Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Clinical Immersion
Student Profile

Name: Gina Varacalli

Work Phone: 804 564 0483

Cell Phone: 804 564 0483

Email address : Gina_Varacalli@bsmcon.edu

Work In/ormation as a Student in the Hospital

Unit: Nurse Manager:

Position/ Title: _ Length of time in position:
Agency: SMH fr4nfrrfC SpH.lC nCH Other: Althougf-r f t a* *ver been
employed in a clinical capacity. I have had 4 years of experience as a caregiver to my mother
before her death in 2015. I am currently taking care of my father who suffered a stroke 3
months ago.
Extemship:
Nonapplicable:_
Overall Goal of the Clinical Immersion Experience.' I am looking forward to gaining valuable
experience on 5 south. I want to leam how to manage multiple patients while establishing
rapport and gaining patient trust. I am looking forward to learning from you this semester.

Clinical Strengths: I am a confident and compassionate person who was taught to always treat
others with respect and dignity. I am a team player and am not afraid to admit my mistakes or
shortcomings.

Clinical lmprovement Areas: I would like to improve time management skills without rushing
through patient interactions.

Any other information to be shared:Ihave two daughters. Angie just started at VCU and Ava
is starting 4th grade in September. I am looking forward to meeting you. Thank you!
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Facultv: Competencies for Nursing Practice I
Facultv: Competencies for Nursinq Practice ll
Studentwill indicatethedatethattheskill isperformedinthecoursespecified. Studentshouldindicateifthe
skill was performed in the lab (L) or if the skill was performed during direct patient contact (P). lf the student
has the opportunity to perform a skill during direct patient care that has previously been noted as done in the
lab, the student should update this form to indicate performance of skillwith a (P) and the revised date if during
the same course. lf the student performs a skill previously learned in Nur2103 during direct care in Nur 3104,
thestudentshouldindicatethisintheNur3104columnandnotchangetheNur2l03notes. Thisdocument
should be completed electronically and submitted to clinical instructor at midterm and final. ln addition, the
checklist should be kept up to date in the individual student portfolio. Skills taught in Nur 2102 do not require a
date of completion but provide a frame of reference for the student to monitor health assessment skills. lt is
the sole responsibility of the student to keep this document up to date.

Comp l:Nur 2103 Comp ll: Nur 31M Assessment

DaQs) Date{s} Nur 2102
Perforrrred Perfonned
Daily Patient Care Safety & lnfection Control
Hand hygiene
Standard precautions
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Personal protective equipment Lt*ll,. {f

Transmission based precautions P'r- P

Transfers rl a
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Bed oositioninq
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Bodv mechanics TI, - {l-th
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Lifts
Joint mobilitv
Restraints
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Assistive
Fall prevention
Seizure precautions
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Ambulation .t/j[lt"l [-.d

Sequential compression devices

Client hygiene; oral, hair, perineal,
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Anti-embolic stockinss \ ikir IP r
Holistic Health Assessment Health Promotion and Maintenance
Critical Thinking in Health Modules l-lll
Assessment
lnterviewing Module l-lll
Health history Module l-lll

Genetics/Genomics Modules l-lll

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Date{s} Date(s) Nur 2lO2
Performed Perforrnerl
Cultural assessment Modules l-ll
Spiritual assessment Modules l-ll

Behavioral change assessment Module I

Yl" tion Module I

Environment Module I

)trona Module I

Mental Status Module l-lll

Pain Module I
Psvchosocial lnteqrity
Domestic Violence
Physical Examination Health Promotion and Maintenance
General Survev Module -ilt
Vital Siqns Module -1il
Skin, Hair. Nails, and Wounds Module -lI
Head, Face, Neck, Eyes, Ears, Module ll-lll
Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Thorax and lunss Module -1il
Cardiovascular Module -ilt
Abdomen Module -il1
Musculoskeletal Module -ilt
Neurolooic Module -ilt
Breast, Lymphatics and Module ll-lll
Genitourinarv
lntegration of Health Health Promotion and Maintenance
Assessment to the Lifespan
Complete Health Assessment Module ll-lll
Assessment of the PregnanJ and Module Ill
Postpartum Female
Assessment of the Newborn, Module lll
lnfant and Child
Functional Assessment of the Module lll
OlderAdult
General Computer Skills Manaqement of Care
Basic computer naviqation
Email
Web navigation Orientation
Com puter/internet security
procedures
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Ilat{s} Date(s) Hur 2tr02
Perforrnad Performed ^
Navigation of the Electronic
MedicalRecord
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Module ll-lll

Reduction of Risk Potential

Specimen collection: stool, urine,
sputum, wound, nose, throat,
caoillarv. ohlebotomv
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Urine testinq 7 /zu /lY L-
Glucose testino ;/rl ii1 f
lnterpretation of Common Laboratory and Diaqnostic T6sts:'
. Blood chem
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Module ll
. Feoal analysls
. Cerebrospinalfl
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Perform electrocard ioq ram ,-l I L.l
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lnitiate telemetry monitor
Phvsioloqical Adaptation
Diaohrao matic breathino cllltn ttx L* (,
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lncentive spirometer 4 /stt ltk L
Administer oxygen: nasal cannula,
face mask.
Mechanical Venti lation:
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maintaining, suctioning, alarms,
comolications r/r,r/rr
Pulse oximeter 'l /da ltX L^ rIf'lrl l-
Peak exoiratorv flow 9Dt'll ,.
Chest phvsiotherapv llv
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Iracheostomv care oa'rl tl rtl I
Suctioning : oropharyngeal,
nasooharvnoeal. tracheostomv tl r{lll fl

Chest tubes: assisting with

insertion, maintaininq, removal Ll rl llrl L
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Date(s) Date(s) Performed Nur 2lO?
Perfomred
Reduction of Risk Potential
Aspiration Precautions 'llld ltk t-
Basic Care & Comfort
Feedino clients Y IZ l8 L ,-'l - tF1
Recordinq intake e/ te'/ L8 ara yt l V
Physiological Adaptation'
Gastric tube fgedings: nasogastric
tube, Gastrostomy/jejunostomy ilsr,ln L fflt1
Nasogastric tube: insertion,
maintenance, removal litnln L
Gastric and ieiunum tube care 7/;n/lR t-
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. Catheter insertion and
removal lqlDlt2\
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. Catheter care I I
. Bladder irrioation
. Urinary ostomv care
. Peritonealdialvsis 'l- ):- t'i L-
Fecal
. Bedpan gllstrv (. Elazln ,)
. Fecal impaction qlf,1l ro L I

e Enema 0'/ t)')ia L

. Fecal ostomy (also in
Comp ll) ?/b./tr L 3/i; lrr Ip
Basic'Care Comfort
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Recording Output 9/t;ttP I alE I rj P
Physiolog ical Adaptation
Assessment m- ta- ts L
Dressing change .lRl-lX L d IIKIIT P
Wound irrioation tn- tK L
Sitz bath t( t0- IK l*.
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Applyino binders F (@
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Wound Vaccum J0il0 I I L
Basic Care & Comfort
Compression wrap
Splint
Brace
Cast
Traction
Heat and cold: dry. moist lo*lo-lK l-
Pharmaioloqical & Parenteral Therapies
Drug Calculations
Safety, legal, and ethical issues

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Date{s} Date(s) Performed Nur 2tO2
Performed
o Controlledsubstances
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. Documentation 3-i';>",h;, €
. Error reporting
Med ication *dministration
. Oral'*-*/ :3 i.,. \r\ \)
. Gnteral tube$> .::1
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. ToFical r
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o Oohthalmic
o Nasal U lsr
o lnhalant
o Dermatologic
o Vaginal
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discontinuing an
intravenous infusion TOI'pT il,altq L-
. lntravenous push illDlr.r L
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. Patient controlled analgesia I t
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Total oarenteral nutrition
Eve and ear irrioation t( -L4-l f;
Central Venous Access Devices
. Tvoes Tl,Js r1 U
o Aspiration - LttJSLtg L--
o Flushino tl /l> L"l t_
o Medication
administration
o Tubinq Ll J.S (ot (*
o Complications
. Dressino Chanoes 't lxt lc;
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BIood Transfusions
o Product types
. Safetv
o Procedure
. Assessment of
complications
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Date{s} Date(s) Performed Nur 2102
Performed
Reduction of Risk Potential
Pre-op teaching
Surgical hand scrub (also in Comp
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Applying sterile gown and gloves

(also in Comp ll)
Managing GI suction (also in
Comp ll) 1 lao lw L
Suture and staple care
Suture and staple removal _q I lol
Epidural care

Safetv/l nfection . Fe
Sterile field (also in Comp ll) tr
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Sterile sloves (also in Comp ll)

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Psychosocial lntegrity
Palliative care
Performino post-mortem care I l2q.l rr )

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