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I have recently started working as an interpreter at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Through this job, I have become my patients' voice. The experience has made me live their pain, feel their sadness, and revel in their willingness to heal; reinforcing, in my eyes, that we are not treating disease but the patient as a
When I think about the moments leading up to my diagnosis I remember feeling weak, confused, shaky and sleepy. I did not notice that I had began sleeping throughout the day. My body was craving soft drinks like soda and juice but not food. Days would go by and I eventually fell into a deep slumber that I found myself only waking up from to use the bathroom. I knew something was wrong and that if I did not get to a hospital it would get worse. Nothing could have prepared me for the life changing diagnosis I would receive.
Something as simple as taking a walk around the facility can prove to be a battle with patient X. From the day I met patient X it was noticeable that she was lacking her memory. Patient X could no longer tell me her name and everyday it would be different struggle, but for that day it was getting her out of bed to take a walk. From the moment I walked in and introduced myself, patient X could not provide me with her name. Patient X constantly asked if I was her baby, and when dealing with an Alzheimer patient, it’s always best to go along with what that patient is saying. As I got patient X up and out of bed, she started to become violent and resistant. Patient X took forty-five minutes to simply get out of bed and dressed, and that was the very beginning of the battle that would consist all day.
Toronto, a multicultural city he calls home. Where he has lived, worked and known seniors, disables and homeless people up-close on daily bases. His multi language ability and ethic background puts him in an excellent position to communicate and deliver health care to diverse cultural background patients. He wants to contribute to this city as best as he can. as a certified PSW.
Through my hands on experiences as a New York State certified nurse’s aide, I frequently care for a diverse population of individuals, as well as observe and assist other health care professionals at the facilities I am employed at. I have been
...epersonalized. Although not every patient is easy to deal with and doctors are under colossal pressure, by inspiring students with a possible future in the medical field to get involved with type of community service early we can ameliorate the distressing situation. Coming into contact with, speaking to, and intimately understanding these incredible individuals can dramatically alter one’s perspective and ensure treatment with self respect and dignity. I strongly believe in this notion of early involvement. My changed view coupled with my future medical training in college will allow me to be a figure to emulate and hopefully inspire others to follow this path. By embarking on this monumental journey mankind has the opportunity to shape history and enrich the lives of others while personally experiencing the most rewarding of all endeavors: helping someone in need.
I found a job as CNA for the patient who had disabilities. One patient in particular changed the direction of my life and started me thinking about working in medicine. I took care of an older woman who was unable to ambulate due to her diagnosis of stroke. She experienced chronic weakness of bilateral lower extremity so I supported her with my arms to steady her. When I looked into her eyes, I could feel her saying, “you truly care about me, understand me, and thank you for taking the time to sense my expression and desire.” That’s the care all of us have deep inside, where our motives no longer become self-seeking but other-seeking. This care has the power to exponentially change that person’s life and the lives of others. It is true that other patients helped me decide to go into medicine, but Stacy had the biggest impact in my
Listening to people, trying to understand their stories and struggles is something that I have always deeply revered. I love learning about different cultural backgrounds and working with a diverse patient base. Working in different settings I have learned how to use these qualities as my strengths to give my patients the best care possible.
Six years ago, I began volunteering at Houston Methodist Hospital. Although it began as an early effort to gain experience in the medical field, over the years volunteering transformed into an activity that not only resonated with my professional interests, but also showed me the pleasure of dedicating my time to patients, their families, and the medical team. I had been on the receiving end of medical care due to personal or family illness for as long as I could remember, and there was an unwavering sense of sympathy and at times, empathy that drove me to do my best for patients and their loved ones. Through my frequent interactions with familiar and new people, I was reminded of the importance not only of compassion, but also of our differences.
I hope to impact this professional with my knowledge and expertise. I am now in school again to further my knowledge of this profession. It may seem old for some. However, for me learning has no age and boundaries as I continued to gain more knowledge and perhaps someday I can be a mentor for my peers. I hope to someday work In Risk management where I can continue to fight and argue the rights of my patients and peers whom all deserve a sense of dignity and self-worth. My contribution to this profession includes providing and promoting care with a holistic approach that is inclusive of the mind, body, spiritual belief practices because the patients I see as being more than just another patient in need of my care. The patients are like you and I and perhaps wants the same as I want for them. I’m sure with my great sense of enthusiasm that I may accomplish something here because my day will never end until I make an unmistakable stamp on a profession I always wanted to practice since that little girl whose heart was touched by the many caring professionals that provided care to my mom. Sound like I’m on a mission that indeed I
Once upon a time, there was a man named Luke Vader, the ocean king. He lived in the Atlantic Ocean in a small creepy and scary city called Brail.
Growing up in a small, Appalachian town in rural Ohio I have learned a lot about community and showing compassion to others. I have also seen the effects of poverty on education, access to healthcare, and overall quality of life. This background has fueled my desire for a career where I can work with people on a personal level and give back to my local community. When I discovered the field of speech-language pathology at a career fair my senior year of high school, I realized this career would help me achieve both of these goals. Intrigued, I shadowed a speech-language pathologist working in home health care. I realized the incredible work these professionals can do and the need for them in my own community. I decided to study Communication
The two men appeared out of nowhere, a few yards apart in the narrow, moonlit lane. I hid behind the corner of the street as the men came closer to me. Both men jogged in perfect harmony as if they were clones of each other. They had focused faces which made them look like they were on a mission to do something.
An annoying feeding tube, the harsh fluorescent lighting, and the distinct chemical smell of a hospital. And pain, lots and lots of pain. I was first diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis when I was only eighteen months old. My mother remembers I would cry in agonizing pain after I ate and that because of this, I wouldn’t eat anything. When I was six years old I would have to go to the nurse's office every day after eating lunch because of the intense ache in my stomach. My parents finally realized something was very wrong and checked me into the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
As a perpetual optimist and aspiring Speech Language Pathologist my compassion for people has driven me to succeed. From a young age I was faced with overcoming the challenge of Plaque-Guttate Psoriasis. It was this challenge that manifested my desire to show compassion to and to inspire others. From this challenge I learned the impact one has at any given moment on the people they meet, work with and/or befriend. My unwavering dedication to the dream of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist is evident in my inexorable work ethic, dependability, and desire to learn in order to help others. My greatest desires are to inspire clients to overcome whatever may lie ahead and to practice in my chosen profession with the compassion that will establish relationships with clients and families founded in trust and optimism. The University of North Dakota (UND) is where I believe I will further nurture my
Spending a day in the Operation Room was very interesting and educational experience. I saw two procedures that were performed on the heart and the lung. The surgeon performed three different procedures on the patient’s heart, and at the end seeing how the aortic valve worked in person was awesome. The second procedure I got to observe was a Transbronchial Biopsy, which I thought was very cool procedure. On the other hand, I thought I was going to pass out on the open-heart surgery, but it turned out seeing a lung full of tumor and taking samples of that tumor made me squeamish.