Staff Nurse / E.R. Nurse
Lourde Hospital
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :12 years, 6 أشهر
1.Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans;
2.Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
3.Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
4.Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
5.Records patients’ current vital signs
6.Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
7.Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
8.Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
9.Provides IV therapy
10. Cleans and bandages wounds
11. Provides basic, bedside care
12. Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
13. Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies
14. Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
15. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
16. Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
17. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
18. Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
