Professional

Development
Abbygail Chavez-Gonzalez
University of Arizona
College of Nursing

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Graduation December 2021
Direct Patient Care Abilities
Strengths: Communication, Cluster Care, Prioritization, and
Patience
Areas for Improvement: Organization, Charting, Medication Side
Effects, Time Management
Short Term Goal: I will obtain my advanced cardiovascular life
support (ACLS) certification within 3-4 months of being on the
surgical progressive care unit.
Long Term Goal: I will work in the emergency department at
Banner UMC in Phoenix after a year of working at the medical
center.
Integrity Modalities: Deep Breathing and Music Therapy
Unit Leadership Abilities
Personal Strengths: Teamwork, Communication, and Positive
Attitude
Opportunities for Improvement: Delegation, Decisiveness, and
Creativity
Short Term Goals: I will join a unit committee for diversity within
6 months of being a nurse on the unit.
Long Term Goals: I will promote into a charge nurse position
within 2 years of being a nurse.
Professional Development
Short Term Goals: I will attend a professional nursing
organization conference on travel nursing within 1.5 years.
Long Term Goals: I will begin pursuing travel nursing in other
states and countries like Guatemala within 2-3 years of starting my
nursing career.
Management/Leadership Book
Title: The Gift of Imperfection: Let go of who you
think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are
Author: Brene Brown
Quote: “Understanding the difference between healthy
striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down
the shield and picking up your life. Research shows
that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often
the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life
paralysis” (Brown, 2010).
Leadership Shadowing Experiences
Shadowing Experience: Rapid Response Nurse
Knowledge Enhancement:
- Role of Rapid Response Nurse
- Purpose of Rapid Response Nurse
- How to become a rapid response nurse
- The importance of Rapid Response Nurses
Professional Activity
COVID-19 Vaccine Pod:
- Location: Nogales Port of Entry
- Duration: 9 hours
- Population Serving: Children from Nogales, Sonora in Mexico
- Duty: Prepping COVID-19 vaccines, and vaccinating children
Educational Plan
Personal Aspirations: Confident RN, Holistic Practices, and
Spanish Medical Terminology
Potential Opportunities: New Grad Program, Attend Course at
UA, and Education Reimbursement Programs
Short Term Goals: I will attend courses at the University of
Arizona on spanish medical terminology within 4-5 months of
working as a nurse.
Long Term Goals: I will pursue a BSN to DNP program within 3-4
years of being a nurse.
 Timeline of Short & Long Term Goals
Attend a Professional
Join a Unit Diversity
Nursing Organization
Committee Become a
ACLS Conference on Travel
Certification Nursing Travel Nurse

4-5 Months
1 Year 2 Years 3-4 Years

3-4 Months 6 Months 1.5 Years 2-3 Years

Attend Spanish Work in the

Medical Become Attend DNP
Emergency
Terminology Charge Nurse Program
Department at
Courses Banner UMC in
Phoenix
References
Brown, C. B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: let go of who you
think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are.
Hazelden Information & Educational Services.