Hello LinkedIn community,✨✨
I’d like to share an experience from my recent internship in the bustling world of medical laboratory science. One day, I was tasked with performing a venipuncture procedure for a patient.
My objective was clear: to obtain at least a 2ml blood sample for a packed cell volume (PCV) analysis. As I began the process of finding the patient’s vein, I noticed the more prominent veins in her right hand, I took this moment as an opportunity to engage her in a conversation. I explained the theory of “use and disuse,” highlighting how the parts of her body she used more, like her right hand, tended to be slightly bigger and featured more prominent features. To my delight, she found this explanation fascinating and remained engrossed in the topic.
Throughout our discussion, I carefully inserted the needle and collected the blood sample. What amazed me was her obliviousness to the procedure; she never felt a thing. She admitted that she had been looking away but was amazed at how our conversation had distracted her from any discomfort. I hadn’t intended to distract her, only to alleviate any awkward silences, but in doing so, she mistook me, a mere intern, for a certified professional.
This experience taught me the vital role of confidence and the power of establishing rapport with patients. Not only did it help put the patient at ease, but it also made her experience far more pleasant. It reinforced my belief in the importance of prioritizing patient safety and taking the time to get to know each patient individually.
The lesson here is clear: Confidence, patient rapport, and understanding are essential elements in the world of medical laboratory science.
My name is Chimdiebere, I am passionate about excelling in the medical laboratory science field. I’m eager to connect with experienced professionals and like minded individuals for mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Let’s connect and make a positive impact together.
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