Reflection_Essay.docx D024 Reflection Essay Professional Presence and Influence – D024 Western Governors University During the Mursion simulation I portrayed a leadership role with the task of dealing with a diffi
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Reflection_Essay.docx D024 Reflection Essay Professional Presence and Influence – D024 Western Governors University During the Mursion simulation I portrayed a leadership role with the task of dealing with a difficult situation in the workplace. A meeting took place between the ED nurse manager Raymond Mullin MSN, RN and the ED pharmacy manager Jenna Zielinski, PharmD to discuss the frustration nursing is feeling due to the reduction in workforce (RIF) that has caused an increase in workload. Medication reconciliation, a function of the pharmacy department has now shifted to the ED nursing staff due to the RIF. In the leadership role five social/emotional power skills were utilized to help resolve conflict and incivility between the two departments. The five social/emotional power skills utilized were self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal communication, executive function, and social awareness. At the start and throughout the meeting, self-awareness was demonstrated by being mindful and patient. This was going to be a challenge as I was listening to both parties thoughts and feelings. Being mindful helped to be non-judgmental and compassionate during the conversation. It was apparent that Raymond was upset and speaking in an aggressive tone when explaining his side of the situation. Remaining non-judgmental allowed him to express his feelings and for me to be completely engaged while listening to what he was saying. Initiating the conversation with social awareness in mind I aske. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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