Workplace Observation
My time at Centennial Hills Hospital was filled with the natural challenges that hospitals constantly face. I am not the most calm person in stressful situations. Despite this, my position as a volunteer meant that I had to stay calm during situations such as a code pink, or an infant abduction. This code occurred twice while I was volunteering at the hospital. The first time it happened, I did not have an adult volunteer with me to describe my duty and I internally panicked. Knowing I had to help, I began to observe what others were doing. Through these observations I learned that I was supposed to go to the nearest exit and make sure no one entered or left the building. The second time this code was called, I was able to stay calm and complete
Nurse Van Windt Case Summary
183 Words | 1 PagesOn Saturday 11/14/2015 at 2322 hours, Security Supervisor Steven Evans along with Officer Omar Alonso responded to a call for assistance at the Results Waiting area of the Emergency Department. Upon arrival at 2323 hours we were told by a Patient Tech that Nurse Lisette Van Windt had already taken the patient to room # 59. It was explained to Security that the patient, Brenda Pemberton (FIN #84838930) was arguing in a loud manner with her husband and upsetting the other patients in the results waiting area. Security staff reported to room # 59 and were told to wait outside while Nurse Van Windt spoke to the patient about her behavior. At 2134 hours, Registered Nurse Van Windt stepped outside of the room and stated that the situation was under
Hospital Security Operation Command Summary
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Response To Opiates Analysis
556 Words | 3 PagesBefore I even step foot in the door I could hear sobbing and the distress in a woman 's voice. I carried in the necessary equipment, the cops were actively doing CPR as the advanced life support provider (ALS) was looking for IV access. As EMS personnel we took over for the cops, we placed a LUCAS device on him, it 's a device that does compressions for you. Then, we continued ventilating the patient and placed him on a backboard in preparation to transport and move the patient.
Henrietta Lack History
1023 Words | 5 PagesSometimes when patients come into the hospital it can be difficult at times for them when they are feeling bad in knowing exactly what is going on. There are cases where it’s
Analysis Of The Nurse In One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
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Workplace Scenarios
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Arlington Memorial Hospital Observation
408 Words | 2 PagesOn April 21st, 2017, I was assigned to the operating room (O.R) unit of Arlington Memorial Hospital. My main goals for the day was to observe the procedure and learn the activity done by the doctor and the nurse. The surgical suite has the strict rules and procedures. Before entering the unit, we had to change our clothes and wear the scrub provided by their unit. The purposes of the surgical scrub and surgical attire are to promote patient safety by helping to prevent environmental contamination.
In Cold Blood Murder
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Family's Presence During Resuscitation
325 Words | 2 PagesIn the event of a code blue, nurses need to be focused in order to think fast and provide the best care in a timely manner. Imagine how the nurse may not be able to focus in the circumstance where the family was hysterical and
Pre-Professional Observations
290 Words | 2 PagesPre-Professional Observations When it comes to treating PTSD, many forms of treatment have shown to be effective in treating symptoms associated with PTSD. Perhaps not just one treatment should be used. Avoidance to focus on the actual trauma and determine how the treatment impacts one cognitively (such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy) symptoms may reoccur even with coping strategies are put into place.
Code Black Ethical Issues
909 Words | 4 PagesCode Black If you have ever been to the ER for a non-life-threatening emergency, then you are aware of the long wait times associated. This is a common complaint amongst patients and many do not understand the reasons behind it. Code Black is a documentary that attempts to show the drawbacks of our current health care system by taking viewers into a public hospital.
Traumas In Mindfulness For Warriors By Kim Colegrove
1589 Words | 7 PagesParamedics play an important role in emergency response, They provide life-saving care and support to those in need. Despite their essential role, paramedics face difficult challenges that are quite frankly unnoticed by society. Not only are they exposed to traumatic situations daily, but they also experience physical, emotional, and psychological traumas that can have long-term impacts on their well-being. In this essay, I will give an insight to the types of traumas that paramedics go through, and show that greater awareness and support is needed to address the difficult challenges of this profession.
Observation In Social Services
154 Words | 1 PagesI walked in to the department of social service in Portsmouth Virginia, to start my observation about the facility. While walking into the facility I was greeted by two security guards that nodded their head in a gesture of saying good morning. I made a right turn into a room full of people sitting and standing, the people that was standing were in a line that started with a piece of tape, taped to the floor stating do not go any further or stop. Then the receptionist hollowed out loudly, next in line. A young female African American lady was next in line and dress very casual in a sweat suit and tennis shoes, her hair was in long braids.
Personal Reflection On The Crucible
798 Words | 4 PagesMy skills were immediately put to the test on my initial days of the job. I was terrified of my first 911-call on the ambulance. Would I know how to assess the patient? Would I miss a major sign? I was concerned my initial patient care giving skills would be insufficient to provide the patient care expected of a trained first responder.
I Want To Be An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
949 Words | 4 PagesI don 't ever want to be in a situation like that again and not know what to do or how I can help. That 't why I want to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Ever since I was little, I have loved to help people. I knew I always wanted to do something in the medical field, even though I had no idea what it was called then. I think that I am qualifiied to be an EMT because I am able to stay calm despite the circumstances around me.
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