Staff Nurse: medical and surgical ward
University Hospital Sharjah
Total years of experience :14 years, 1 Months
Provide medical, pre-op and recovery care up to 7-8 patients.
Assisst doctors during rounds and procedures
Provide venipuncture and IV cannulation.
Provide daily dressing and wound care for pressure ulcers of bedridden patients
Provide daily assessment and documentation using Integrated nursing care plans.
Provide daily bed bath and bed making for patients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
✓ Assist doctors in procedures and perform clinical tasks.
✓ Perform nursing procedures as ordered by physicians.
✓ Assist patients for referrals and appointments.
✓ Starts/gives IV/IM/SC medications as ordered.
✓ Educates patients with health care needs.
✓ Manages approvals and assists patients with billing queries.
TEAM LEADER:
MEDICAL-SURGICAL WARD
Best Nurse for 2010 Awardee
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement patient care for up to 20 patients per section.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
Interact with departments regarding patient care.
Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
Provided quality patient care.
Managed confidential patient files.
Manage and assist patients in Emergency Crisis.
Assist doctors for minor operations.
Start IV lines and carry out doctor's orders and prescription.