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Debra J. PoinsettPsychology, 2010

Personal Statement

My current plans following completion of my current studies are to continue in on in my education.

As of this point in my career I am undecided as to the concentration I wish to advance in. The list right now is long for the different fields I am interested in and I plan on posting at a later date as the area I wish to concentrate my degree on becomes clearer to me.

Out of high school I went on to college and graduated as a Registered nurse. I have worked in hospital settings as a nurse in pediatrics, oncology, labor and delivery, maternity, med-surg, psychiatrics, cardiac step down and emergency room care. I have held positions of staff nurse charge nurse, assistant head nurse and head nurse. I am currently working with palliative care and provide nursing support for families. I have always had good rapports with my patients and was able to communicate well with each of them. Many times I was called in to talk to some distressed patients and calm them down or assist them with their worries or problems. I have always loved psychology and have taken classes and seminars through the years in dealing with people, communication, listening skills, and conflict and resolution. When my children entered college I returned to college to peruse my degree in psychology.

I am very active in my community where I have volunteered for the last 10 years in the many of the local non-profit organizations. I have cheered and ran events such as golf tournaments, casino nights, and children activities. I have organized CPR and first aid classes, and physicals for the town I live in. I have been on numerous boards as treasurer for the swim team, weightlifting team and football team for the local high school for the last 9 years. I have also recently been involved with the girl scouts and local after school programs and sports teams that my grandchildren attend and participate in.

Resume

EducationOctober 2010 (expected Graduation Date)

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology, 3.99 GPAArgosy University

May 1986Associate Degree in Nursing, 3.5 GPAGreater Hartford Community College, Hartford Connecticut

May 1978Licensed Practical Nursing DegreeHartford State Technical Institute, Hartford Connecticut

Employment History1999-Present

Registered Staff Nurse Sarasota Memorial HospitalDuties: Staff and charge nurse in different specialties of the hospital.

2006 to PresentPrivate Duty Case Manager at Glenridge CommunityDuties: Manage patient care for Hospice and/or geriatric patients.

1986 to 1999Registered Nurse at Manchester Memorial HospitalDuties: Charge and Assistant Head Nurse on different floors of the hospital

1980 to 1982LPN at Phoenixville Convalescent Home Phoenixville PADuties: Patient Care

1975 to 1977Certified Nursing Aide Mediplex of NewingtonDuties: Patient Care

Reflection

I learned in a psychological issue how to employ skeptical inquiry and scientific approach. I was able to access information from a variety of sources and select appropriate sources to respond to questions in a research hypothesis. I had extreme exposure in finding research articles from scholarly journals that identifies research design and statistical tools in those findings. I excelled in learning about communications skills and effectively presented psychological concepts orally to an audience. My written communications skill was effective in presenting psychological information in writing using software and style that was appropriate for any audiences. I do have a weakness in grammar. I was able to identify the issues and challenges related to ethnics in the field of psychology. I am able to identify the issues and challenges related to diversity in the field of psychology. I was accomplished in knowledge of Psychology and recognizing the major concepts, theoretical perspective, empirical findings, applications and historical trends in psychology. I was able to apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues. My interpersonal effectiveness and active listening communication skills develop and improves positive relationship skills via effective communication, respect for others, appreciation of diversity and cultural sensitivity and awareness of their impact on others.

Table of Contents

Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy

Research SkillsCommunication Skills: Oral and WrittenEthics and Diversity AwarenessFoundations of PsychologyApplied PsychologyInterpersonal Effectiveness**Samples provided in Linkedin Profile

My Future in Learning

Learning is a lifelong process.I am an unconventional college

student,returning to school after years in

my professional career.I consider continuing education

necessary in keeping in touch with the ever changing medical and psychology field.

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