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I believe lifelong learning is the continuous, voluntary, self-driven pursuit of knowledge. It is something that I will strive to do throughout my entire life. Medical knowledge is constantly growing and changing. I must stay up-to-date on the proper care for my patients to allow for appropriate assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and treatments.

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Keiki Spring Fair - Volunteered to interact & perform activities with children of all ages.

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Active blood donator (Last donation 04/18/19)

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Graduation Date: May 2019
Associate in Science Degree in Nursing. See Resume below.

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In Sickness and in Health Seminar: "Water, Other Fluids and Fatal Heart Disease and Stroke: The Adventist Health Study" 04/11/19

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In Sickness and in Health Seminar: "Water, Other Fluids and Fatal Heart Disease and Stroke: The Adventist Health Study" 04/11/19

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This seminar at Castle Hospital presented the evidence showing how something as simple as drinking more water can lower your risk of fatal heart disease and stroke.

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Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse 02/19/19  (8 Hours)

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Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse 02/19/19  (8 Hours)

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Myself and another student volunteered with the members at Clubhouse, an Adult Mental Health Facility, . "The Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse is a unique member-driven psychiatric rehabilitation program for adults living with serious mental illness." We assisted in their daily activities and taught a psychoeducational activity that included positive affirmations. Please take a look at the activity pre-planningand reflection below.

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I observed a NA & AA meeting to further my knowledge on how these meetings work and the benefits their members receive from attending and participating in them. Please see my reflection below.

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Below are the Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) for the Associates Degree of Nursing at Kapi`olani Community College. Upon graduation, I will be able to show how I've effectively reached each PLO through my clinical experiences, appropriate nursing care, self reflection, and continuous learning to improve and grow as an efficient & compassionate healthcare team member.

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Evaluate nursing care based on the legal and ethical framework of the state in which they practice and the American Nurses Association Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Please take a look at a weekly self-evaluation below from my clinical experience in maternity at Kapiʻolani Medical Center. I addressed two different ANA provisions, "promoting a cultural of safety" and "collaboration".

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Kailua Methodist Preschool 11/16/18  (2 Hours)

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Kailua Methodist Preschool 11/16/18  (2 Hours)

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I collaborated and taught pedestrian safety with my classmate, Anfernee Liwai, to a preschool class. The teaching included learning simple vocabulary, how, when, and where to cross the street, learning what street signs look like and what they mean, a matching game, and a fun outdoor activity. The class had seven 3-year-olds.

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HUGS & Texaco Giving Tuesday 11/27/18  (3 Hours)

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HUGS & Texaco Giving Tuesday 11/27/18  (3 Hours)

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Volunteered to asked customers of Texaco Kailua to make donations to HUGS, a local nonprofit organization that helps families with a child who has a severe illness or disease. For the month of November, Texaco matched every donation up to $25,000.

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While working in my mental health clinical rotation at Kahi Mohala, I came across an ethical issue that involved one of my patients and made me think of the ethical principle beneficence. Please take a look at it (3rd paragraph) in my reflection for that week.

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My name is Jessica Faith and I'm currently pursuing an Associate's of Science Degree in Nursing at the Kapi'olani Community College, which I will graduate from in Spring '19. I will then further my education at the University of Hawai'i to obtain a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing. This website is where I share my nursing knowledge, experience, professional goals, and continuing education.Thank you for exploring my journey and I hope you enjoy your visit!

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Help, Understanding
& Group Support for families with a child who has a severe illness or disease. Volunteered, along with my classmates, to play with and look after special needs children and/or siblings of special needs children.

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Kailua Beach Cleanup 01/15/18  (3 Hours)

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Kailua Beach Cleanup 01/15/18  (3 Hours)

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Kalama Beach - Volunteered to sift through sand to help clean the beach of plastic debris.

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I believe nursing care should be performed to the best of my ability. I will be proficient in my medical skills to improve the well-being of every patient. I highly support advocacy and customized care to utilize efficiency. I will forever continue my nursing education to allow for growth and improvements throughout my career. This will allow me to be knowledgeable about the most recent healthcare that is beneficial for my patients.

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Keiki Spring Fair - Volunteered to play games with children.

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To become a Registered Nurse after obtaining an Associate's of Science Degree in Nursing. I will then continue my education to obtain a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing. Once I have my BSN, I hope to work at Castle Medical Center in their labor and delivery and/or postpartum department. I've had amazing experiences as a patient there and received top quality medical and emotional care from their nurses. I can't wait until I can provide comprehensive compassionate care for others.

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Bellows Beach Cleanup 11/13/16  (2 Hours)

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Bellows Beach Cleanup 11/13/16  (2 Hours)

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American Psychiatric Nurses Association 02/02/19

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American Psychiatric Nurses Association 02/02/19

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Continuing nursing education activity: Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder: Educating & Empowering all Registered Nurses (RN) during an Epidemic

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Jessica Faith - APNA Opioid Use Disorder Certificate

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Three parents discussed their perspective on living with a child with a severe illness and the impact home care nursing has had on them.

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Describe and analyze episodes of clinical practice and self-care; and identify areas of strength and those requiring development.

Reflection is such an important part of growing and improving yourself as an individual and nursing student. I'm always willing to reflect on my actions and thoughts to find ways to continually better myself. Please take a look at one of my reflective journals from my mental health clinical rotation that talked about my strengths and weaknesses.

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Implement evidence-based practice by locating and evaluating the best available evidence in making clinical decisions; and engage in on-going professional growth and self-directed learning in the practice of professional nursing.

During my med-surg clinical rotation, I presented a journal article about a nursing intervention, semiautomatic intermittent pneumatic compression devices, which I utilized on the floor. Below is my summary of the article describing the supported benefits it has on patients.

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I also reviewed an article during my mental health clinical rotation regarding the benefits of physical activity and perceived friendships on certain moods (depression, anxiety, stress). Because I'm a very physically active person, this article intrigued me. Please see that review below.

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Employ leadership skills in implementing and/or delegating the delivery of safe nursing care to clients and client systems.

During my clinical time at Kuakini Medical Center in the med-surg unit, I spent one day in the role of a team leader for my classmates. This involved receiving continuous patient reports, providing my input & assistance when needed, updating them on any changes, and giving reminders when it was time to accomplish the appropriate tasks. My team leader self-evaluation is attached below.

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Jessica Faith - Team Leader Self Evaluation

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For my Professionalism in Nursing II (NURS 362) class, I had to present an example of an effective leader that I've worked with. Please take a look below to hear about my experience with a nurse that had a significantly positive influence on me. I hope one day I will be an amazing leader just like her.

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Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for clients, client systems, and groups in meeting their health care needs.

During my time at Kuakini Medical Center, I focused my critical thinking and nursing interventions to aid in the advocacy of my patients. Below are some of my collaborations during one of my clinical weeks that promoted patient advocacy.

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Contribute to the improvement of the health care system through involvement in interdisciplinary activities and choose from a variety of tools in accessing, interpreting, and providing cost-effective nursing care.

During my NURS 362 class, I presented two health care policies and one initiative that were designed to help improve the well-being of individuals, families, and even surrounding communities. The local health initiative includes doing beach cleanups, which is something I have done several times before and as a nursing student. Please tak a look at the forum post below.

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Another health care system that I have used and done research about is called MEWS (modified early warning system). Below is my forum post in the NURS 362 class explaining what it is and how it's utilized.

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Develop therapeutic relationships based on mutuality, respect, cultural sensitivity, caring, and the beliefs and value systems with the client, client systems and community.

While at Kahi Mohala, another classmate and I created two activities, psychoeducation & psychosocial, that were customized for the patients in our unit. We designed them to offer client centered care and aid in improving their well-being while utilizing positive affirmations and calm down techniques. Below are the pre-plannings and reflections for each activity.

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Communicate professionally, clearly and therapeutically in all interactions.

I performed a process recording with a patient during one of my NURS 360 (Health and Illness III) rotations. I utilized therapeutic communication to aid in the improvement of her well-being by allowing her to reflect on her current situation and plans for the future.

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Demonstrate clinical judgment in the delivery of safe, cost-effective, quality care, using information and patient care technologies to diverse clients across a wide-range of settings. Utilize health promotion, disease prevention, and restorative nursing in assisting clients and client systems to maintain independence.

Every clinical day, I performed to the best of my ability to deliver safe, cost-effective, and quality care to my patients. I did this by utilizing critical thinking, laboratory results, appropriate nursing interventions, and the patient's current medical status. Please take a look at some examples below: 1) weekly self-evaluation including care for 2 of my patients on the med-surg unit, 2) concept map & nursing care plan for another patient on that same unit.

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I thought that learning about oxygen therapy from the Kapi'olani Community College respiratory technician students was a great experience. I learned how to properly put a nasal cannula, simple mask, non-rebreather, and venturi mask onto a patient. It was very beneficial to get to practice attaching the plugs and turning on the flowmeter, along with adjusting the flow. I learned the amount of oxygen (L/min) each mask can administer and the O2 concentrations. It was also interesting to learn about the pulse oximeter and the limitations that it has, for example, it measures peripheral oxygen saturation not arterial oxygen saturation.

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Spring 2019 - Kuakini Medical Center (Medical-Surgical, Lab/Clinical Hours: 135)
Clinical Skills Performed:

Oral, nasal, IVPB, & subcutaneous medication administration

Patient transfer

Foley catheter care & removal

Peripheral IV removal

Neurovascular check

Wound care & bandage change

PET scan preparations & post procedure cautions

Administration of O2

Drainage removal

Postoperative care

Discharge of patient

Procedures Observed:

Blood transfusion

SureTrans knee drain removal

Closed negative pressure wound drain removal

Kidney drain removal

Spring 2019 - Sutter Health Kahi Mohala (Mental Health, Lab/Clinical Hours: 135)
Clinical Skills Performed:

Mental status exam

Psychosocial assessment

Milieu therapy

Process recording

Psychoeducation & psychosocial interventions

MH assessment tools

Fall 2018 - Tripler Army Medical Center (Pediatric, Lab/Clinical Hours: 135)

Clinical Skills Performed:

Discharge of patient

Immunizations (IM & PO)

Procedures Observed:

Respiratory therapy

Chemotherapy

Sedation for MRI, CT scan & eye exam

Fall 2018 - Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children (Labor & Delivery and Postpartum, Lab/Clinical Hours: 135)

Clinical Skills Performed:

BUBBLE assessment

Newborn assessment

Pre- & postoperative care

Post circumcision care

Procedures/Surgeries Observed:

Caesarean section

Circumcision

Hearing screening

Spring 2017 - Queens Hospital (Medical-Surgical, Lab/Clinical Hours: 270)

Clinical Skills Performed:

Topical, oral, IVPB medication administration

PICC flushing

Peripheral IV flushing

Straight catheter procedure

Foley catheter care

Peripheral IV fluid therapy

Subcutaneous injection

Wound care & bandage change

Blood glucose check

Chest tube flushing

CBI intake & output

Fall 2016 - Leahi Hospital (Long-Term Care, Lab/Clinical Hours: 270)

Clinical Skills Performed:

Oral medication administration

Enteral feeding

G-tube dressing change

Procedures Observed:

Wound care

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On 05/24/18 Jessica Faith successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.

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Concept Map - Intertrochanteric Fracture