Dental nurse vs registered nurse

Differences between dental nurse and registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Dental nurse example responsibilities.

• Help dentist to manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
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• Communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients who may be fearful, vulnerable, have sensitive concerns or have special needs i.e.
• Educate patients on oral/dental hygiene, project office interests.
• Complete documents for state fund Medicaid programs, admission into community nursing and group home facilities and other community resources available.
• Perform chartings and BPE records.
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Registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient care for individuals with multiple diagnoses including COPD, diabetes, stroke and cardiac issues.
• Organize and manage regular clinics involving external physicians, including ophthalmology, ENT, Med/Surg, orthopedics, and podiatry professionals.
• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Provide care for cardiac patients in arrhythmia critical care unit, providing patient education and monitoring telemetry
• Re-Cover surgical patients immediately after heart and vascular surgery until transfer out of ICU.
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