Coronary care unit nurse vs icu staff nurse staff

Differences between coronary care unit nurse and icu staff nurse staff duties and responsibilities

Coronary care unit nurse example responsibilities.

• Utilize ACLS protocols in managing emergencies.
• Organize and lead a cardiac rehabilitation program relate to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being.
• Certify in ACLS and BLS during this period.
• Monitor EKG and hemodynamic status.
• Provide acute care for cardiac patients warranting close monitoring and often immediate critical nursing judgment.
• Work a short while in the cardiac catheter lab.
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Icu staff nurse staff example responsibilities.

• Manage patients requiring blood transfusions, iv antibiotic therapy, complications from chemotherapy and radiation.
• Maintain BLS, ACLS and CCRN certifications.
• Obtain BLS and ACLS instructor status.
• Promote a compassion and a therapeutic environment for all patients and family members.
• Perform EKG interpretation, vital sign monitoring and respond according to patient needs and physician orders.
• Provide emergency resuscitation utilizing ACLS protocol when necessary.
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