LaBombera Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sir Winston Churchill once said: “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Throughout my life I have worn many hats to earn a living, but the life I intend to make as a physician assistant (PA) has been guided, I realize now, by the pulse of this quote. As a high school teenager with an interest in veterinary medicine I volunteered at many local animal hospitals. There I developed skills in giving medical attention to patients who could not convey their symptoms with words. Learning the empathy, compassion, and patience required to work with animals in a team-based medical setting has stayed with me and is at the core of my patient care skills today. The Churchill quote again appropriately describes my actions when I chose to participate in a demonstration of social activism as a young adult in college. Rather than lose my voice among the masses I decided I could be of best service as a street medic. I quickly developed skills in treating my patients using the limited means I had available. This level of focus, drive, and quick-thinking necessary when assisting the injured charged and motivated me. Although I was well on the way towards a career in the marine sciences it was an obvious progression and a natural calling to also seek out a volunteer position at my local fire department. Having now been a part-time firefighter-EMT for seven years I have honed that passion to give assistance to those in need no matter what the time, or conditions. Patient care has always been the most intriguing aspect for me as we enter people’s homes and make rapid assessments while providing comfort and reassurance. It is a special trust that the public gives us to help them at their worst, and one that is unique and I respect. The pre-hospital emergency setting, though life-saving and rewarding, at times limits us in diagnostic tools and treatment options and often I wish we could do more for our patients. Our patient contact ends when we transfer care to the emergency room staff leaving me at times curious if we gave the proper treatments, if we missed any conditions, did they survive, and what was the patient’s outcome? I see myself treating these patients as a PA with the ability to expand in my patient care. These would be my patients to follow through in their long-term care and guide towards their recovery and continued health maintenance. A look back on my career path clearly shows that I have always been on a road involving science, research, and specifically: teamwork. As a fisheries biologist for the past 20 years collaboration is the essence during our extended field research projects at sea. Long hours, harsh conditions, and difficult science projects challenge the best people, but everyone’s lives depend on each other when on a boat on the high seas. Effective leadership and positive teamwork are essential to completing the tasks and retuning home safely. I bring these skills to all aspects of my life and I look forward to bringing these skills to the PA profession by being a part of a medical team in which the collaborative environment between the doctors, nurses, and other PAs contribute together for the ultimate goal of effective health care for our patients. The culmination of the Winston Churchill thread which has guided me through life came in 2010 when I participated as part of a medical relief project to Guatemala. As a Latina born in Chile and fluent in Spanish my initial tasks were to assist in translation between the patients and doctors, but as the clinic became more hectic it was clear to me that I could do more. I used my EMT skills to quickly triage the patients and perform more in-depth initial assessments ahead of the doctors which increased our efficiency. The day the lead physician asked me “have you ever considered a career as a PA?” was the day that changed my life, and it was the beginning of a relentless quest towards learning everything about the profession. Having now thoroughly explored the physician assistant career, researched the school programs, completed the prerequisite classes, explored the employment options, and gained valuable knowledge from the various PA job shadows it is clear to me that this is the career I desire for the rest of my life. My life experiences have focused me and have presented themselves to me as a calling to this specific career choice as a physician assistant. I look forward to the challenges of diagnosing and developing treatment plans and to the satisfaction of having given my best care possible to my patients. This is challenge I am eager to begin; I feel mature and ready for the responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBombera Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sir Winston Churchill once said: “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Throughout my life I have worn many hats to earn a living, but the life I intend to make as a physician assistant (PA) has been guided, I realize now, by the pulse of this quote. As a high school teenager with an interest in veterinary medicine I volunteered at many local animal hospitals. There I developed skills in giving medical attention to patients who could not convey their symptoms with words. Learning the empathy, compassion, and patience required to work with animals in a team-based medical setting has stayed with me and is at the core of my patient care skills today. The Churchill quote again appropriately describes my actions when I chose to participate in a demonstration of social activism as a young adult in college. Rather than lose my voice among the masses I decided I could be of best service as a street medic. I quickly developed skills in treating my patients using the limited means I had available. This level of focus, drive, and quick-thinking necessary when assisting the injured charged and motivated me. Although I was well on the way towards a career in the marine sciences it was an obvious progression and a natural calling to also seek out a volunteer position at my local fire department. Having now been a part-time firefighter-EMT for seven years I have honed that passion to give assistance to those in need no matter what the time, or conditions. Patient care has always been the most intriguing aspect for me as we enter people’s homes and make rapid assessments while providing comfort and reassurance. It is a special trust that the public gives us to help them at their worst, and one that is unique and I respect. The pre-hospital emergency setting, though life-saving and rewarding, at times limits us in diagnostic tools and treatment options and often I wish we could do more for our patients. Our patient contact ends when we transfer care to the emergency room staff leaving me at times curious if we gave the proper treatments, if we missed any conditions, did they survive, and what was the patient’s outcome? I see myself treating these patients as a PA with the ability to expand in my patient care. These would be my patients to follow through in their long-term care and guide towards their recovery and continued health maintenance. A look back on my career path clearly shows that I have always been on a road involving science, research, and specifically: teamwork. As a fisheries biologist for the past 20 years collaboration is the essence during our extended field research projects at sea. Long hours, harsh conditions, and difficult science projects challenge the best people, but everyone’s lives depend on each other when on a boat on the high seas. Effective leadership and positive teamwork are essential to completing the tasks and retuning home safely. I bring these skills to all aspects of my life and I look forward to bringing these skills to the PA profession by being a part of a medical team in which the collaborative environment between the doctors, nurses, and other PAs contribute together for the ultimate goal of effective health care for our patients. The culmination of the Winston Churchill thread which has guided me through life came in 2010 when I participated as part of a medical relief project to Guatemala. As a Latina born in Chile and fluent in Spanish my initial tasks were to assist in translation between the patients and doctors, but as the clinic became more hectic it was clear to me that I could do more. I used my EMT skills to quickly triage the patients and perform more in-depth initial assessments ahead of the doctors which increased our efficiency. The day the lead physician asked me “have you ever considered a career as a PA?” was the day that changed my life, and it was the beginning of a relentless quest towards learning everything about the profession. Having now thoroughly explored the physician assistant career, researched the school programs, completed the prerequisite classes, explored the employment options, and gained valuable knowledge from the various PA job shadows it is clear to me that this is the career I desire for the rest of my life. My life experiences have focused me and have presented themselves to me as a calling to this specific career choice as a physician assistant. I look forward to the challenges of diagnosing and developing treatment plans and to the satisfaction of having given my best care possible to my patients. This is challenge I am eager to begin; I feel mature and ready for the responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBombera Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sir Winston Churchill once said: “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Throughout my life I have worn many hats to earn a living, but the life I intend to make as a physician assistant (PA) has been guided, I realize now, by the pulse of this quote. As a high school teenager with an interest in veterinary medicine I volunteered at many local animal hospitals. There I developed skills in giving medical attention to patients who could not convey their symptoms with words. Learning the empathy, compassion, and patience required to work with animals in a team-based medical setting has stayed with me and is at the core of my patient care skills today. The Churchill quote again appropriately describes my actions when I chose to participate in a demonstration of social activism as a young adult in college. Rather than lose my voice among the masses I decided I could be of best service as a street medic. I quickly developed skills in treating my patients using the limited means I had available. This level of focus, drive, and quick-thinking necessary when assisting the injured charged and motivated me. Although I was well on the way towards a career in the marine sciences it was an obvious progression and a natural calling to also seek out a volunteer position at my local fire department. Having now been a part-time firefighter-EMT for seven years I have honed that passion to give assistance to those in need no matter what the time, or conditions. Patient care has always been the most intriguing aspect for me as we enter people’s homes and make rapid assessments while providing comfort and reassurance. It is a special trust that the public gives us to help them at their worst, and one that is unique and I respect. The pre-hospital emergency setting, though life-saving and rewarding, at times limits us in diagnostic tools and treatment options and often I wish we could do more for our patients. Our patient contact ends when we transfer care to the emergency room staff leaving me at times curious if we gave the proper treatments, if we missed any conditions, did they survive, and what was the patient’s outcome? I see myself treating these patients as a PA with the ability to expand in my patient care. These would be my patients to follow through in their long-term care and guide towards their recovery and continued health maintenance. A look back on my career path clearly shows that I have always been on a road involving science, research, and specifically: teamwork. As a fisheries biologist for the past 20 years collaboration is the essence during our extended field research projects at sea. Long hours, harsh conditions, and difficult science projects challenge the best people, but everyone’s lives depend on each other when on a boat on the high seas. Effective leadership and positive teamwork are essential to completing the tasks and retuning home safely. I bring these skills to all aspects of my life and I look forward to bringing these skills to the PA profession by being a part of a medical team in which the collaborative environment between the doctors, nurses, and other PAs contribute together for the ultimate goal of effective health care for our patients. The culmination of the Winston Churchill thread which has guided me through life came in 2010 when I participated as part of a medical relief project to Guatemala. As a Latina born in Chile and fluent in Spanish my initial tasks were to assist in translation between the patients and doctors, but as the clinic became more hectic it was clear to me that I could do more. I used my EMT skills to quickly triage the patients and perform more in-depth initial assessments ahead of the doctors which increased our efficiency. The day the lead physician asked me “have you ever considered a career as a PA?” was the day that changed my life, and it was the beginning of a relentless quest towards learning everything about the profession. Having now thoroughly explored the physician assistant career, researched the school programs, completed the prerequisite classes, explored the employment options, and gained valuable knowledge from the various PA job shadows it is clear to me that this is the career I desire for the rest of my life. My life experiences have focused me and have presented themselves to me as a calling to this specific career choice as a physician assistant. I look forward to the challenges of diagnosing and developing treatment plans and to the satisfaction of having given my best care possible to my patients. This is challenge I am eager to begin; I feel mature and ready for the responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBombera Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Please please someone critque......waiting waiting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBombera Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Please please someone critque......waiting waiting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RHC81 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Love this re-write!! It hits all the high points of your story. Best of luck to you!! Just a few commas to add...(in red) Sir Winston Churchill once said: “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Throughout my life, I have worn many hats to earn a living, but the life I intend to make as a physician assistant (PA) has been guided, I realize now, by the pulse of this quote. As a high school teenager with an interest in veterinary medicine, I volunteered at many local animal hospitals. There I developed skills in giving medical attention to patients who could not convey their symptoms with words. Learning the empathy, compassion, and patience required to work with animals in a team-based medical setting has stayed with me and is at the core of my patient care skills today. The Churchill quote again appropriately describes my actions when I chose to participate in a demonstration of social activism as a young adult in college. Rather than lose my voice among the masses, I decided I could be of best service as a street medic. I quickly developed skills in treating my patients using the limited means I had available. This level of focus, drive, and quick-thinking necessary when assisting the injured charged and motivated me. Although I was well on the way towards a career in the marine sciences, it was an obvious progression and a natural calling to also seek out a volunteer position at my local fire department. Having now been a part-time firefighter-EMT for seven years, I have honed that passion to give assistance to those in need no matter what the time, or conditions. Patient care has always been the most intriguing aspect for me as we enter people’s homes and make rapid assessments while providing comfort and reassurance. It is a special trust that the public gives us to help them at their worst, and one that is unique and I respect. The pre-hospital emergency setting, though life-saving and rewarding, at times limits us in diagnostic tools and treatment options, and often I wish we could do more for our patients. Our patient contact ends when we transfer care to the emergency room staff, leaving me at times curious if we gave the proper treatments, if we missed any conditions, did they survive, and what was the patient’s outcome? I see myself treating these patients as a PA with the ability to expand in my patient care. These would be my patients to follow through in their long-term care and guide towards their recovery and continued health maintenance. A look back on my career path clearly shows that I have always been on a road involving science, research, and specifically: teamwork. As a fisheries biologist for the past 20 years, collaboration is the essence during our extended field research projects at sea. Long hours, harsh conditions, and difficult science projects challenge the best people, but everyone’s lives depend on each other when on a boat on the high seas. Effective leadership and positive teamwork are essential to completing the tasks and returning home safely. I bring these skills to all aspects of my life, and I look forward to bringing these skills to the PA profession by being a part of a medical team in which the collaborative environment between the doctors, nurses, and other PAs contribute together for the ultimate goal of effective health care for our patients. The culmination of the Winston Churchill thread which has guided me through life came in 2010 when I participated as part of a medical relief project to Guatemala. As a Latina born in Chile and fluent in Spanish, my initial tasks were to assist in translation between the patients and doctors, but as the clinic became more hectic it was clear to me that I could do more. I used my EMT skills to quickly triage the patients and perform more in-depth initial assessments ahead of the doctors, which increased our efficiency. The day the lead physician asked me, “Have you ever considered a career as a PA?” was the day that changed my life, and it was the beginning of a relentless quest towards learning everything about the profession. Having now thoroughly explored the physician assistant career, researched the school programs, completed the prerequisite classes, explored the employment options, and gained valuable knowledge from the various PA job shadows, it is clear to me that this is the career I desire for the rest of my life. My life experiences have focused me and have presented themselves to me as a calling to this specific career choice as a physician assistant. I look forward to the challenges of diagnosing and developing treatment plans and to the satisfaction of having given my best care possible to my patients. This is challenge I am eager to begin; I feel mature and ready for the responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHC81 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Love this re-write!! It hits all the high points of your story. Best of luck to you!! Just a few commas to add...(in red) Sir Winston Churchill once said: “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Throughout my life, I have worn many hats to earn a living, but the life I intend to make as a physician assistant (PA) has been guided, I realize now, by the pulse of this quote. As a high school teenager with an interest in veterinary medicine, I volunteered at many local animal hospitals. There I developed skills in giving medical attention to patients who could not convey their symptoms with words. Learning the empathy, compassion, and patience required to work with animals in a team-based medical setting has stayed with me and is at the core of my patient care skills today. The Churchill quote again appropriately describes my actions when I chose to participate in a demonstration of social activism as a young adult in college. Rather than lose my voice among the masses, I decided I could be of best service as a street medic. I quickly developed skills in treating my patients using the limited means I had available. This level of focus, drive, and quick-thinking necessary when assisting the injured charged and motivated me. Although I was well on the way towards a career in the marine sciences, it was an obvious progression and a natural calling to also seek out a volunteer position at my local fire department. Having now been a part-time firefighter-EMT for seven years, I have honed that passion to give assistance to those in need no matter what the time, or conditions. Patient care has always been the most intriguing aspect for me as we enter people’s homes and make rapid assessments while providing comfort and reassurance. It is a special trust that the public gives us to help them at their worst, and one that is unique and I respect. The pre-hospital emergency setting, though life-saving and rewarding, at times limits us in diagnostic tools and treatment options, and often I wish we could do more for our patients. Our patient contact ends when we transfer care to the emergency room staff, leaving me at times curious if we gave the proper treatments, if we missed any conditions, did they survive, and what was the patient’s outcome? I see myself treating these patients as a PA with the ability to expand in my patient care. These would be my patients to follow through in their long-term care and guide towards their recovery and continued health maintenance. A look back on my career path clearly shows that I have always been on a road involving science, research, and specifically: teamwork. As a fisheries biologist for the past 20 years, collaboration is the essence during our extended field research projects at sea. Long hours, harsh conditions, and difficult science projects challenge the best people, but everyone’s lives depend on each other when on a boat on the high seas. Effective leadership and positive teamwork are essential to completing the tasks and returning home safely. I bring these skills to all aspects of my life, and I look forward to bringing these skills to the PA profession by being a part of a medical team in which the collaborative environment between the doctors, nurses, and other PAs contribute together for the ultimate goal of effective health care for our patients. The culmination of the Winston Churchill thread which has guided me through life came in 2010 when I participated as part of a medical relief project to Guatemala. As a Latina born in Chile and fluent in Spanish, my initial tasks were to assist in translation between the patients and doctors, but as the clinic became more hectic it was clear to me that I could do more. I used my EMT skills to quickly triage the patients and perform more in-depth initial assessments ahead of the doctors, which increased our efficiency. The day the lead physician asked me, “Have you ever considered a career as a PA?” was the day that changed my life, and it was the beginning of a relentless quest towards learning everything about the profession. Having now thoroughly explored the physician assistant career, researched the school programs, completed the prerequisite classes, explored the employment options, and gained valuable knowledge from the various PA job shadows, it is clear to me that this is the career I desire for the rest of my life. My life experiences have focused me and have presented themselves to me as a calling to this specific career choice as a physician assistant. I look forward to the challenges of diagnosing and developing treatment plans and to the satisfaction of having given my best care possible to my patients. This is challenge I am eager to begin; I feel mature and ready for the responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackjacks Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 3rd paragraph I don't think you should start with passive voice. Having now been a part-time firefighter-EMT for seven years, I have honed that passion to give assistance to those in need no matter what the time, or conditions. I feel it would be a stronger sentence if you said "I have honed my passion to give assistance to those in need, no matter the time or circumstances, through my work as a part-time firefighter-EMT during the past seven years." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackjacks Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 3rd paragraph I don't think you should start with passive voice. Having now been a part-time firefighter-EMT for seven years, I have honed that passion to give assistance to those in need no matter what the time, or conditions. I feel it would be a stronger sentence if you said "I have honed my passion to give assistance to those in need, no matter the time or circumstances, through my work as a part-time firefighter-EMT during the past seven years." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBombera Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks so much for comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBombera Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks so much for comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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