As a nursing student, I have learned numerous practices that will be very useful and resourceful in my career as a registered nurse. Cardiac Dysrhythmia is an unusual tempo of the heartbeat. The heart's rhythm can either be faster or slower than expected. When the heart rate is over 100 beats per minute, it is referred to as tachycardia. In contrast, in instances where the adult heart rate is slower than usual, the condition is known as bradycardia. Some of the best practices I have learned regarding managing this condition include proper identification of signs, symptoms, efficient diagnosis, and quality treatment. Routine examination of a patient with chest pains, racing or slow heartbeats, and shortness of breath is one indicator that an individual may be suffering from cardia dysrhythmia (Keller, Acute care nurses' arrhythmia knowledge: defining competency., 2020). Obtaining the patient's health records and history and identifying any previous indicators that may show signs of Cardiac Dysrhythmia is vital in ensuring that the patient is well diagnosed. Communicating with the patient over the issues and how they feel is also crucial in providing accurate information, which will aid in promoting patient outcomes.

Nursing diagnoses on the condition may vary from reduced cardiac output to deficient information on Dysrhythmia. Through the planning skills from the course, the main action plans for treating patients with the condition may include maintaining the cardiac output and reducing patient anxiety. Nursing intervention measures to manage the condition include regularly monitoring and regulating Dysrhythmia through evaluating blood pressure and breathing sounds. In instances where the effects of Dysrhythmia are observed, the patients are provided with antiarrhythmic medications, and the nurse observes the results of the medications on the patient. In instances where patients have increased anxiety, as a nurse, I am required to engage them calmly and reassuringly to ensure that they can feel less threatened. Fostering a great relationship with patient’s aids to increase their control over their health condition.  Teaching patients about self-care practices they can adopt, such as healthy lifestyles, is also a critical factor in promoting positive, beneficial outcomes.

ECG interpretation is the process of assessing the appearance of intervals and waves on the ECG curve. It is conducted in seven main steps. Checking the heart rhythm using a checklist for both lungs is essential in identifying the causes of bradycardia and tachycardia. As one performs these procedures, they must first obtain patient's details such as personal information regarding their medical history and factors that led to the conduction of the ECG test. Getting information about the situation details such as the location, timing of the test, and place it was conducted is also essential in updating a patient record and having a source that can be reviewed in the future (Kashou, 2020). By learning how to interpret the various signs on the ECG test, I can give accurate test results and patient progress outcomes. By following the systematic steps on the ECG interpretation, I can ensure that I get detailed steps without overlooking any requirements for patient testing. Having clear information on the key areas to consider when reading patient information is vital in promoting healthy patient outcomes and fostering their treatment.

Moreover, I can aid patients in acquiring healthcare information by linking them to healthcare resources and information centers, which will provide them a chance to understand their conditions better. I have resolved to include care calls to my patients to continuously check on them to ensure that they can get quality care even after being discharged. This will foster a significant relationship between nurses and patients. Generally, I have also learned that I need always to improve my knowledge through frequent learning to offer quality care to my patients.  Engaging patients in the healthcare process aids in fosters positive patient outcomes by giving patients the ability to get services and information expeditiously (Pace, 2020). Overall, by providing quality care to patients, I can ensure that they acquire relevant information on critical areas of their wellbeing and get accurate diagnoses and treatment.