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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer wants to hear that you have the skills they seek in a candidate. They want to hear that you pay attention to detail, write accurate reports, and utilize tools to stay organized.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I am a highly detailed person, and I thrive on having a high level of organization in my day. This organization includes my scheduling, paperwork, and more. If I am offered a position with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you will never find me to be disorganized! I utilize my Outlook calendar and set alerts for myself for deadlines and important activities. My documentation is strong, as well."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I'm a bit of an organizational nerd. I carry around a notebook and write down important facts if I think there is a chance I will forget them. But this is usually just for transitions. Every clinic I've ever worked in has its way of communicating and recording facts, so I put time and attention into using the system the people around me are using. That way, it's easier to transition care, and the patient has all their info in the same place. My notebook saves me when I'm swamped, but I try to be efficient and put info directly into the (group record/EMR/chart) when I can."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The success of the healthcare industry thrives on the accuracy of information and organization. Talk to the interviewer about how you ensure accuracy and organization in your day-to-day activities. Perhaps you use a particular app or software. Maybe you are a pen and paper person. Whatever your method, highlight that you successfully organize your day and that your documentation is highly accurate.

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I am a perfectionist. I like my work and skills to be accurate and right. I always double-check my work and take careful care in what I am doing. I organize my day before my shift starts and continue to reorganize if needed. I believe organizational skills are a considerable deal in nursing. I strive in doing my job well.

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You sound well organized, and prepared for the challenges that come with a nursing career. Your answer could have more impact with a slight rewording. Please see below.
"Organizational skills are vital in nursing. I do my job well, am a perfectionist, and must know that my work is accurate. I always double check my work and am careful with each task. I organize my day before my shift starts, and pivot as needed."
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