Night nurse sound asleep!

[maryen]

I had something happen for the first time and would like to know if I am overreacting and suggestions on how to proceed. When I arrived for am shift, the clients front door was locked. I knocked a few times and the night shift nurse answered the door and let me in. My knocking had clearly woken her up, she was groggy and asked me what time it was. I told her 7a and she stated no it is 6:30a. I showed her the time on my phone and she said her alarm had not gone off. The clients room was in disarray and none of the duties were completed- empty suction canister, dirty linens etc... She did complete the tasks and left. I was so taken aback that I did not say anything to her. I feel like I want to confront her but she is not very good at getting along with co- workers. Is this something I should report to the RN case supervisor? Or should I discuss it with her myself?

Not sure how to best proceed and would love to know what you would do.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Fortunately any night case I've done the child needed close monitoring whether apnea, pulse-ox, break through seizures (seizure alarms often used), overnight feeds or meds/ treatments. So I'm too busy to nod off.

[PerfectlyPlump, ADN, RN]

If the family were to put their complaint in writing, that would do the trick. The nurse that 'suspects' sleeping can bring the complaint form to the parents' attention. They have to want to do that.

[maryen]

I have been working on this case for 3 weeks in addition to my regular case as a way to pick up extra shifts and extra $$ to pay off some credit cards. It is not a Pedi case and the pt. lives with extended family member. Aside from this one night nurse, other nurses and the case itself are actually pretty good. I told myself I was going to stick it out for 6 months. Thank you all for the advice and suggestions!