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I feel that life long learning in the nursing practice is an essential component in improving patient care and nursing outcomes. There are numerous outreach education courses, training, seminars, and endless opportunities that can assist me in my professional growth and career as a nurse. Below are some examples that have aided me in this journey so far.

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American Lung Association Lung Force Expo Conference (01/18/19)

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American Lung Association Lung Force Expo Conference (01/18/19)

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Attended the American Lung Association Lung Force Expo

From this conference, I learned more about different resources and research surrounding lung cancer, COPD, and other chronic lung diseases. This opportunity allowed me to develop an understanding of how I can improve my quality of care to this specific client population.

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Here are artifacts from my nursing curriculum that exemplify how I have met the Program Learning Outcomes. 

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Here are artifacts from my nursing curriculum that exemplify how I have met the Program Learning Outcomes. 

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PESI OB Emergencies Conference (09/20/19)

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PESI OB Emergencies Conference (09/20/19)

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Attended the PESI OB Emergencies Conference

This conference contributed to me gaining more knowledge on providing holistic patient care and effective therapies in managing high risk pregnancy conditions such as preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.

From this conference I received a certificate of successful completion, which exemplifies my my commitment to continuing my nursing education. Please see attached certificate below.

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Graduation date: May 2020
Associate in Science Degree in Nursing. Please see attached Resume.

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NURS 210: Geriatrics. Total of 90 clinical/lab hours. Kuakini Medical Center, Long-Term Skilled Nursing Unit

Skills: provided holistic centered-care to geriatric patients, which included personal hygiene, head to toe physical assessment, patient, family and care-giver education, and medication administration.

NURS 220: Medical-Surgical. Total of 90 clinical/lab hours. Kuakini Medical Center, Med-Surg Orthopedics Floor (Waikiki Ewa 4)

Skills: PIVs, SubQ Injections, PICCs, Heparin/NS routine flushes, O2 Administration via Nasal Cannula, DC peripheral IV, wound care, personal hygiene/bed bath, VS, H2T focused assessment, Mental Status Exam (MSE), and Psychosocial Assessment (PSA).

NURS 320: Maternity and Pediatrics. Total of 270 clinical/lab hours. Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children: Mother Baby Care Unit, Family Birth Center, Pediatrics Wilcox

Skills: Newborn Assessment, Newborn VS, Newborn sponge bath and umbilical cord stump care, patient education on breastfeeding, safe sleep. Intrapartum and Postpartum Focused (BUBBLE) Assessments and VS. Maternity peri-care, comfort measures, therapeutic communication. Administered IV, IM, and SubQ medications, D/Ced Jackson Pratt drains, IVs.

NURS 360: Psychiatric Mental Health and Medical-Surgical.Total of 270 clinical/simulation lab hours. Queen's Medical Center, Kekela Adult Unit, Family Treatment Center

Skills: Preformed 1 to 1 focused assessments and therapeutic communication sessions with patients, utilized patient specific psychiatric assessment tools: Mental Status Exam (MSE), Psychosocial Assessment (PSA), Burns Anxiety Checklist, Suicide/Self-Harm Risk Assessment, etc. Facilitated Psychosocial and Psycho-education Teaching Sessions.

Due to the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Med-Surg clinical hours will be fulfilled through completion of online virtual simulation labs, as we are not authorized to and unable to attend on-site clinicals at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center.

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The purpose of this column is to exhibit competency in the completion of my nursing course work and curriculum.

A program learning outcome can be defined as a collection of measurable and verifiable knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes that a student has gained and accomplished at the end of a course or program. An artifact is an example that demonstrates the application of this concept.

I have listed nine artifacts that reflect what I have learned throughout my nursing ADN program. These artifacts, which include examples of clinical reflections, nursing care plans, course assignments, and projects demonstrate how I have met each one of the nine Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).

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Aloha! My name is Lauren Taylor, and welcome to my ePortfolio! On this site you will find a list of my academic achievements, learning activities, credentials, and clinical experiences. These experiences have helped me along my journey to earn my Associate degree in Nursing from Kapi'olani Community College and to become a registered nurse in the state of Hawai'i. Thank you so much for visiting my ePortfolio!

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My nursing philosophy is an ever changing process as I learn more about myself throughout my nursing journey. My belief is that every patient has the right to be provided the best care possible.

This comes from my personal experience of witnessing the care that was provided to my late grandfather. The healthcare professionals at that time did not treat my grandfather with a single ounce of respect as a patient; instead they ignored his needs and prolonged his suffering.

It aches me to this very day knowing that my grandfather was not treated with any dignity, when that is one of the number one principles of health care professionals tie into their patient care.

This motivates me every day to strive to provide holistic care to each patient and their family members through compassion, integrity, honesty, and competence.

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My goal is to work as a pediatric travel nurse in the spanish-speaking parts the U.S. where I am able to provide patient-centered holistic care while applying my Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Portland to my work. Eventually, my ultimate goal is to obtain my Doctorate in Nursing Practice, continuing my speciality in Pediatrics.

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09/2017-01/2020

I volunteered for the Blood Bank of Hawai'i by organizing monthly on campus blood drives at Kapi'olani Community College (KCC). I recruited and encouraged KCC students, professors, and staff to donate. I also processed and filed donor paperwork and information and assisted staff during appointments.

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BLS for Healthcare providers (CPR & AED), Expiration Date: 04/2021

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"Analyze ethical and legal issues while practicing nursing within the health care system."

Attached is my NURS 360 Med-Surg Virtual Simulation Lab Clinical Paperwork on Liver failure where I found three research articles that discussed various ethical dilemmas that are associated with alcohol use disorder patients and liver transplant eligibility. The content that was reviewed by various medical professionals can be examples of what I must be prepared to face as a nurse in my standard of care.

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"Evaluate professional behaviors and self-care to improve nursing practice."

Attached is my NURS 360 Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) final reflection where I take a look back on my journey as a nursing student through out the clinical rotation. In this reflection, I identified my areas of weakness and parts of clinical that I struggled with, and how they impacted me. I used this reflection to as a time for self growth and professional growth where I developed the methods I used to improve my self and patient care.

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"Provide nursing care that incorporates evidence supported by research."

Attached is my NURS 360 M/S Virtual Sim Lab clinical paperwork on COVID-19 where I found numerous evidence based practice research articles that covered the PPE precautions and protocols that medical professionals should follow and implement in their patient care to lead to better patient outcomes.

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"Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice."

Attached is my NURS 360 M/S Virtual Sim Lab clinical paperwork that exhibits the example of the "five rights of delegation" that I as a student nurse incorporate in my nursing care.

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"Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team members."

Attached is an example of an SBAR that I utilized to collaborate and form a plan of care with the PCP on a patient who experienced an acute transfusion reaction. This SBAR is taken from my NURS 360 M/S Virtual Sim Lab clinical paperwork on Blood Transfusions.

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"Participates in making recommendations for improving patient care within the health care system."

Attached is my clinical paperwork from my NURS 360 Psychiatric Mental Health clinical rotation where in one of my DAR's I provided my client with a list of various outpatient "grief support groups" that she could attend to continue her plan of care once discharged.

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"Advocate for the delivery of client-centered care."

Attached is my NURS 360 Med-Surg VSim clinical paperwork where I provided examples of how I would advocate the cultural preferences of client through incorporating the principles of cultural competence and diversity in my nursing practice.

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"Communicate effectively with clients, families, and health care team."

Attached is my NURS 360 Med-Surg Vsim Paperwork that includes an example of SBAR communication that I used for patient handoff report regarding the status of a COPD patient following chest tube insertion.

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"Demonstrate effective clinical decision making in the delivery of nursing care."

Attached is my NURS 360 Med-Surg Virtual Sim Clinical Paperwork where I have included an individualized patient care plan for my COPD patient.

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American Psychiatric Nurses Association: Online Training Course

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American Psychiatric Nurses Association: Online Training Course

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In NURS 360, during our Psychiatric Mental Health rotation we had the opportunity to complete an online training course relating to the "Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder." This online training covered concepts on addictive behaviors, substance-related, and various levels of treatments for each.

Below I have attached my official certificate of completion to this online training course. This certificate demonstrates an example of my success in continuing my nursing education.

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Certificate of Completion Opioid Use Disorder

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Help, Understanding & Group Support (HUGS)

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Help, Understanding & Group Support (HUGS)

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09/2019-12/2019

I volunteered with the non-profit organization, HUGS during my nursing pediatric rotation. During this time, I interacted with children and family members to provide respite care to these individuals. At each HUGs event, I participated and lead various games for members of the HUGS program for children of all ages. These learning activities focused on promoting peer interaction and facilitating in psychosocial development.

This was a rewarding experience for me because it not only made me feel that I could make a difference in a family's life, but that I was able to help support these children grow in a nurturing environment.