Professional Development Presentation

Kayleigh R. Alegria

University of Arizona
 Direct Patient Care Abilities

Personal Strengths Opportunities for Improvement

▪ Observant; attention to detail
▪ Thoughtful about patients’ history, lifestyle
factors, etc to view patient needs/care
holistically
▪ Compassionate
▪ Become self-confident in variety of assessments
and technical skills
▪ Managing more higher-acuity patients/ larger patient
assignments
▪ Anticipating plans of care and more complex
disease management (familiarity)

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 Direct Patient Care Abilities
[Continued]
Short/Long-term Goals (and strategies)
▪ Present-2 years:
-take advantage of nurse residency with preceptor to improve
technical skills, assessments, critical thinking
-recognize self-growth and improvement
▪ 3-5 years:
-seek out further opportunities and learning; be a resource to
coworkers
Integrative Modalities incorporated
▪ Authentic Listening/Silence
▪ Modify environment to promote rest
and healing
▪ Use of deep-breathing techniques with
patients
▪ Personalize care for patients,
understanding each has unique needs

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 Unit Leadership Abilities

Personal Strengths Short/Long-Term Goals (and strategies)

▪ Experience taking role of team-lead in ▪ Present-2 years:
group projects -apply leadership knowledge to everyday assignments
▪ Interest in/appreciation of trialing -participate in unit-based committees
leadership and managing styles -improve delegation/communication skills
[evidence-based]
Opportunities for Improvement ▪ 3-5 years:
▪ Official leadership position -act as mentor or preceptor on unit
▪ Delegation + coordination responsibilities -attend leadership/management seminars and conferences
-feel confident in a variety of leadership qualities

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 Professional Development

Short-term (present-2 years) goals:

▪ Participate in accredited Nurse Residency Program
▪ Obtain certificates related to unit of hire (OCN); become ACLS certified
▪ Maintain employment at Magnet recognized facilities

Long-term (3-5 years) goals:

▪ Attend different nursing conferences (at least 2 per year)
▪ Participate in hospital/unit based improvements
▪ Brainstorm direction for nursing career, potential transition to outpatient/disease prevention role

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 Leadership Book:
Presence (Cuddy, 2015)
How did reading Presence help me (compliment areas for improvement)?
❏ Recognize areas in which I am not present, occasions when I haven’t be present, and how to
build (slowly) my ability to be present in the future

Contribution to my professional growth:

❏ Gave me foundation to improve myself and performance, particularly in high-stress scenarios
or times when effective decision-making is crucial
❏ My professional growth requires the best, most focused version of myself

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 Leadership Shadowing Experience

Shadowed: Assistant Unit Manager, 3N (SAVAHCS)

What did the experience teach me?

▪ Management positions can be very dynamic and have wide-range of responsibilities per facility
▪ Leadership roles and potential success are highly dependent on others also in management; working
in groups and/or facilitating meetings can be difficult if there is not clear expectations of goals of the
meeting

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 Professional and Community Activities

▪ BLS Recertification ▪ BLS: refresher of knowledge about scenarios requiring BLS

▪ ICSave Course: practice techniques related to emergencies/disasters

▪ Stop the Bleed and use of tourniquets/wound packing
ICSAVE Course
▪ Volunteering: Reminder of disparities within community, ability to work
as part of cohesive team for the morning to prepare hundreds of packed
▪ Volunteering at Casa meals for clients in need
Maria Soup Kitchen

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 Educational Plan Overview

Personal Aspirations Short-term (present-2 year) goals:

-Attain higher education that broadens my scope of
practice
-Be involved in teaching/inspiring others to promote
health + prevent disease
Potential Opportunities
-Work with underserved populations
-Utilize education opportunities provided by workplace
▪ Research different career paths/higher degree
▪ Narrow down interests to 2 programs
Long-term (3-5 year goals):
▪ Begin higher education coursework
▪ Use expertise gained by additional degree to
change or expand roles/responsibilities within
healthcare team

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 Timeline of Short and Long-Term Goals
2019: Begin 1-year NRP 2022-23: Reevaluate 2024-25: Continue pursuing higher
progress and degree
2020: Research Master’s employment in acute
Programs, Certificates, care 2025: Use degree (if finished) to take
DNP education on new role or continue with program
----------------------------------- 2023: Consider working until completed
2022-23: Start coursework in outpatient setting
for additional education

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 References

Cuddy, A. (2015). Presence: Bringing your boldest self to your biggest

challenges. New York, NY: Back Bay Books.

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