Another Personal statement!

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Naturally any feedback is welcome! And thank you for reading and giving feedback in advance!

 

When hired with security at Medical Center of the Rockies, the first real patient experience I had involved three nurses and a doctor hovering over a distressed, violet man. The professionalism they emitted made me feel insignificance but drove me to become more curious about health care. Work became interesting and adventurous which fueled my interest. I can tell many stories about incredible individuals who I work beside, and saw as a patient, which drove me to take classes such as anatomy, chemistry and biology. Not knowing whether a career in medicine was the right choice (having almost no medical contact with patients) my choices were to volunteer or get an actual job in health care. Volunteering at the hospital, where I inputted physician's information into a database is what started me out on this question. I obtain my EMT during this time where I was taught all the basics including how to treat on-scene incidents and reacting in life threatening situations. My EMT certification allowed me to apply to different medical jobs and become a volunteer with the ambulance service. After 6 months and 3 interviews I became a nursing assistant at Medical Center of the Rockies in the float pool. This is where most of my experience was obtained which includes getting involved with patient treatments while building on my basic skills as an EMT. This job was, and still is, fulfilling and engaging with the everyday challenge and accomplishment it brings. This I knew this because I am happy. Meeting and helping people through tough times became second nature as I grew to become very proficient at comforting and helping these individuals. But on the flip side, things were also disturbing as I saw many policies and actions which could arguably be disagreed upon along with the low quality life people suffer. All this struck me as a challenging problem. But helping people even in the simplest tasks gives me gratification.

During this time I gained my 2nd bachelors in Biology as a full time student while working nights. Not only has this increase my knowledge in the basic biological sciences, but also has increased my interest and understanding to read scientific journals. My GPA, which wasn't satisfactory with my first bachelors (more of a hobby), has seen a sharp increase ever since my focus has been in health care. I also continue to take science classes to increase my knowledge.

Looking at different health care professions to find out what would best suit me I believe physician assistant would be the most enthusing, engaging and satisfying career. Some days at work I diagnosis a patient based on what I've learned and seen, then compare my results with the doctor's notes just as fun practice. We then talk about that same diagnosis in class or in a journal which amplifies my knowledge becoming more interesting! Just those little things push me toward this profession. Also having worked besides and shadowed PAs, I have an understanding of the stress, autonomy, knowledge, and skill set a PA must have.

Additionally I have Type 1 diabetes which gives me a good understanding of what treatment is like every day. I also know that this is a field which is hard to find endocrinologist as it is a shrinking profession and patient numbers are growing. This knowledge gives me another reason I want to become a PA: to extend the hands of the physician and help people using my experience and knowledge. I get a sense of purpose when I help an out of control patient become an individual who can then live and maintain a healthy life and I hope to help people through the PA profession.

[tour9196]

Naturally any feedback is welcome! And thank you for reading and giving feedback in advance!

 

When hired with security at Medical Center of the Rockies, the first real patient experience I had involved three nurses and a doctor hovering over a distressed, violet man. The professionalism they emitted made me feel insignificance but drove me to become more curious about health care. Work became interesting and adventurous which fueled my interest. I can tell many stories about incredible individuals who I work beside, and saw as a patient, which drove me to take classes such as anatomy, chemistry and biology. Not knowing whether a career in medicine was the right choice (having almost no medical contact with patients) my choices were to volunteer or get an actual job in health care. Volunteering at the hospital, where I inputted physician's information into a database is what started me out on this question. I obtain my EMT during this time where I was taught all the basics including how to treat on-scene incidents and reacting in life threatening situations. My EMT certification allowed me to apply to different medical jobs and become a volunteer with the ambulance service. After 6 months and 3 interviews I became a nursing assistant at Medical Center of the Rockies in the float pool. This is where most of my experience was obtained which includes getting involved with patient treatments while building on my basic skills as an EMT. This job was, and still is, fulfilling and engaging with the everyday challenge and accomplishment it brings. This I knew this because I am happy. Meeting and helping people through tough times became second nature as I grew to become very proficient at comforting and helping these individuals. But on the flip side, things were also disturbing as I saw many policies and actions which could arguably be disagreed upon along with the low quality life people suffer. All this struck me as a challenging problem. But helping people even in the simplest tasks gives me gratification.

During this time I gained my 2nd bachelors in Biology as a full time student while working nights. Not only has this increase my knowledge in the basic biological sciences, but also has increased my interest and understanding to read scientific journals. My GPA, which wasn't satisfactory with my first bachelors (more of a hobby), has seen a sharp increase ever since my focus has been in health care. I also continue to take science classes to increase my knowledge.

Looking at different health care professions to find out what would best suit me I believe physician assistant would be the most enthusing, engaging and satisfying career. Some days at work I diagnosis a patient based on what I've learned and seen, then compare my results with the doctor's notes just as fun practice. We then talk about that same diagnosis in class or in a journal which amplifies my knowledge becoming more interesting! Just those little things push me toward this profession. Also having worked besides and shadowed PAs, I have an understanding of the stress, autonomy, knowledge, and skill set a PA must have.

Additionally I have Type 1 diabetes which gives me a good understanding of what treatment is like every day. I also know that this is a field which is hard to find endocrinologist as it is a shrinking profession and patient numbers are growing. This knowledge gives me another reason I want to become a PA: to extend the hands of the physician and help people using my experience and knowledge. I get a sense of purpose when I help an out of control patient become an individual who can then live and maintain a healthy life and I hope to help people through the PA profession.