I've never been a Navy Seal.
(if you know me in person, you just laughed & for good reason. "Looking" athletic & Being athletic are 2 VERY different things. Just ask any of my PE teachers👎🏻).
I've never been in the Navy...or in the military.
But I'm an observer of human behavior.
(side note: this may explain my fascination w/ utter rubbish reality TV. Everything from "90 Day Fiance" to "Alone." My brain always wants to figure out, "Why are you the way that you are??" 🤔)
On a Professional level, I appreciate the determination, perseverance, & general attitude that comes with military service. They may not all have the same motivation for choosing to serve their country, but there is something motivating them. For many, it also comes w/ a higher level of integrity, a higher sense of Team > Self. It can be seen before they ever say a word, even long after they've retired or discharged into the civilian world. It doesn't require being in uniform b/c they've embodied a purpose.
Why did I say Professional and not Personal? Well, frankly, b/c it's how I approach my career. I'm here to serve patients that I'll likely never meet & they'll never know I exist, even though I've just read the majority of their medical history.
I may be in a coding & compliance sector of healthcare & have 0 interaction w/ the human on the other side of this medical record, but my actions can be determine if the patient has a great visit (as defined by the patient) w/ their physician.
Carelessness on my end results in frustration for a provider, but if I can prepare - in quick, succinct fashion - new/updated info that has relevant impact to patient care & treatment plan, then I've anticipated & met a need. Now the patient has more time looking their Doctor in the eyes instead of the physician searching thru EHR/EMR files for the latest labs *or any other applicable scenario.*
I'm no Seal. I never will be. But there is an interesting parallel to military service & healthcare careers - serving perfect strangers, & the job, when done correctly, is largely unnoticed.
And it's not about recognition. If you've ever thanked a military member, they'll be polite about it, but to them, they are just doing a job.
I chose coding & CDI b/c my introverted self loves that while I'm very similar to a nurse, there are no needles, no bodily fluids, & I'm not re-introducing myself 27 times a day.
(to those of you who are patient-facing, God bless your patience & compassion for the work you do!)
As for why I don't apply the same discipline to my Personal life...well, I'm a Class A procrastinator, & if there were a support group for it, I'd think about joining...tomorrow...maybe.
Or...maybe I'll stop procrastinating, & read #UnSEALed as I have Mark Greene just staring at me from the cover where I laid the book by my work station. I suppose if anything can kick my butt into not procrastinating, it may be an unblinking Navy Seal just...watching me waste time. 👀
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Retired Navy SEAL and Author, Mark Greene talks about why asking for help during his #militarytransition was difficult but neccessary.
Transitioning from the military to civilian life is a significant journey, and seeking help and support along the way is crucial for maintaining your #mentalfitness. 🤝 The strength of our veterans lies not only in their service but in their ability to adapt and thrive post-service.
Let's honor their sacrifice by ensuring they have the resources and guidance they need for a successful transition. 🇺🇸
Resources available at https://lnkd.in/efCR8VNa
#VeteranTransition #MentalFitness #SupportOurHeroes"
#militarymentalhealth #mentalfitness #sealteam #militaryfamily #continuethemission #militarycaregiver #supportourveterans #veterans #veteransday
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4wAbsolutely loved hosting this and definitely some nostalgia experienced when touring Princess Louise House and meeting some of the soldiers after the talk. Thanks again Rudy Vandaele-Kennedy