lOMoARcPSD|1709022
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lOMoARcPSD|1709022
Leadership Self-Assessment
James Cardello
Chamberlain University: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Track NR582 NP Healthcare Policy and Leadership
Dr. Stacy
Thibodeau
7/21/2024
, lOMoARcPSD|1709022
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Leadership Self-Assessment
Throughout our journey in healthcare, we have all looked to leadership for advice, guidance,
and preparation. A master’s prepared nurse is one who will serve as a leader for others. The
development of these leadership skills will be pivotal for the role we play in the future. This paper will
highlight the roles leaders play, skills attained that make us successful, and other various styles of
leadership. We will explore the major effect leadership has on the outcome of our patients and their
community.
Personal Leadership Experience
When I began my nursing career, leadership was not something on my mind right away. I
wanted to grow as a strong nurse before making attempts to rise through the ranks. When my skills
evolved, upper management of my facility asked me to serve as the manager of the Operating Room
team at the Ambulatory Surgery Center I was employed with. I felt this would be a major steppingstone
for my career, so I gladly accepted the role. This type of leadership would be considered as formal. I was
tasked with the day-to-day functions of the ASC. These duties ranged from stafÏng to be sufÏcient for
case volume, supplies to be delivered for specifications of each procedure, and aiding my team in any
way necessary for the day. This formal role of leadership aided in the development of proper delegation
skills, better decision making processes, and enhanced skills in problem solving.
I believe the informal role of leadership is what led to my formal role taking place. I was always a
person to be helpful to new employees at the center. I offered to teach the new nurses the day-to-day
responsibilities and was there to give guidance on an as needed basis. When you take on tasks such as
those you do not have a certain title, but it creates a dynamic needed for a successful environment. This
shows others the importance of developing great teamwork.
When I ponder about how effective my style of leadership is doing its job, I always go
back to my ability to communicate in an effective manner. Co-workers know they can speak freely in the
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lOMoARcPSD|1709022
Leadership Self-Assessment
James Cardello
Chamberlain University: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Track NR582 NP Healthcare Policy and Leadership
Dr. Stacy
Thibodeau
7/21/2024
, lOMoARcPSD|1709022
2
Leadership Self-Assessment
Throughout our journey in healthcare, we have all looked to leadership for advice, guidance,
and preparation. A master’s prepared nurse is one who will serve as a leader for others. The
development of these leadership skills will be pivotal for the role we play in the future. This paper will
highlight the roles leaders play, skills attained that make us successful, and other various styles of
leadership. We will explore the major effect leadership has on the outcome of our patients and their
community.
Personal Leadership Experience
When I began my nursing career, leadership was not something on my mind right away. I
wanted to grow as a strong nurse before making attempts to rise through the ranks. When my skills
evolved, upper management of my facility asked me to serve as the manager of the Operating Room
team at the Ambulatory Surgery Center I was employed with. I felt this would be a major steppingstone
for my career, so I gladly accepted the role. This type of leadership would be considered as formal. I was
tasked with the day-to-day functions of the ASC. These duties ranged from stafÏng to be sufÏcient for
case volume, supplies to be delivered for specifications of each procedure, and aiding my team in any
way necessary for the day. This formal role of leadership aided in the development of proper delegation
skills, better decision making processes, and enhanced skills in problem solving.
I believe the informal role of leadership is what led to my formal role taking place. I was always a
person to be helpful to new employees at the center. I offered to teach the new nurses the day-to-day
responsibilities and was there to give guidance on an as needed basis. When you take on tasks such as
those you do not have a certain title, but it creates a dynamic needed for a successful environment. This
shows others the importance of developing great teamwork.
When I ponder about how effective my style of leadership is doing its job, I always go
back to my ability to communicate in an effective manner. Co-workers know they can speak freely in the
