AVERY AT SAN IGNACIO HOSPITAL

Hi my name is Avery Johnson and I did my nursing observation at the Out-Patient Clinic of San Ignacio Hospital. I worked alongside Nurse Westby, an amazing nurse who runs the Out-Patient Clinic. She inspired and challenged me to do things I never thought possible this early on in my nursing education. The Out-Patient Clinic was exceedingly busy every day, as we had patients from all of the surrounding towns. I got plenty of practice taking vitals (blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, etc). On Thursday we hosted a diabetic clinic where I tested blood sugar levels of patients. Also, I saw some pretty intense wounds and had the privilege of cleaning and bandaging several. By day three I was mixing medications, preparing injections, and giving shots! I helped out in the Emergency Room on days that were especially busy, where I assisted in setting up IV’s and inserting catheters. I had an unforgettable time at my nursing observation and have gained so much knowledge through this experience. I was truly blessed to work with Nurse Westby, as we both share a strong Christian faith. I have so much to take away from this experience but the moments spent sharing Christ’s love with patients and employees were truly the highlights of my observation.