Question

2) Teamwork: Describe a time when you have worked well with others in a team situation. What was the team objective? What did you personally contribute to the team and how did you interact with the other members of the team? On reflection, what could you have done differently? (max. 500 words)

Answer 1

Teamwork is a collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a common goal.

I will share my experience of teamwork of my ICU posting . I was given a case of Myasthenia gravis who was from Usbekistan . Language problem was the main issue . We took the help of a translator to provide care to the patient . Second their cultural practices was also a big concern like blood transfusion refusal which was also sort by the help of translator by making them understand it's importance . She was posted to me continuous 2months . Later stages she required plasmapheresis which was also a big deal . Again we took the help of translator to make them understand . And she was send of back after being cured . My role was to provide nursing care in this teamwork which was culturally competent .

It was a team approach including physician , nurse ,dietian , physiotherapist , translator ( main role ) to provide care to the patient who belonged from other country .

Team objective - to cure the patient and avoid complications associated with Myasthenia gravis.