Final reflection

Ilse Hinojosa

DFC

PN165-01

11/03/2026

DFC

What Went Well

Today was my second day at Columbine Health Care in Windsor, and overall, it went much better than the first day. We had more opportunities to be hands-on with the residents, including completing a head-to-toe assessment and participating in activities with them. I also learned about different diagnoses, which I found very interesting. One of the residents I assessed had Parkinson's disease along with another rare condition that I wasn't familiar with. It was interesting to learn more about her health history and how these conditions affect her daily life. I felt more involved today, and I really enjoyed being able to interact with the residents.

Opportunities for Improvement

One thing I would like to continue improving is being more involved in patient care and taking advantage of every learning opportunity. I want to keep practicing my head-to-toe assessments and helping the nurses with medication administration whenever possible. I would also really like to have the opportunity to insert a urinary catheter and start an IV since these are skills I haven't had much hands-on experience with. My goal is to continue building my confidence and becoming more comfortable performing nursing skills.

Takeaway and Goal for Tomorrow

My biggest takeaway today was learning more about Parkinson's disease and how different medical conditions can affect a resident's mobility, independence, and daily activities. It reminded me how important it is to understand each resident's diagnosis so we can provide safe and individualized care. I also realized how much we can learn by simply talking to our residents and listening to their experiences.

My goal for tomorrow is to continue being more hands-on by helping with medication administration, completing another head-to-toe assessment, and hopefully having the opportunity to assess a wound. I want to keep asking questions, learning new things, and becoming more confident in my nursing skills.