Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! High: I had my yearly what we expect from you this year meeting with my manager. It went well—I personally like these meetings because they lay out exactly what’s expected of me and what I need to focus…
It’s been a minute since I last did a weekly recap at work, and of course, what a week it has been. Last week, Houston got hit with a storm, so Teams A and B were activated, and a code grey was put in place. I went in Monday night and checked in with my…
Disclaimer: Every hospital, department, and manager operates differently—be sure to check with yours to get the most accurate information. This blog post is meant to be a starting point, not a definitive guide. When the winter storm hit Houston, I was called into the hospital to stay overnight due to TeamA/B being activated. It’s one…
I recently hit the one-year mark at my job, and immediately, my mind started racing. One year? How? Where has the time gone? What have I even done this past year? Have I accomplished anything worthwhile? I had to take a step back and reflect. And you know what? While it’s been a whirlwind, this…
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! Highs: We’re in the thick of the holiday season, which also means flu, cold, and COVID season. The hospital has been nonstop with an increase in patients, but thankfully, I’ve been managing well. I’ve made it a priority…
While I don’t get the usual “Sunday scaries,” I feel the Friday scaries as my workweek kicks off on Saturday. The anticipation—wondering what kind of day I’m walking into, if my patient load will be manageable, or if I’ll be tracking down family members—definitely keeps me up some nights. Here are a few things I…