Whilst on the placement I had an outreach with Heart Failure Nurse. I had an opportunity to see the patient at the clinic. The patient came for the follow up. I introduce myself to the patient and my role.

Heart Failure specialist nurse provides supports, advice, medication and clinical reviews for patients diagnosed with Heart Failure. They support cardiologist with diagnosis, providing support and information to people newly diagnosed with Heart Failure and supervising patients starting a new medicine. They also refer the patient to the Cardio rehabilitation.

I got an opportunity to see the patient at the clinic and develop my clinical skills such as taking manual blood pressure and Heart rate of the patient. I also got chance to listen to the Heart rate and breathing sounds.