Brookville Resident Room Reflective Journal

That was another week went by at the Brookville General Hospital. As usual, I started my shift by listening to the morning report and then heading to my assign resident room. I started with a complete physical assessment of my assignment to my assigned patient. I was assigned to two patients, but, my other patient refused my care and other nurses as well. There was nothing I could have done for her other than monitoring her, especially since she was aggressive and hit whenever approached her. Despite this, I now have an experience of dealing with something like that. Moreover, I was helping another patient in the same room Since my assigned patient refused my care. I got the chance to check one of the patient’s blood sugar using Accuchek.I
also got to see one of the patient’s having chest x-ray in her room, but I had to step aside at some point because of the radiation. Furthermore, I continued to help my assigned patient with transfer and get all her needs, especially since she was having pain due to the fracture in her right hip. I was also listening to my patient as she talked about her sickness and other things. I was chatting with her, but I was also monitoring and helping the patient beside her as her oxygen level was low. I was making sure that the patient had her oxygen mask at all time. Additionally, I was able to give a suppository for one of the patient. I learned that the patient should be on their left side whenever getting suppository or enema. I have never done suppository that’s why it was a very interesting experience. I was also answering call bells and assisting other patients with their needs. Charting and documentation also took a part in my shift. Overall, I had an interesting day. It was full of experience and knowledge. Next week, I will be administering medication and I am looking forward for that