• What are your strengths?

My strengths are being a good communicator, a quick learner, working well in groups and individually, and being able to take leadership.

• What are your weaknesses?

My weaknesses would be putting too much on myself at times, hyper-focusing on one thing, and having trouble asking for help. 

• ​Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Five years from now I see myself finished with my undergraduate degree and either in medical school or starting medical school. I am planning to continue my work as an aide or in medicine until then in order to gain experience, knowledge and give back to my community. ​

• What do you have to offer that other candidates might not? ​

I believe my honesty, work ethic, and eagerness for reaching perfection puts me above other candidates. In hard times, I am someone you can count on to always be honest. I put nothing but my best into my work, always striving to go above what I am asked to do. I don't want to settle for where I am. I want to be able to learn more and continue to move forward and benefit not only myself, but the company or facility I am working for.

• Tell me about a time you failed.

I have failed many times in my life, but I don't necessarily believe failure is a bad thing. Failing at something is another way of finding out what works and what doesn't. One time specifically that I failed was in ​my first semester of college when I didn't do well in my math course. This led me to retake it the next semester and receive an almost perfect grade. My first time around I failed to reach out beyond my professor for the help I needed or to push for him to understand that I am more than capable to do the work and to thrive with the little help that I needed. I learned that it is okay to keep seeking help until I am able to get it and that sometimes you have to find alternative ways to find the help you need. I learned that it is sometimes necessary to lean on others. This failure was one I had to learn the hard way, but I don't regret it because I learned so much from it.

• What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about my work. I don't work at places I don't enjoy. I am passionate about helping people and being the best I can be. Outside of work, I am passionate about my dogs and volleyball which has been a huge part of my life. ​

• What motivates you?

I find it motivating to see others doing what I want to do such as doctors, especially during this difficult time. I have been really motivated by all the different specialties in medicine that have stepped up during this time to work in the ICU in NewYork. It makes me feel motivated to perform to the highest of my ability and strive to offer more. 

• Tell me about a time you disagreed with your boss?

At my last facility, my boss and I did not agree on my training. I was hired as PRN (as needed) and required training for each shift. I can perform the duties as a CNA but each facility has a different routine. I was not given any training for my 3rd shifts. When I was finally able to get training for my other shifts, the person who was training me became sick. I was then told I was on my own. I was frustrated that my boss didn't have another staff member train me but I understand that nursing homes are often too understaffed and so I stepped up to the challenge by doing my best to not only learn the routine of the shift but to perform with excellence.

• How do you handle the pressure?

I handle being under pressure by assessing the situation. I do my best to stay calm and collective because I feel like anything else makes the situation worse. Once I have been able to assess the situation I go forward from there with what the next best thing to do is. For example, in healthcare, if there is someone who is unconscious on the floor, I first go to see if they are breathing and have a pulse. If they do, then I will get the nurse. If not I will yell for help and start CPR. 

• Tell me about your leadership opportunities?

Through high school, I have been in many leadership roles, not only in school but also in my community. For school I am involved in the National Honors Society as Vice President and I have been volleyball team captain for 4 years. My favorite leadership role is being a 4H Camp counselor. Being a counselor at camp allows more kids to be able to participate in a great community-based environment where they get to learn many different skills such as cooking, fishing, swimming, and so much more. At camp, I help teach volleyball with camp staff. When I am not teaching volleyball I am watching over 20 young girls making sure they are safe, receive medication, arrive on time to their clubs and help camp staff.