SPEAKER: Maggie Perrone
ROOM: Champagne 3/4
CONTACT HOURS: 1
CRNI RUs: 2

In this session, we will explore various aspects of resilient leadership and the challenges associated with sustaining an effective leadership role. We will discuss the key qualities that characterize effective leaders and strategies for maintaining health, resiliency, and balance in both our work and personal lives. Research has highlighted the detrimental effects of compassion fatigue on nurses and its subsequent impact on patient care delivery and overall patient satisfaction. We will examine the literature surrounding this phenomenon, how compassion fatigue manifests in nursing practice, and its implications for effective leadership. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with strategies to develop as leaders by modeling positive leadership behaviors, fostering resilience, and prioritizing wellness for themselves and their teams. We will also explore methods for building resilient resources, enabling a sustainable work-life balance while maintaining our sense of wellbeing. 

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: • Define leadership and outline strategies for growing into a leadership role • Identify the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, distinguish it from burnout, and describe intervention strategies • Explore tools to manage personal and professional stressors that can lead to compassion fatigue and hinder effective leadership • Understand the impact of compassion fatigue on nursing practice and identify available resources for support