Experiences at University of Washington Medical Center

I volunteering for a little over a year on the 4SE floor. Every week I performed tasks such as restocking IV trays, dialysis carts, room drawers, PICC and TLC blood draw kits, nutrition room, nursing cardex, forms, room cards, and gloves in patient rooms. Delivering and picking up items around the hospital, taking patient blue books to pre-anesthesia, ripping labels, and directed general support from supervisor. After completing my Washington State Certified Nurse Assistant testing I applied for a job and was hired....

I volunteering for a little over a year on the 4SE floor. Every week I performed tasks such as restocking IV trays, dialysis carts, room drawers, PICC and TLC blood draw kits, nutrition room, nursing cardex, forms, room cards, and gloves in patient rooms. Delivering and picking up items around the hospital, taking patient blue books to pre-anesthesia, ripping labels, and directed general support from supervisor. After completing my Washington State Certified Nurse Assistant testing I applied for a job and was hired....

?? Learning/training professional converting integrated software for healthcare systems electronic health records (EHRs)/ medical billing/appointment scheduling for medical practices, hospital facilities, physician's offices, patient units
?? Design/develop/implement/deliver training programs
?? Design/develop/implement e-learning programs
?? Regularly assess staff/program training effectiveness, developing post-course module assessments to support curriculum objectives
o 98% average return on scores over 5 year period
?? Design/develop/implement learning solutions to Eclipsys/Cerner software conversions
?? Partner/consult with clients applying solutions to assist businesses in optimizing challenges
?? Design/deliver/implement training supporting learning needs:
o 5 years experience teaching software courses
o 4 years developing Web-based learning program
o 3 years developing Web-based courseware
o 5 years as learning specialist for 2 software conversions
?? Design/develop/implement learning strategies for specific clients
?? Develop/deliver train the trainer workshops for internal customers and external client base
?? Design/develop/implement learning materials/trainer presentations/guides/job aides/web-based materials, including facilitator notes for each course
?? Develop individual course level outlines for approval by stakeholders in modular format
?? Design/implement organizational and performance improvement initiatives
?? Research educational technology and collaborate with IT staff to maximize technical components of training
?? Revise/update all training materials, including classroom and web-based, in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs)
?? Manage programs/products/projects successfully...

I provide training and support on our clinical applications, primarily Cerner. I also work on entreprise-wide projects and have developed the QA Process for the training team and oversee a committee that approves what items go on the clinical desktops.

As an RN, I would say to sit down and look at what you want. Yes- you. There are so many departments at UWMC, and even if the job you want isn't currently posted (or says it isn't hiring new grads) there is most likely a place for you in each of them.

Evaluate the departments in detail. Visit the departments. Talk to the Nurse Managers, who would be delighted to talk to a new prospect. Be picky.

You are a factor in your job. I know that nurses are caretakers by nature, but you will be more effective in your practice if you find placement in a field that is truly the right fit for your personality....