What type of job are you looking for?
a short-term nurse job anywhere in Bhutan. I havee experience with Emergency, wilderness, and pediatric medicine.
What nationality are you?
I am a US citizen.
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English fluent, spanish-intermidiate
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Bhutan-location, history and need for healthcare providers.
What field do you currently work in?
emergency room nursing
What fields have you worked in before?
Soil science, environmental science, education, nursing
What qualifications do you hold?
RN, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, BLS
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Skills because they help you through a situation. Theory can only go so far. In an emergency you actaully need to be able to "do something".
Describe the benefits of working with others
People come from all different backgrounds, beliefs and skill levels. Learning from other people enriches your own ability to think and act. It makes me a better world citizen.
Describe the benefits of working alone
autominity is important for confidance building and critical thinking skills
What was your worst working experience?
A team at a large hospital that fought and gossiped and did not work well together. It was difficult to accomplish our goals.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
To listen to people...you can usually diagnose thier fears/problems just by listening. So listen first, act later.
What unique skills do you have?
The ability to get along with people of all walks of life, I am very physicially fit and have a high tolerace for pain. I am also an expert composter.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
I would love to work in international health. Travel, learn about region specific health problems and work to help solve these problems through research and working with community problems. Also linking environmental issues to health issues.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Every hour is different because every human is unique.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Paperwork and politics.
PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU DO, AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE THIS EDUCATIONAL / CAREER GOAL AND HOW DO YOU PLAN TO USE THIS EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE?
I was born in a small Colorado town, and with the support of family and friends, raised with an appreciation for the values of a rural community. I have been described as energetic, passionate, personable and kind. I work well with diverse groups of people and believe that I can read and respond to people well. I adapt well to new situations and enjoy being challenged. I am a mountain girl and love all things outdoors, especially cross country skiing, running and hiking.
Nursing first sparked my interest on a study abroad trip during college. I spent months in developing countries such as India, Kenya and Vietnam. I was overwhelmed by the poverty and filth that much of the world’s population lives in. I was outraged with the inequalities present in our world. I realized that with some basic hygiene, vaccinations, and simple health care, much of these people’s suffering could be easily diminished. The defining moment when I decided to pursue nursing school came after the 2004 Asian Tsunami. I called the Red Cross to ask what I could do to help. They informed me that unless I had a medical background, all I could do to help would be to send money. I decided a career in nursing would provide the preparation I needed to take advantage of future opportunities to help others in a greater capacity.
I currently work as a registered nurse in the emergency room of a level III trauma center and at a ski resort medical clinic. Here I have the opportunity to be a calm, compassionate and competent presence for patients and families whom are scared, in pain and confused. I love that every day my job changes, every day I am challenged and everyday my knowledge base increases. I also appreciate that I am in a position to provide care to my neighbors and friends of our close-knit community.
I also volunteer as a nurse. I work at community health fairs, volunteer as medical personal for events and competitions and recently traveled to Guatemala on a medical mission trip.
In the future I see myself living in a small mountain town working in a community hospital or as a public health nurse. I want to help with the education and provision of holistic care and hope to combine my passion for healthcare, world health and the environment through medical trips abroad and infectious disease research.
How can potential employers contact you?
email-katehamzi@gmail.com. telephone 303-419-9215
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