Creating Final Professional Portfolio

In my professional summary, I have exhibited exceptional performance in different institutions of learning. I hold a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Maryland and an Associate Degree in Nursing from Montgomery College in Takoma Park. I also have a diploma in midwifery from St. Patrick’ Midwifery Training College at Ashanti Region in Ghana. My career goals are to be compassionate and skillful to help me provide quality care to patients.

Through the course of learning, I have evolved to become a registered and professional nurse. Specifically, the learning outcomes have improved my knowledge, skills, and attitude throughout practice as evidenced in my places of service. From 2018 to date, I work as a registered nurse at Cadia Healthcare, Hyattsville in Maryland. Previously, I acquired clinical experience at Holy Cross Hospital where I worked as an intern in 2017. Between 2014 and 2018, I worked as a caregiver at Family and Nursing Care in Maryland. From 2012 to 2014, I served as a care manager at Sunrise Senior Living in Maryland. Finally, between 2011 and 2012, I rendered my services as a midwife at Tepa Hospital in Ghana. Throughout the practice, I have developed critical thinking on different approaches to nursing care.

I understand that nursing profession uses evidence-based practice to promote care to patients. As such, I will adhere to the code of nursing practice to ensure that I streamline my activities based on the established protocol of care (Avins, Huttner & Miller, 2019). In the next three years, I intend to enroll in an advanced master’s program in nursing so that I can be able to utilize educational resources as primary and secondary sources of practicing evidence-based practice. In the next five years, I intend to learn leadership skills in preparation for future responsibilities of nurse leadership. I also believe in continuing education as part of competence building which will steer my professional growth in the future. Notwithstanding, my goal of nursing practice is focused on integrating technology in the process of patient care (Mellor & Gregoric, 2016). Specifically, I intend to build competency in the electronic medical record systems and use the latest technology that optimizes quality outcomes for patients.

Professional Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

During my learning, I focused entirely on education programs that enable me to conceptualize nursing practice. The premise has immensely improved my knowledge of patient care and the emerging issues related to the nursing profession. I pride in this strength as it has granted me the ability to use evidence-based practice, especially when performing nursing procedures for patients in critical care units. Besides, I am a responsible person in the process of nursing and often dedicate special time to activities in accordance with their priority (Mellor & Gregoric, 2016). Accordingly, I have dedicated my effort to complete all classes without failing any of the courses. Based on this premise, I have a conviction that I can be a better nurse in my present place of work. Nonetheless, I believe that I am enthusiastic and therefore I can accomplish tasks within the given time frame.

I have various challenges that I experienced during my studies and I have faced in professional practice. I give attention to details which often make me concentrate on pertinent issues in my studies and line of care. Even though giving more attention has expanded my ability to handle issues, I have discovered that it is a weakness especially when there is a surge in patient population who require immediate care. However, I believe in change and I can use the course skills as an avenue to prioritize activities in my area of practice.

I utilized knowledge acquired during my course studies in nursing practice to optimize quality care for patients. I consider the knowledge and skills as an opportunity for growth as I can synthesize concepts from empirical together with theoretical studies to come up with solutions to specific problems in the line of care. Moreover, with regard to care for patients, I learned to express compassion to my clients (Avins, Huttner & Miller, 2019). I consider this as an opportunity to offer patient-centered care to my clients both in the current and future practice. Nonetheless, I have developed the skills to understand the concepts of advocacy which I believe will enable me to fight for the rights of my clients.

However, there is one threat that relates to the integration of leadership skills in the line of practice. I believe I do not have the requisite experience and education to emerge as a nurse leader in my current line of practice. The premise is compounded by the level of competition among colleagues most of whom have completed Masters of nursing programs while others have enrolled for Doctor of Nursing Programs. Besides, 70% of the nursing staff are seasoned nurses who have provided services for 15 years and beyond. As such, I believe that I can enroll in advanced studies to gain the necessary skills relevant to nursing leadership.

References

Avins, J., Huttner, N., & Miller, S. C. (2019). Put learning in high gear. The Learning Professional, 40(3), 58-62.

Mellor, P., & Gregoric, C. (2016). Ways of being: Preparing nursing students for transition to professional practice. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 47(7), 330-340.

Creating a Final Professional Portfolio Assignment

Creating and maintaining a digital Professional Portfolio allows nursing professionals to provide employers and others with documentation quickly and easily.

In this course, you draw from your previous coursework in this Master of Science in Nursing program to develop your Professional Portfolio.

Before you begin assembling and developing your Portfolio, view the following documents, located in this week’s Learning Resources:

• Student Guide to Creating a Final Professional Portfolio: This document outlines the elements that need to be included in your Portfolio, and provides instructions for clear and professional formatting.
• Walden University Graduate Nursing Professional Portfolio: Foundation Requirements: This document outlines all the assignments from previous courses that must be included in your Portfolio.
• Professional Portfolio Template: This document provides the structure for assembling your Portfolio. It includes the Program Outcomes Evidence Chart, which allows you to summarize your accomplishments and demonstrate how you met each program outcome. As you use this chart, consider how the learning activities in your courses supported you in meeting the Walden University and School of Nursing goals related to service, scholarship, and social change.

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Sample POEC Chart

FINAL PORTFOLIO

Program Outcomes Evidence Chart MSN Graduate Characteristics	Individual Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs)	Course #; Learner Assessments (Evidence according to alignment of learner outcomes from syllabus chart)	Student Outcome: Service (Community/ Professional)	Student Outcome: Scholar-Practitioner (Scholarship/ Practice)	Student Outcome: Social Change
LEADERS/ CHANGE AGENTS	LO1 – Synthesize organizational/ systems leadership for cost-effective specialist nursing practice that contributes to high-quality healthcare delivery, advancement of the nursing profession, and social change.	NURS6110 The Nurse Leader: new perspectives on the profession. Create a professional practice environment for transformational change. NURS6200 The nurse administrator-leading for excellence. Understand organizational culture and create change.	1. Analyzed Servant /Transformational leadership styles. Initiated Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) which moves the decision making to bedside nurse for quality care improvement. 2. Developed a nursing strategic plan to address HCAHPs scores for patient satisfaction and positive clinical patient outcomes.	1. Enrolled in MSN program to learn more about leadership and management to be a credible and knowledgeable leader on the Senior Leadership Team. I am leading the initial phase of applying for Pathway to Excellence designation. 2. Analyzed results of Employee survey and developed action plans to address concerns. I led department head meetings to introduce accountability measures. Completed 105 hours of Lean training, became certified in Lean, and facilitate Lean projects.	1. I chaired the Student Passport (universal training for nursing students) project for Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Executives (WONE). Students can access the program on-line. It has been implemented in 2 regions. 2. Enhanced the patient safety program by proactively identifying risks and taking action. WONE is addressing fatigue management by developing a white paper for sharing with all organization.

Sample POEC Chart

FINAL PORTFOLIO

End of Program Outcomes Evidence Chart

MSN Graduate Characteristics	Individual Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs)	Course #; Learner Assessments (Evidence according to alignment of learner outcomes from Syllabus chart)	Student Outcome: Service (Community/ Professional)	Student Outcome: Scholar-Practitioner (Scholarship/ Practice)	Student Outcome: Social Change
LEADERS/CHANGE AGENTS	LO1—Synthesize organizational/systems leadership for cost-effective specialist nursing practice that contributes to high-quality healthcare delivery, advancement of the nursing profession, and social change.	NURS-6050 NURS-6051 NURS-6052 NURS-6053 NURS-6201 NURS-6211 NURS-6231 NURS-6241 NURS-6600	Interviewed director of the Women’s Care Center to identify opportunitites for improvement in local STD prevention efforts. Volunteered to work at the 2014 UPMC Corporate Nurse’s Week celebration	Organized, developed, and implemented a Project in the ED at UPMC Hamot to improve sepsis care provided to patients. Developed a Practicum Project that helped improved confort of new nurses with Death and Dying. Implemented a Project to improve the throughput of outpatient procedure patients to help decompress the hospital during times of high census. Successfully completed the Nurse Leader Residency program.	My ED sepsis Project saved lives and changed the entire culture of the ED. The Project data was disseminated at several conferences to be replicated by other facilities.
SCHOLAR-/EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTITIONERS	LO2—Critique evidence-based literature drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives and pertinent research to guide decision making that demonstrates best practices for specialist nursing practice in a global society.	NURS-6052 NURS-6053 NURS-6201 NURS-6231 NURS-6241 NURS-6600	Performed  thorough literature reviews about best-practices on a number of topics in several of my MSN classes. Topics included sepsis, blood culture collection methods, mentoring, and nurse retention.	Used research gathered for MSN to develop and implement a substantial Project to imrpove sepsis care in the ED. Developed a Practicum Project that helped improved comfort of new nurses with Death and Dying. Developed a Project that improved the throughput of outpatient procedure patients – referred to as OPT.	Disseminated this research in a number of conferences and venues to help others replicate the study. Shared results of my Practicum Project with leaders in the organization. OPT changed the outpatient procedure process to become more patient-centric, improving patient satisfaction.
PROFESSIONALS/ COLLABORATORS	LO3—Integratively assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate cost-effective healthcare strategies that reduce health disparities by patient/population advocacy for access to specialist nursing care.	NURS-6052 NURS-6053 NURS-6211 NURS-6211 NURS-6600	Helped organize a clothing drive for homeless people. Volunteered at a health fair to educate the public and provide health screenings.	Co-chair of Practice Environment Council. Leader of Hospital Daisy committee. Active member of hospital Magnet committee. Active member of housewide and systemwide sepsis committee. Masimo representative for the hospital. Active member of the ED trauma team. Active member of the hospital CAUTI committee.	Assisted with the successful Magnet journey at UPMC Hamot which created positive organizational changes. Helps organize trauma simulations, which improve trauma care provided to patients.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS	LO4—Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using audience-specific oral, written, and information technology for professional delivery of specialist nursing care.	NURS-6211 NURS-6600	Presented sepsis Project at multiple local and national conferences, including SCCM. Presented Death and Dying Project to Nurse Directors throughout the organization. Presented Outpatient Throughput presentation Unit Directors in the organization.	Leads Practice Environment Council and Daisy Award meetings. Communicated my vision and collaborated with individuals on my unit to develop strategies to improve culture. Additionally, I facilitated a shared governance approach.	Preceptor for multiple staff nurses throughout my schooling. Provided education to new nurses about CORE. Disseminated information about several projects to hospitals in the system and throughout the nation.
EDUCATORS/ CONSULTANTS	LO5—Evaluate health needs of diverse populations for necessary teaching/coaching functions based on specialist nursing knowledge to restore/promote health and prevent illness/injury.	NURS -6050 NURS-6221 NURS-6600	Volunteered at multiple health fairs to provide health screenings and education to the public.	Educated nurses throughout the hospital about CAUTI prevention at new employee orientation classes, and annual mandatory education seminars. Provided education to nurses about many topics.	Mentored many nurses and patient care technicians in the organization to improve their practice and implement change.
LIFELONG LEARNERS	LO6—Exhibit ongoing commitment to professional development and value of nursing theories/ethical principles (altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice) in accordance with ethically responsible, legally accountable specialist nursing practice.	NURS-6221 NURS-6231 NURS-6241 NURS-6600	Served as a preceptor for multiple new ED nurses. Participated in career fairs to help recruit new nurses for the organization. Provided education to new nurses regarding Death and Dying	Have attained hundereds of CEU hours. Obtained Certified Emergency Nurse certification.	Mentored many nurses and patient care technicians in the organization to improve their practice and implement change.
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS	LO7—Implement specialist nursing roles to promote quality improvement of patient-centered care in accordance with professional practice standards that transform health outcomes for diverse populations.	NURS-6050 NURS-6051 NURS-6201 NURS-6600	Researched practices of different cultures. Helped increase local awareness of drug and alcohol prevention programs for college students.	Provided education to nurses regarding cultural differences. Developed a Project focused on sepsis care in the ED which improved patient care and outcomes.	Helped with an initiative that significantly reduced hospital CAUTI rates.

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Final Portfolio

NURS 6600 (add section #) Capstone Synthesis Practicum – Nursing  Leadership & Management

Month Day, Year

Your full name

Address

City, state, zip

Area code and telephone number

E-mail address

Your position

Agency where you work

City, State
Table of Contents

Program of Study……………………………………………………………………………….. [Insert Page Number]

Professional Development Plan (PDP) ……………………………………………………….

CV or Résumé ………………………………………………………………………………..

Portfolio Assignments from each of the following courses:

NURS 6001: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

NURS 6050: ……………………………………………………………………………………….

NURS 6051: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

NURS 6052: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

NURS 6053: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

NURS 6201 OR 6401:……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

NURS 6211 OR 6411:……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

NURS 6221 OR 6421: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

NURS 6231 OR 6441: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

NURS 6241 OR 6431:……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

NURS 6600 ………………………………………………………………………….

Continuing Education (CE)…………………………………………………………………………………………………

End of Program Outcomes Evidence Chart…………………………………………………………………………..

Final Reflection…………………………………………………………………………………..

Insert Program of Study

Insert Professional Development Plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this as a Sample:      Curriculum Vitae/Résumé

Student First Name and Last Name

4524 Street Avenue · Jackson, WI 54214

262-555-1212 (home) · 262-555-1212 (cell)

studentsemail@yahoo.com

Objective

To obtain a _________ position that will utilize my _________ and _________ skills. (Used only in a résumé.)

Qualifications (if résumé)

 

• Thrives in a multi-task environment
• Excellent computer skills
• Hardworking, independent and reliable
• Able to grow with company through versatility and adaptability

Education  (first if CV)

 

Full Degree Name       Month/Year-Present

Concentration (if any)

School Name

City, State

Expected graduation date:

Full Degree Name       7/1999

Concentration (if any)

School Name

City, State

Employment History (first if résumé)

 

Company, Title           03/2004 – Present

Company, Title           02/2002 – 03/2004

Company, Title           04/2001 – 06/2001

Company, Title           06/2000 – 12/2000

Licenses and Certificates

RN License

ID #

Date

Awards and Honor

Employee of the Month          9/2010

References Available Upon Request

Insert course Portfolio Assignments here.

(Include the title page and references with each Portfolio Assignment.)

Table 1

Continuing Education (CE) – Optional

Course Name	Number of Hours/Units	Date of Completion
{fill in your CEUs here if applicable} delete this page if not applicable
Ex: Taking an accurate BP	1.0	1/1/13
Add rows as needed

Table 2

Other Non-Electronic Documents

List those documents for which you do not have electronic versions (meeting programs, evaluation forms, certificates, etc.) below.

 

Document	Description	Date
Add rows as needed

 

 

You may add additional artifacts as you deem necessary.

 

 

 

End of Program Outcomes Evidence Chart

MSN Graduate Characteristics	Individual Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs)	Course #; Learner Assessments (Evidence according to alignment of learner outcomes from Syllabus chart)	Student Outcome: Service (Community/ Professional)	Student Outcome: Scholar-Practitioner (Scholarship/ Practice)	Student Outcome: Social Change
LEADERS/CHANGE AGENTS	LO1—Synthesize organizational/systems leadership for cost-effective specialist nursing practice that contributes to high-quality healthcare delivery, advancement of the nursing profession, and social change.
SCHOLAR-/EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTITIONERS	LO2—Critique evidence-based literature drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives and pertinent research to guide decision making that demonstrates best practices for specialist nursing practice in a global society.
PROFESSIONALS/ COLLABORATORS	LO3—Integratively assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate cost-effective healthcare strategies that reduce health disparities by patient/population advocacy for access to specialist nursing care.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS	LO4—Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using audience-specific oral, written, and information technology for professional delivery of specialist nursing care.
EDUCATORS/ CONSULTANTS	LO5—Evaluate health needs of diverse populations for necessary teaching/coaching functions based on specialist nursing knowledge to restore/promote health and prevent illness/injury.
LIFELONG LEARNERS	LO6—Exhibit ongoing commitment to professional development and value of nursing theories/ethical principles (altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice) in accordance with ethically responsible, legally accountable specialist nursing practice.
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS	LO7—Implement specialist nursing roles to promote quality improvement of patient-centered care in accordance with professional practice standards that transform health outcomes for diverse populations.

 

Final Reflection