1. The author has worked as a nurse for many years in various hospital settings and is currently pursuing a degree in psychology. She is undecided on her area of concentration in psychology. 2. The author has been very involved in her community through volunteering and holding leadership roles in various organizations for the past 10 years. 3. Upon completing her psychology degree, the author plans to continue her education, recognizing the importance of lifelong learning to stay current in the fields of medicine and psychology.

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Debra J. Poinsett
Psychology, 2010

2. Personal Statement
My current plans following completion of my current studies are to continue in on in my
education.
As of this point in my career I am undecided as to the concentration I wish to advance in. The
list right now is long for the different fields I am interested in and I plan on posting at a later
date as the area I wish to concentrate my degree on becomes clearer to me.
Out of high school I went on to college and graduated as a Registered nurse. I have worked in
hospital settings as a nurse in pediatrics, oncology, labor and delivery, maternity, med-surg,
psychiatrics, cardiac step down and emergency room care. I have held positions of staff
nurse charge nurse, assistant head nurse and head nurse. I am currently working with
palliative care and provide nursing support for families. I have always had good rapports
with my patients and was able to communicate well with each of them. Many times I was
called in to talk to some distressed patients and calm them down or assist them with their
worries or problems. I have always loved psychology and have taken classes and seminars
through the years in dealing with people, communication, listening skills, and conflict and
resolution. When my children entered college I returned to college to peruse my degree in
psychology.
I am very active in my community where I have volunteered for the last 10 years in the many of
the local non-profit organizations. I have cheered and ran events such as golf tournaments,
casino nights, and children activities. I have organized CPR and first aid classes, and
physicals for the town I live in. I have been on numerous boards as treasurer for the swim
team, weightlifting team and football team for the local high school for the last 9 years. I
have also recently been involved with the girl scouts and local after school programs and
sports teams that my grandchildren attend and participate in.

3. Resume
Education
October 2010 (expected Graduation Date)
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology, 3.99 GPA
Argosy University
May 1986
Associate Degree in Nursing, 3.5 GPA
Greater Hartford Community College, Hartford Connecticut
May 1978
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree
Hartford State Technical Institute, Hartford Connecticut
Employment History
1999-Present
Registered Staff Nurse Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Duties: Staff and charge nurse in different specialties of the hospital.
2006 to Present
Private Duty Case Manager at Glenridge Community
Duties: Manage patient care for Hospice and/or geriatric patients.
1986 to 1999
Registered Nurse at Manchester Memorial Hospital
Duties: Charge and Assistant Head Nurse on different floors of the hospital
1980 to 1982
LPN at Phoenixville Convalescent Home Phoenixville PA
Duties: Patient Care
1975 to 1977
Certified Nursing Aide Mediplex of Newington
Duties: Patient Care

4. Reflection
I learned in a psychological issue how to employ skeptical inquiry and scientific
approach. I was able to access information from a variety of sources and select
appropriate sources to respond to questions in a research hypothesis. I had
extreme exposure in finding research articles from scholarly journals that
identifies research design and statistical tools in those findings. I excelled in
learning about communications skills and effectively presented psychological
concepts orally to an audience. My written communications skill was effective in
presenting psychological information in writing using software and style that was
appropriate for any audiences. I do have a weakness in grammar. I was able to
identify the issues and challenges related to ethnics in the field of psychology. I
am able to identify the issues and challenges related to diversity in the field of
psychology. I was accomplished in knowledge of Psychology and recognizing
the major concepts, theoretical perspective, empirical findings, applications and
historical trends in psychology. I was able to apply psychological principles to
personal, social and organizational issues. My interpersonal effectiveness and
active listening communication skills develop and improves positive relationship
skills via effective communication, respect for others, appreciation of diversity
and cultural sensitivity and awareness of their impact on others.

5. Table of Contents
Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and
Information Literacy
Research Skills
Communication Skills: Oral and Written
Ethics and Diversity Awareness
Foundations of Psychology
Applied Psychology
Interpersonal Effectiveness
**Samples provided in Linkedin Profile

6. My Future in Learning
Learning is a lifelong process.
I am an unconventional college student,
returning to school after years in my
professional career.
I consider continuing education necessary
in keeping in touch with the ever
changing medical and psychology field.

7. Contact Me
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DJPoinsett@gmail.com