NURSING LEADERSHIP

Nursing Leadership



Nursing Leadership

Introduction

This paper intends to discuss my team experience within the clinical placement from the viewpoint of leadership. The key attribute of good leadership qualities is being able to have confidence in the people orientated team who are competent and decisive while communicating to healthcare staff on all levels. The purpose of this paper is to provide the description about the goal that was to be achieved during the experience along with the identification of the key team members. Moreover, all the negatives and positives involved with the experience particularly in relation with the aspects of leadership will be explored.

Discussion

The focus for this reflective activity was a recount of an experience on clinical placement as a student observing the hierarchy problems of leadership and communication on an evening shift. One of the most experienced RN's in the Recovery Unit was in charge for this particular evening shift. The experience and knowledge nurses possessed shown effective managerial roles and clinical problem solving capabilities. Furthermore, the clinical nurse has devised a comprehensive planning procedure manual as a guideline for better patient-health outcomes. This folder, found in a prominent position of the office is accessible to staff, who are encouraged to review regularly, share new ideas and suggest ways to improve current practices to attain a positive health outcome for their patients (Patricia, 2011 Pp. 200-250).

The basic goal in the event was specialist health care for a patient in recovery well equipped with the latest evidence-based knowledge incorporating the state of the art technology. The team of nursing staff included the clinical nurses and experienced registered nurses trained in post-operative recovery including myself as the student nurse. I was responsible to assess the patient for pain level, level of consciousness, color and vital signs initially and then to document all the relevant findings. When considering a leadership role, the RN would need to choose an area that the nurse has a thorough knowledge and long term experience in all aspects of their field of expertise (Carolyn, 2008 Pp. 350-347). However, RN in charge did not properly communicated with my RN or myself about the concerns.

Moreover, RN in charge had not checked the entries in Fluid Balance Chart or the recovery urinary output. The RN in chare apprehended that the assisting RN and I were neglecting our patient and wanted to call the doctor about her concerns. The RN did not at all communicated with us regarding the concerns and did not provide us any chance to make the things clear. After assessing the situation, I decided to disagree with the decision of RN in charge. By communicating my viewpoint effectively, I made the RN in chare agreed to the assessment. Moreover, I believe that the information I provided to the RN in charge made her realize that I have been taking good care of the patient and the treatment is showing effective results.

This particular experience made me realize the various pitfalls in the leadership and teamwork efforts of ...