Introduction
Every practitioner wants to develop new skills. Training in nursing is an endless process. Caregivers should be ready to gain new skills and competencies in order to provide the best support to their patients. One of the best practices is working with other professionals. In this essay, I will reflect on my experience in a visit to an external organization to improve my skills. The practice made it easier for me to achieve the objectives of my project. I am planning to build better relationships and offer the best care to my patients. This paper uses Gibbs Model to reflect on my experiences gained during the planning stage of my project (Gibbs’ (1988) Reflective Cycle 2014).
Description
My project focused on every issue associated with infection control. I needed some help in order to review every educational resource for my project. I also wanted to gain new skills in order to come up with the best project (Vargas 2007). The organization had already formed an infection control committee recently. I was unable to get the best support from this new committee. Our readings encouraged every learner to seek the best support from experts in different organizations.
The above scenario encouraged me to contact the head of an infection control committee in one of the biggest hospitals in our city. The first thing was to request a visit. The manager advised me to send an official request. The second step was to meet with the manager. I explained to him why my visit was relevant to the success of my project and the dental department. I was happy to interact with the head of the infection control committee. The meeting was informative, cooperative, and interactive. The head of the committee answered most of my questions. The person also reviewed my questions and educational materials. This approach was relevant for supporting my project (Vargas 2007). My team also interacted with the committee in order to gain new skills and competencies.
Feelings
I was anxious and uncomfortable at the beginning of this project. I was not happy with the idea to get help from an external organization. I was also not very enthusiastic. I am not very intrusive. I have always encountered difficulties whenever contacting powerful people or building new relationships. The experience changed my views completely. I gained new ideas and skills from this organization. This experience made it easier for me ‘to form new relationships with experts’ (Vargas 2007, p. 38). I have greatly benefited from this experience. I have also gained new ideas from this experience. I am planning to interact with more professionals and experts throughout my project.
Evaluation
This exercise was successful because I gained the best support from the head of the committee. I was happy because the head of the infection control committee answered most of my questions. This hospital also equipped me with the best educational materials. I also gained new training in order to make my project successful. The good thing about the experience was that it equipped me with practical ideas. I will use these ideas throughout the project. I also established meaningful relationships with different professionals in the hospital. I also visited different departments in order to improve my competencies. The ‘best approach towards the success of every project is using proper leadership’ (Heldman 2011, p. 67). Every team leader should present the best standards and follow every policy (Heldman 2011). It is also appropriate to train every member and monitor the operations of the team. According to Heldman (2011), every project requires the best decision-making skills and preparation. I gained new ideas from this exercise. I now understand how to share information and ideas. I also understand the relevance of positive relationships in every organization.
Analysis
The decision to cooperate with different organization widened my skills. I also formed new relationships with different experts. I also improved my communication skills. These practices will improve the quality of healthcare in every organization. Communication can improve the quality of care in every hospital (Vargas 2007). This practice was relevant towards improving my writing skills. I will get better marks from this reflective writing. This practice is necessary for eliminating every geographic or organizational boundary. Every hospital or organization should form the best relationships with other firms. This collaboration will ensure every company improves its business practices (Vargas 2007).
The decision to cooperate with different organizations widened my ideas. I also improved my communication skills. These practices can improve the quality of care in every healthcare organization. This practice was relevant towards improving my writing skills. I will also get better marks from this reflective writing. This exercise explains why both collaboration and conferencing are essential whenever conducting a project (Vargas 2007).
Conclusion
Every person can gain new skills from different organizations. The best thing is to consider the best strategies in order to learn from these organizations. I have formed new relationships with different leaders and experts. This collaboration will make me successful. Every student should use this strategy in order to achieve his or her goals.
Action Plan
I am looking forward to interacting with this infection control team. I am also planning to visit more organizations in order to gain the best support and ideas. I will improve my communication skills and build new relationships in the future. This practice will make me successful in my current project and future career.
Reference List
Gibbs’ (1988) Reflective Cycle 2014, Web.
Heldman, K 2011, Project Management Jumpstart, Wiley, New York.
Vargas, R 2007, Practical Guide to Project Planning, Auerbach Publications, New York.