What are outstanding personal skills or strengths that you possess that equip you for high performance and success within this role?

Not only do I have requisite skills for this new role including RN credentials and experience, I truly have my heart into the SMH mission.

Do you have life and work experiences that will likely provide a performance edge in this role?

Many past mentorship roles enhance my performance in a variety of environments. Whether coaching teenagers at Young Cattlemen of Missouri or organizing volunteers at Boone County 4H, I strive to motivate and direct individuals to achieve their highest potential.

How does your formal and informal education, along with any continued learning, serve to increase the likelihood of performance in this role?

In addition my nursing path at University of Missouri, a significant amount of undergraduate coursework was devoted human resources and management. Thus, I have a solid educational foundation. On the informal side, I am an avid reader of non-fiction books related to psychology and the human condition, in addition to biographies of great historical leaders. I feel this contributes to the organization in that I can apply a variety of problem solving approaches dealing with people challenges.

How might your thinking style, personality traits, such as curiosity, creativity, stress handling, problem-solving or organizing approaches, increase the probability of performance success in this role?

A supreme sensitivity to emotions through nonverbal cues allows me to not only recognize, but anticipate possible interpersonal conflicts. This, combined with instinctive organizational skills and an ability to foster enthusiasm in others further increase my effectiveness guiding workplace relations.

Enthusiasm and satisfaction typically enhance work role performance and duration. What personal preferences and desires regarding your work and functions, environment or purpose, may provide enthusiasm and fulfillment in this role?

The stress and worries of coworkers affect me personally. I am not only passionate, but feel great obligation toward solving individuals’ troubles and instinctively want to help. Throughout my employment and volunteer history, time has imparted the greatest personal satisfaction: serving those in need.