their time of need, and have an increasingly dynamic career. I know that my attention to detail, creativity, and critical thinking capacity developed over years working in the medical field make me an ideal candidate for the Master’s of Medical Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program at Emory University. As my life progresses, I have created a desire for a profession that offers a varied assortment of opportunities. I find it gratifying to have a career that is not only rewarding for caring for surgical patients, but also the attraction of a career that is a life long learning process. The attractiveness of a career with different possibilities and education expansion is energizing and motivational.
Since a child I was always held responsible for attending doctor 's appointments with my parents due to their language barrier. Surprisingly, I never felt that responsibility as a burden because hospitals intrigued me. The polar emotions of safety and fear simultaneously, fascinated me. With this awareness when I began taking science courses at North Shore Community College, I found that the subject also fascinated me. The components of liking the hospital and material, had led me to the realization that I had a calling for the medical field.
I spent countless hours studying, shadowing physicians, and volunteering in various healthcare settings. However, as I gained more experience in the field, I began to realize that my interests and strengths were better suited for a career as a physician assistant. While I have great respect for the field of medicine and the specialized knowledge and skills that physicians possess, I found that the more holistic and collaborative approach of the physician assistant profession resonated with me. I worked closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, assisting with patient care and education. I found that I enjoyed the patient-centered approach of the healthcare team and appreciated the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients.
I plan on attending one of the best CRNA programs in South Florida and excelling at my craft. Five years from now, I would like to become a leader in hospital improvement utilizing evidence-based practice. I envision myself in my community operating room, providing excellent care, and growing in my passion for patient care. I also plan on becoming a member of the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program to make up for the low percentage of minority representation in the profession. Moreover, partaking in the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program will allow me to contribute to my field and be an asset to new Americans by promoting diversity initiatives to mentor aspiring CRNAs of color.
With my first few years of undergraduate coursework dealing with chemistry, math, technology, and the sciences of bioengineering, I felt as if I was not getting introduced to the interpersonal side of medicine; this was necessary to become familiar with if I decided I wanted to continue to pursue my interest in becoming a physician. Instead of looking for an internship at a biomedical engineering company this summer, I thought it would be more beneficial to focus and learn hands-on medical care as a more immediate introduction to patient care through EMS. Although my goal is to go into research as a physician, I still feel it is necessary to learn a broader understanding of interpersonal contact and medical care with both patients and the teamwork of other healthcare professionals. Most of this, my educational career would lack in
This week I had the opportunity to spend some time in both the OR and Endoscopy unit. Going into the practice days I was excited and optimistic about what I was going to take away from the experience, as I considered my possible future in working in the operative setting. However, by the second day of practice, I realized that I wasn’t overly excited about either of the units and that the expectations I had set out, didn’t quite match up like I had hoped. Even though I don’t feel as though nursing in either of the units is for me, I was able to take away new knowledge that I believe has enhanced my overall nursing practice.
My future career objective is to become an Anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist play an important role in patients which are undergoing surgery or any other medical procedure. They often included in the process before, during, and after the procedure by determining the exact appropriate amount of anesthesia a patient receives. During surgery, it is essential that they monitor a patient’s overall health and the reaction the patient gives off to the anesthetic that is given. A typical day for an Anesthesiologist revolves around a busy schedule.
During these past weeks at the Archbold ER, I had the opportunity to put into practice many of the content learned in class. This included but was not limited to the proper placement of a Foley catheter using sterile techniques, insertion of an NG tube, and assessment of patients. Even though I attempted to complete some of my initial goals for this internship, I noticed that I couldn’t complete a few of them due to lack of time and lack of experience in the field. Therefore, some of my goals that I’ll need to address during the following three weeks include improve my assessment skills, have better communication with my patients, and improve my questioning to get a better understanding of the cause that brought them in. One the most beneficial