OSCE Reflection

Running head: REFELCTION
OSCE reflection
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author note

1REFLECTION
Description- This reflective essay will contain a description of OSCE assessment,
where I had to adorn the role of an airway nurse, in relation to providing care to a
deteriorating patient simulation incident of Mrs Joseph, who had been admitted due to
exacerbation of COPD and demonstrated shortness of breath.
Feelings- I was extremely anxious and tensed during the morning shift, on noticing
that the patient demonstrated shortness of breath. I conducted a thorough investigation of the
handover notes that had been provided to me and tried to ascertain the reasons behind her
sudden deterioration. I thought about seeking immediate help from a senior nurse, in order to
provide fast relief to the patient.
Evaluation- I conducted a systematic assessment of the patient in order to determine
her health status. My prior clinical expertise allowed me to effectively perform the process of
nebulisation on the patient. This procedure commonly involves conversion of a solution or
medication to an aerosol that is directly inhaled by the patients, in order to clear the airways
(Alhaddad, Smith, Robertson, Watman & Taylor, 2015). I had the prior knowledge that
nebulisation is commonly used for the treatment of COPD, respiratory diseases and cystic
fibrosis that helped me identify the need of implementing this procedure. However, one
major fault can be accredited to my failure in performing hand hygiene.
Hand hygiene has been identified imperative for preventing the spread of pathogens in
healthcare settings, in order to avert the onset of nosocomial infections (Ellingson et al.,
2014). Thus, I should have demonstrated good hand hygiene procedures for reducing risks of
infection, in the patient, as well as among the healthcare professionals involved. I was also
not able to communicate effectively with the team members. However, interdisciplinary
communication in nursing is crucial in enhancing patient outcomes by taking into account
different ideas and concepts (Kourkouta & Papathanasiou, 2014). Auscultation of the chest is