OB Weeks 1 and 2

RRMC OB Mrs. Beaver:
Week 1: This week I took care of a postpartum pt. She was 22 years old and this was her 4th child and 4th c-section. She was pretty knowledgable about the whole process. She was on a PCA the first day, which I got to do routine checks on and I was able to administer PO gas and pain meds as well. She commented that this had been her most painful c-section which is thought to be due to all the scar tissue.
The 2nd day I was really able to talk to my pt. She had lots of questions about nursing and college in general. I got the impression that she is motivated to make some positive changes in her life. I wish her the best.

Week 2: This week I was assigned to the nursery. Thurs. I was able to do a bath, a couple of assessments and assist the nurse with routine vital sign checks. I was also able to observe a newborn under the oxyhood - she was able to be weaned off and at last check was doing well. I just loved the babies!!! Fri. was less exciting, but I was able to catch up on paperwork and assist with postpartum discharge instructions for my teaching plan.