We at Sutter Health believes that the power of combined efforts exceeds what an individual can accomplish. Talk about a time you were part of a team effort that had a great impact on the organization or a patient. What role did you play on the team?

"Working as the director at our Palliative Care department, I often get consulted from our physicians in other specialties on if palliative services are right for a particular patient. Recently, I was asked to give insight to our home health team on a patient diagnosed with severe COPD who wanted to remain in their home instead of being hospitalized. To gain some background, I met with the patient's primary care provider and home health team to gain some insight. Following that, I joined a couple of home health nurses on a home visit with our Palliative physician to determine if our services would greatly help him and his family."

"If I were hired into this role, you'll find that I am a great team player who can effectively work with administration staff, provider staff, and front-line employees. Last year, I was asked to be a part of the care plan for a patient who had recently had a leg amputated. Working in the rehabilitation field, I always have the goal of helping people live life to their fullest potential, and I brought my knowledge to the team that included the surgeon, the primary care physician, and the patient's family. My positive outlook for a leg amputee gave the patient and the family hope that they could continue with most aspects of their busy lives with a little hard work."

Many healthcare training programs team up students to learn how to work in a team environment. If you are new to the industry, use an example from your training program. If you have been in the healthcare industry for a while, use a workplace example.