RN HEALS MONTHLY JOURNAL
MARCH 2012
Name: Karen Flores Baduya RN
Area of Assignment: RHU-Milaor
Milaor, Camarines Sur
I. ACTIVITIES:Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription.
~Val Saintsbury
This month of March has been another busy month for us in the RHU. The number of activities that we had are as follows:
March 2, 2012 - As per LGU routine, we had our 1st
Friday Mass held at the Milaor Covered Court as officiated by the
Parish Priest, Rev.Fr. Ruben Buena. It is the day that we have Epilepsy
Patient’s Check-Ups in the RHU. Residents of Milaor that have Epilepsy
were seen by Doctors specialized in Epilepsy. I assisted one patient
that was having seizure attack while the mass was on going. She has
cough and colds that is why she is more likely to have an attack. I was
given instruction by Dra.Llaguno to give her a glass of water after 30
mins. Then we observed the patient and took her vital signs. She was
then prescribed her medications and was ordered to go home immediately.
March 5, 2012 – I was an emcee in the STI/ HIV-AIDS
Awareness Seminar conducted by the RHU to the RSW (Registered Sex
Worker) of the 3 Night Clubs located in the Municipality. Held at
Sangguniang Bayan Hall. The goal is to disseminate information regarding
STI’s to people who’s job uses sexual activity and to prevent getting
the STI and HIV-AIDS. Mayor Rogelio Flores, V-Mayor Andre Hidalgo, DOH
Rep Josephine Batalla, Maam Glenda Lucena, Maam Fe Jacar, Maam Mary
Shienna Pecenio were present in the said seminar and they gave short
messages / lecture that aid in the success of the seminar.
the invitation
during the lecture
March 7, 2012 – after the daily routine of admitting
patients and consultation, Maam Glenda Lucena refreshed the RHU Staff
regarding Micronutrients as per her training at Bicol Sanitarium,
Cabusao, Camarines Sur. We were reminded of Vitamin A, Folic Acid,
Iodine etc and how it is helpful in making a person healthy.
discussion
Baranggay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) conducted their monthly meeting
regarding Garantisadong Pambata (GP) Program of the DOH. Vitamin A
supplement and Albendazole used for deworming to children ages 0-72
months old of Milaor was discussed.
BNS staff
Vit A
Albendazole
March 9, 2012 - Mother’s Class at Sto.Domingo Brgy. Hall, Milaor, Camarines Sur.
Brgy.Sto.Domingo Hall
Speaker
Mothers of Sto.Domingo
March 12- 14, 2012 – 4P’s meeting / seminar at the
Milaor Covered Court. The 3 day approving and processing of credentials
were participated by the different brgys of the town. Some of the brgys
already claimed their allowance and was happy that they have aid in
their everyday expenses.
March 13, 2012 – Mother’s Pre-Natal Check Up in the
RHU. Again I injected tetanus toxoid vaccine to women that is still not
complete in the immunization. We have RHU Midwife that conducts Leopold
Maneuver to each pregnant woman and determines if the presentation of
the baby is normal according to its age of gestation. We give FeSo4
prenatal vitamins for baby’s brain development inside the mother.
March 15, 2012 – BHW Monthly Meeting
BHW
Brgy.Cabugao Hall
Lecture proper
Mothers of Cabugao
March 16, 2012 – The RN Heals Batch 3 Nurses
started their duty in the RHU. They were Daisy Austria, Lorie Ann Cabase
and John Leo Callo, all residents of Milaor.
NCF Students also conducted their duty at the RHU on March 5,6,7 and
12,13,14, 2012. Helped in admitting patients, getting vital signs and
compiling records.
NCF students
March 27, 2012 – Liga ng mga Barangay Basketball
Sports Competition started at Milaor Covered Court from 2:00 in the
afternoon until 9:00 in the evening and we were shifted to be the
Medical Team during each game.
March 28, 2012 – PHEMAP (public health emergency
management plan) lecture was given to us by Mrs. Fe Jacar, our Sanitary
Inspector and Ms. Jhoanna Marie Guerrero, RHU Nurse I emphasizing what
transpired in their Seminar at Bicol Sanitarium was disseminated to us
RHU-Staff.
March 30, 2012 – Blood Letting Program at the Milaor
Covered Court. I took the vital signs of donors from all barangays of
the municipality then they were interviewed by the BMC Staff. Next is
blood typing and other blood laboratory tests before being extracted.
After blood letting, they were given free snacks and lunch. They will
also be notified if the blood that they gave is qualified or not to be
transfused.
Vital signs taking
blood donors
II. LEARNINGS/INSIGHTS:
I become updated of the
current statistics of the people who are suffering from HIV/AIDS in the
whole province of Camarines Sur and the whole Bicol Region. I become
aware that the number of people having STI’s are increasing each year
and thus the alarming situation in the country. As a Health
Representative, it is my duty to inform people of this situation and
help spreading correct information in preventing such cases and to
encourage people that are sexually promiscuous or having profession that
puts them at high risk to get tests for early detection and management.
I was refreshed in the use and role of the common micronutrients
needed by the body. I was further educated what type of foods we can get
these from.
During Mother’s Class, I am being trained to explain the topics more
in our native dialect for the audience to easily understand the lessons
we are incorporating in them.
PHEMAP suggested us to plan carefully how to manage disasters or
emergencies that we may encounter in the municipality. It helps to plan
so that we can prepare and make ways on how to prevent casualties during
flood, typhoons, earthquakes, outbreaks, etc.
Blood letting activity helped in integrating useful benefits to a person’s health.
The women that attended our mother’s class helped me realized that
there are a lot of uneducated / uninformed mothers of what to do during
their pregnancy. Most of them are not aware that they are at risk when
they give birth to non-birthing facility such as their homes. I was also
shock to learn that most of them are not breastfeeding their babies
although they have all the reasons to do so. They are not working
mothers, they do not leave their babies at home, they don’t have any
illness or disease that is contraindicated to breastfeed, etc. they just
don’t have the initiative, trust & confidence in themselves that
they can breastfeed. Some don’t also prepare complimentary feeding to
their 6 mos. old children. They don’t even have prenatal check ups or
even post natal check ups. They don’t complete their child’s
immunization. They don’t go to health centers to avail of health
services.
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS:
I strongly recommend to the women
that attended the mother’s class that whatever knowledge that they
gained in the mother’s class be put into action and practice them
everyday in their life. Advocating proper information and education
regarding health practices is highly emphasized in every mother’s class.
Take advantage of every opportunity to educate patients, clients
seeking help in the center needs health teaching too especially in
taking medicines. They don’t have to self medicate. Entertain questions
from them. Clarify issues or problems with them. Investigate reasons why
they are not able to follow simple medical advice and supply an
alternative way on how they can solve it. They should always be open to
new medical advancement. Have an open mind and willingness to learn
more.
Signed:
Karen Flores Baduya RN
License No. 0681423
RN HEALS NURSE
