A Nurse, sometimes called a Registered Nurse or RN, supports Physicians by delivering direct patient care. Their duties may include providing the correct dosage of medicine to patients, administering IVs based on their patients’ conditions and monitoring vitals, such as blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature.
Ett -NAMN- bör kunna uppfylla olika plikter och ansvarsområden. Följande är några uppgifter och ansvarsområden som en Nurse bör kunna utföra:
- Assisting Physicians with procedures and examinations
- Conducting interviews to collect patient medical history and symptom information
- Administering medications, IVs and other treatment
- Assessing patient vital signs
- Contacting patients regarding tests or upcoming appointments
- Educating patients on medical conditions and preventative care
En konkurrenskraftig Nurse kommer att ha vissa färdigheter och kvalifikationer, inklusive:
- In-depth knowledge of anatomy, biology and best practices related to patient care
- Skill in performing physical exams and diagnostic tests, like taking blood pressure and drawing blood
- Ability to interpret medical data and patient records to make informed care decisions
- Proficiency in administering medications and treatments to ensure patient safety and compliance with care standards
- Expertise operating medical equipment and machinery, such as EKG machines, ventilators and other specialized equipment.
- Verbal communication skills to explain concepts to patients, communicate with family members and collaborate with Physicians
