Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems with a patient and you conducted preventative measures.
Focus on your step-by-step process of problem-solving, risk management, and preventing potential issues before they happen. Examples could include recognizing symptoms of a particular disease early on and putting together a care team to deliver the best care.
"I once had a patient who was experiencing symptoms of MS, but luckily they were still mild. So I analyzed the patient's medical history and put together a care team of specialists and social workers to make sure that the symptoms were managed and that the patient could still have a strong quality of life."
While I was working in subacute rehab we had many patients who were fall risks and we put preventative measures in place. One thing that I am very proud of is having low falls on my units because we were really good at putting those preventative measures in place. These were always individualized and included things like scheduled activities, toileting programs, and safety devices.
