May 2016
Brandi
Swenson
,
RN
Inpatient Cardiology
Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa
Mason City
,
IA
United States
Brandi had a confused patient who was just told of his terminal diagnosis; he was on a visual monitor for impulsive tendencies and would forget where he was (for instance, going to the bathroom or the kitchen in his trailer). Brandi took excellent care of the patient to keep him safe. She found out he liked country music and located a radio for him to listen to. She noticed he would set off the alarms during commercials, so the next night she worked, she brought him a Johnny Cash tape. The patient was able to listen to the music he enjoyed and did not put himself in a safety risk for falling.