Jessica Schneider
August 2023
Jessica
Schneider
,
BSN, RN, PCCN
2 North Acute Surgical
NorthBay Medical Center
Fairfield
,
CA
United States

 

 

 

It was because Jessica took the time at the start of her shift to develop a plan of care with the patient that resulted in quick action and treatment of a potentially dangerous reaction.
Jessica was the nurse caring for a patient who came in for surgery and was in the ICU overnight due to a rare genetic disorder in which she has a history of anaphylactic reactions related to allergies. The patient came to the hospital with a specific medication to treat this potential reaction, in which a dose was given in the ICU. Jessica spent the first part of her shift with this patient, having her educate Jessica on the symptoms, the treatment, and how to administer the medication if needed. Together they developed a plan of care in case her symptoms appeared and knowledge that the medication was being stored in the pharmacy if needed. Approximately 2 hours later, the patient called, was experiencing a seizure, and displayed symptoms of potential anaphylactic reaction. Jessica, recognizing this due to the plan she had developed with the patient called an RRT and immediately sent a coworker to the pharmacy to get the medication. The medication was administered and no progression of reaction occurred. It was because Jessica took the time at the start of her shift to develop a plan of care with the patient that resulted in quick action and treatment of a potentially dangerous reaction. The patient was so grateful to Jessica for taking the time to understand her needs and involving her in the plan of care. Jessica is a strong patient advocate and takes the time to involve her patients in their care.