1.  Discuss 4 tasks you completed or tried to complete in simulation lab.
I was able to perform phlebotomy skills and collect the tubes of blood that were ordered for CBC and CMP, labeled and transported them to the lab.
Our patient was on contact precautions.  To avoid everyone leaving the room and having to change into and out of PPE, I collected supplies needed to provide necessary care for the patient and to best use our time and PPE supplies.
While out of the room, I was in a good position to use the computer and look up and communicate information that was needed for clarifying DOB, medications that were due etc.
I assessed lower extremity pulses. I communicated with family members in regards to her well being.


2.  What did you learn most about the situation you encountered in simulation lab?  I learned the importance of a complete head to toe assessment and how critical it is to look at every square inch of their body.    I learned that what is in the computer may or may not match the patient in front of you.  I also learned that it is important to know who or what department to call to get or clarify information before dialing the phone.


3.  What will you do differently during your next simulation experience.
I would perform a more thorough head to toe exam.  There were peers involved in the initial upper body exam while I was out of the room.  I actually did the pulses on the lower extremity.  I think it's a good idea for one or two people to do the entire head to toe that way nothing is missed and they know what has been covered.  If you aren't involved in the head to toe exam, it's easy to assume it was done and important things are missed.
I would utilize conversations with family members to clarify patient information if the patient is unable to communicate.


4.  While watching your peers' simulation experience, what are 3 things you learned?
I knew teamwork was important going in, but was able to see how important it was while watching them communicate and work together.  They communicated very well with the patient which I'm sure helped her feel at ease.


5.  What 3 things did you learn in the classroom (didactic) that you put into practice during your simulation experience?
ISBAR came in helpful when I had to call the secretary.  I had a chance to assess pulses and vitals as well.  Phlebotomy skills came in handy to collect the necessary labs.

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