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Julie Mumbi
Professional Portfolio
Professional Portfolio 2
Introduction
I have had the blessing to travel, to experience cultures different from my own. The opportunity
to see experience parts of the world has instilled in me a understanding of our human
interconnectedness. I realize the importance of respect for ourselves, each other and the planet
we all call home. I know my experiences have opened my heart and helped me to solidify my
values and expectations. I am kind and compassionate and look forward to applying the
knowledge I have gained, both from traveling and the competencies that I am learning as a
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Page 14-16……………………………………..References
Page 38……………………………………...…Leadership/Mentoring
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Julie Mumbi
Grande Prairie | 780-296-4340 | jb.mumbi@protonmail.com
These experiences have shaped who I am as a person and naturally flow into my nursing practice. I
look forward to caring for others and utilizing what I have learned and what I will learn in the years
to come. I strongly believe I will make an excellent addition to your staff and I look forward to
discussing this opportunity in greater detail.
Sincerely,
Julie Mumbi
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Professional Profile
Oxford dictionary states that Philosophy is "a particular set or system of beliefs resulting
from the search for knowledge about life and the universe." I believe that the search for
knowledge is a life long journey that will mirror my nursing career. My philosophies will not
remain static throughout my nursing career. They will change as I gain more experience, but as I
set out on this new journey, I can clearly articulate which values I embrace at this time. I want to
be an advocate for my clients, to provide clients with the knowledge they need to be involved in
their care and to make informed decisions regarding their health. I want to do this by providing a
My philosophy originates from beliefs and values that were inculcated in me throughout
my life experiences as a child and now as an adult. These experiences have provided me to
witness how important advocacy is, for myself and for the people around me. I am excited to be
a support for my clients through compassionate care, the client's wellbeing and treat them with
the same love and care I would expect for my loved ones.
We live in a cultural mosaic where not everyone communicates in the same language,
values and beliefs vary significantly from person to person. As a nurse, I will appreciate the fact
that people come from many walks of life. I will acknowledge this by being aware of services
and resources that may be available to my clients based on their individual needs. I believe a
large part of educating clients begins by learning more about each client and who they are as a
Potter and Perry (2018) state, "Although the mechanisms are not yet fully understood,
body, mind, and spirit are interconnected; when one facet of a person faces a challenge or receive
support, the others are affected...Research such as this suggests that spiritual and religious
practices may do more than just provide a comforting effect. Prayer, meditation, contemplation,
sacraments, rituals, and other practices that support spiritual and religious expression may indeed
reduce stress and support health and healing." I genuinely believe in the phenomena of how
I look forward to witnessing and participating in providing integrated care. Every day I
will work towards providing an environment of understanding of the client's values and choices.
I look forward to utilizing the skills and knowledge I have learned at Northern Lakes College, as
well as the insight I bring from my personal experiences. I have outlined my philosophy of
nursing care and embrace becoming a more practiced, competent nurse as my career progresses.
I will work to provide for my clients with a respectful and caring environment where they feel
comfortable to address their needs. I will stand up and be their voice when they do not feel able
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Referrals:
It is my pleasure to write this recommendation letter for Julie Mumbi. I met Julie 7 years ago
while I was seeking childcare for my then one year old. I could not have been more happy and grateful
that she was placed in our path. Julie cared for my child on and off for three years and I feel absolutely
blessed for that time. She was very patient and loving towards my child who was diagnosed with ADHD
and a speech delay. Julie greatly excelled with communicating with her. She would always get down to
her level, treat her with kindness and compassion and make her feel heard. Leaving my daughter in her
care was truly special because she was treated as if she was one of her own children. Writing this letter
is bittersweet for us as we will miss her terribly as our Day home provider but we wish her nothing but
the best as she embarks upon this new journey in her life. I know that Julie will do great things for the
nursing profession, she is truly a caring and empathetic person with a beautiful heart.
Sherry Stevenson
Halifax, NS
B3K 2L4
It is with great pleasure that I would like to provide a reference for Julie Mumbi. Julie is an
exceptional asset to any team as she demonstrates leadership, sound judgement, and works well with
I first met Julie as part of Katimavik, Canada’s national youth volunteering program. Julie was
one of eleven participants from across Canada, living and volunteering together in three different
communities across the country. Their purpose was to develop leadership skills, learn about different
communities, and contribute to various non-profit organizations within the community. I was the
Project Leader during her time in William’s Lake, British-Columbia. It was a pleasure and a privilege
Julie was a natural leader within the group. Other participants looked to her for support,
guidance, and decision-making. She taught many of the group members skills in patience, cooking,
and communication, in particular. Generally, she is thoughtful and caring and pays attention to the
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small details that affect others. She’s an excellent listener and communicator, compassionately
hearing the needs and concerns of others. She is creative and resourceful in finding solutions and
Since our time in Katimavik, I have also seen Julie’s passion and commitment for social and
environmental justice, her willingness to be innovative and entrepreneurial, and become an essential
component to her family and community. Julie demonstrates honesty and integrity in everything she
With that said, I am confident in my recommendation and wholeheartedly support Julie. Should
you wish to discuss Julie’s skills and candidacy further, please feel free to contact me at 506-899-
Sincerely,
Sherry Stevenson
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Professional Portfolio
I believe reflection is the ability to assess personal and professional growth from my past
experiences. It will assist in developing my skills by reviewing their effectiveness and give
REFLECTION
The student nurse reviewed pediatric stages of growth and
development from Nursing foundations 2500, notes and textbook. I
WHAT I LEARNED – learned that there are five stages of pediatric growth and
DESCRIBE THE development. Recognizing this as a useful tool in my approach
EVENT/LEARNING THAT
within my practice. You cannot approach a 1 year old the same way
you would approach a 10-year-old, addressing each individual and
OCCURRED
meeting them at their level will enhance their experience as well as
my effectiveness.
Learning Goal/s: I will feel more confident in my knowledge of the disease process and how the
body interacts with medications, including the signs and symptoms to assist in preparation for
year two of my studies. This is a lifelong expectation of me in my career, but I will dedicate this
summer break to refreshing and solidify the core medications I expect to come across regularly.
Learning Plan: I will set a regular schedule during the summer to review one medication daily, I
will utilize an alarm to remind me to do so. I will utilize my pharmacology textbook, my drug
cards, the CLPNA website as well as YouTube videos to increase my depth of knowledge.
Though this is a lifelong competency, by the end of this break I will have a better understanding
Competency application: A-11-3, Identify classifications, generic, and trade names of drugs and
Reflection
What I learned: During this clinical placement it was helpful because it worked towards
increasing my knowledge of drugs. I was able to become more familiar with the common
medications utilized in long term care. I did so by utilizing my drug cards and discussing with
my classmates furthering my familiarity with the medications. I don’t think this goal will ever be
truly met because I know that I will be learning and adapting to medications/changes for the
length of my career.
Proficiency rating: I believe my competency is in between fair and good, I think this because I
career. I need to have a strong understanding of what I am giving to my clients, it is vital for the
How I will apply this learning in nursing practice: I will be able to feel confident in providing my
clients with the medications they need, from something as simple as management to more
complex issues.
As an ongoing goal I don’t feel like I will be able to prove evidence of knowledge in my
portfolio, however I believe it will be something that will be evident during my nursing practice.
Julie Mumbi
REFLECTION
I learned to recognize the four stages of labour in terms of dilation,
WHAT I LEARNED – duration, how the fetal head passes through the birth canal, when to
DESCRIBE THE expect bearing down, and how powerful the contractions are.
EVENT/LEARNING THAT
Recognizing the third stage includes the placental delivery and
fourth stage is an important time to watch for hemorrhage and the
OCCURRED
importance of bonding between mom and baby.
Fair.
PROFICIENCY RATING –
WHAT PROFICIENCY DO
YOU RATE YOURSELF WITH
THIS COMPETENCY
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LIST OF ITEMS ADDED TO
PROFILE – SUMMARY OF
ADDITIONS
Julie Mumbi
Introduction
As a nurse there is an opportunity, a responsibility to teach our patients to help better their
where the client is a part of the teaching process, working together to formulate a plan to
effectively solve their issues to best fit each situation. Potter and Perry states “nurses must use
both social learning theory and the nursing process…The L.E.A.R.N.S model…incorporates
both…
Below is George Smarts teaching plan, working with him to develop it was a great learning
opportunity.
NFDN 1200 TEACHING PLAN 3
Assessment
George Smart is a 29-year-old male that came to address issues with constipation. He is
an immigrant to Canada as of 2 years ago and since arriving (with the shift in diet) he has been
truck driver with prolonged periods of sitting. He does not pack a healthy, nutritious lunch,
instead he finds himself stopping to eat high fat fast food wherever he can. Due to his diet he
recognizes he is not getting enough water during his work week. George presented as a visual
learner who enjoyed reading information as well as watching videos and interacting. His wife
joined him for his appointment and conveyed she would be an active participant in helping
George. George identified himself on the Bristol stool chart as a 1-2 every 2-3 days. He has
experienced hemorrhoids on more than one occasion after a severe bout of constipation.
Nursing Diagnosis
Constipation RT sedentary lifestyle, inadequate water intake, high fat diet as evidenced
George has agreed to work on the following goals and recognized the importance of
making positive changes to help relieve him of constipation. Potter and Perry states “One of the
most important habits nurses can encourage patients to establish is a daily bowel routine that
includes adequate fluid and food intake as well as regular exercise.” (2019, p.1229) George has
agreed to drink 2500mL of water daily, he will meal plan and increase the fiber content of his
diet and be able to recognize foods high in fiber, he has agreed to increase his daily exercise.
According to Potter and Perry “Daily fluid intake should be between 1500 and 2000mL per day
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Goals:
• George will start moving more regularly at work during his long wait times
iPhone.
• George will increase water take by keeping a portable water bottle with him plus
keeping a larger jug in his truck where he can refill his bottle at work when he
• George will learn healthy easy meals to pack to work with the assistance of his
Outcome/SMART goal:
George agreed that within two weeks of starting his teaching plan he will establish
normal defecation, will be able to voice relief from constipation and be able to identify himself
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.sevenmins&hl=en_
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https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/plant-nanny/id590216134
https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/food-guide-snapshot
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/poop-chart-bristol-stool-scale
Individuals involved/required:
active by walking with him three times a week and assisting in packing balanced,
Evaluation
Two weeks follow up, George was happy to say his constipation was gone and on the
Cognitive domain learning: He clearly articulated during questioning how he had learned
valuable new skills on eating nutritiously, having a more active lifestyle and drinking adequate
amounts of water. George can correctly identify high fiber foods. He plans on maintaining his
current plan.
Affective domain learning: George was relieved both physically and mentally. As a side effect to
the teaching plan he expressed feeling closer to his wife after spending the last two weeks
Reflection
I feel one of the greatest strengths I have gained while working with George Smart was learning
how common constipation is. As a nurse I know I will come across it many different times
during my career, this teaching plan has given me a broader scope of natural interventions before
resorting to a pharmacological approach. The weakness is that this plan will not work for
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everyone, there are many variables such as age, medications, diet restrictions, mobility deficits
and biological factors can all play a huge role in regular bowel health and wellness.
NFDN 1200 TEACHING PLAN 7
References
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.sevenmins&hl=en_CA
Astle, B. J., Duggleby, W., & Potter, P. A. (2019). Canadian fundamentals of nursing. Milton, ON,
Canada: Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd. (p.331, p.1229, p.1227-1228)
DerSarkissian, C. (2020, January 16). Bristol Stool Chart: Types of Poop - Shapes, Textures &
stool-scale
guide-snapshot/
nanny/id590216134
Professional goals: My goals include but are not limited to, advancing my education further by
becoming a lactation consultant. As one of my teachers said ‘Embrace learning, say yes to every
opportunity!’ I plan on doing just that! I would like to do some international work as a LPN, and
Prairie, I was comfortable taking the lead in client care. It was easy for me to start and keep
conversations going and it created a relaxing, trusting environment for myself, my classmates
and most importantly my clients. We were also given many opportunities to critically think our
way through situations, with the guidance of our instructors. I found these moments invaluable
for my knowledge development and thought processes to find the correct solution.
CPRNE Study Plan: I will utilize the CLPNA as a component of my studying, as well as
Mosby's Comprehensive Review for the Canadian PN Exam. I will review my notes and course
work and study with classmates who are also preparing to pass the licensing exam. I plan on
I will achieve this competency by accessing resources online, starting with the CLPNA :
https://www.clpna.com/2019/01/rules-for-lpns-on-privacy-confidentiality-plus-duty-to-report-in-
I will utilize online research as well as facility policies and seek experience to shadow, and
References
philosophy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes: Oxford Advanced
Potter, P. A., Duggleby, W. D., & Astle, B. J. (2018). Canadian fundamentals of nursing.