ER Life

Being in an ER daily has its advantages.
I love to learn. I find learning new things is challenging and invigorating. Learning how to assess patients, recognize abnormal signs, ease fears of people and to keep calm in stressful situations. So many patients are excitable and worried. It's part of my job to keep them and their family calm so assessments and treatments can be done in a timely manner.

However....things in an ER setting rarely go as planned. We may get a call that a certain situation is on the way.....and upon arrival things went worse and the situation isn't as it seemed on the phone. So....we adjust the plan of action and take care of the patient accordingly. It's all about what the patient needs at the time. The best course of action for them is essential above all else.

When I first stated at my job I was a housekeeper. I remember watching the ER staff and how well they blended together in hostile and stressful situations. To watch them work as a team was amazing. No competition .......only the patient's needs and well being at the heart of all who participate in the care. I wanted to be a part of that. I wanted to make a difference in patients lives. To watch the unity among the staff was encouraging. I remember telling one of the staff that I was so impressed with how well everyone pulls together for the patient. She told me it's like a game plan. Each one knows their role and just does what is necessary for the patient to thrive.

Today....I love my job. I love being with amazing people I can call my family. I love sharing in the care of patients who need us. I love being a part of a unified team of people who care for strangers In a way most wouldn't understand. Yes some days are harder than others. Some days we are drained physically and emotionally. Some days we just need to talk and relate to one another. Some days we just need to vent and hold each other. And some days we just laugh and make memories.

I am thankful to God for this job. I know he walked me right into a place I can call my home away from home. I know he put the desire to help others in my heart at just the right time. I know the
people I meet and work with is no accident. Being part of a great team and the patients I meet is a blessing I will never regret.