Rachel Schlangen
June 2022
Rachel
Schlangen
,
BSN, RN, CPN
Pediatrics
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Fargo
,
ND
United States
Rachel is diligent in assessments and conscientious about symptoms that, even slightly, could indicate a patient may be getting sicker and in need of interventions. She thinks ahead and has grown tremendously in her critical thinking skills.
Rachel recently took on a new role as a clinical care leader on our unit and she is excelling at the job that she does. I remember when we first learned of the opening, Rachel wasn’t too sure if she wanted to apply. She was nervous about getting pushback from our coworkers or having to be one of the people to respond to events on the unit such as unhappy parents or rapid responses. However, after much encouragement, Rachel decided to apply for the position and, to her surprise, was offered the job!
I have seen Rachel grow so much as a nurse and leader since accepting her job as a clinical care leader. She is a team player, often making rounds asking if anyone needs help with anything when she has a minute of downtime. I have heard many different coworkers say how good of a charge nurse Rachel is and how much they appreciate her willingness to help out whenever she can.
Having known Rachel before we were coworkers, I have seen her grow tremendously in her ability to handle pushback with grace and kindness, yet still following through on the decision she made based on what she can see will be best for our unit. There have been times when the nurse who is up for admit is busy or doesn’t feel like they are in the best place to take on a new patient, and Rachel has offered to do part or majority of the admission so that the nurse doesn’t get behind or have to stay late to finish charting. That, to me, is a true leader who works for the good of her team in all situations.
Rachel is diligent in assessments and conscientious about symptoms that, even slightly, could indicate a patient may be getting sicker and in need of interventions. She thinks ahead and has grown tremendously in her critical thinking skills. This challenges me to continue to grow in my nursing knowledge and not make light of subtle changes I may be seeing.
All in all, Rachel becoming a clinical care leader has probably been one of the best choices she has made amidst fear and nervousness. She is a natural leader, whether she believes it or not, and I am so proud of how much she has grown and all she brings to better our unit.
I have seen Rachel grow so much as a nurse and leader since accepting her job as a clinical care leader. She is a team player, often making rounds asking if anyone needs help with anything when she has a minute of downtime. I have heard many different coworkers say how good of a charge nurse Rachel is and how much they appreciate her willingness to help out whenever she can.
Having known Rachel before we were coworkers, I have seen her grow tremendously in her ability to handle pushback with grace and kindness, yet still following through on the decision she made based on what she can see will be best for our unit. There have been times when the nurse who is up for admit is busy or doesn’t feel like they are in the best place to take on a new patient, and Rachel has offered to do part or majority of the admission so that the nurse doesn’t get behind or have to stay late to finish charting. That, to me, is a true leader who works for the good of her team in all situations.
Rachel is diligent in assessments and conscientious about symptoms that, even slightly, could indicate a patient may be getting sicker and in need of interventions. She thinks ahead and has grown tremendously in her critical thinking skills. This challenges me to continue to grow in my nursing knowledge and not make light of subtle changes I may be seeing.
All in all, Rachel becoming a clinical care leader has probably been one of the best choices she has made amidst fear and nervousness. She is a natural leader, whether she believes it or not, and I am so proud of how much she has grown and all she brings to better our unit.