My resume sums up my work experience for the last 11 years. I am a hardworking nurse that is not afraid to try new things and learns fast. I am committed to my job and to the organizations that I have worked in and am always putting my patients first. It also outlines my education and the certifications and education I have accomplished throughout my nursing career. How important are professional organizations to you? Professional organizations are very important. It assists the individual advance and enhance their career. Depending on one’s field of nursing, it allows the healthcare professional stay up to date on the most recent changes within their field. Recently, I was a member of the American Nurses Association and according to their website there are many benefits that one has when you are a member, such as: certification discounts, up to date news, professional development opportunities, discounts on CE’s, and networking with other nurses. They also work for you in that they provide federal lobbying on behalf of nurses, speak for us on a national level, protect out Practice Act and advocate on the state level (American Nurses Association, n. d.). Identify cultural or spiritual considerations related to your chosen professional organization.
I am currently not a member of a professional organization. The organization I work in, Methodist Healthcare, is a great organization that values all members of their team, but most importantly the community we serve. Their promise, as outlined on their website, is “Serving humanity to honor God by providing exceptional and cost-effective health care, accessible to all” (Methodist Healthcare, n. d.). They have created a culture of advancement for the nursing staff. They are always encouraging us to get our accreditation in our fields and encouraging us to get higher education.