Dermatology nurse practitioner vs registered nurse

Differences between dermatology nurse practitioner and registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Dermatology nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes and provide prescriptions and education before discharge from the hospital.
• Present patient education regarding diagnosis, procedure, and treatment including medication instructions and wind care instructions.
• Maintain patient medical and pharmaceutical records in EMR.
• Perform skin biopsies to obtain accurate diagnosis of malignant skin conditions and neoplasms of uncertain behavior.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assess and monitor dermatology patients.
• Educate patients regarding skin care and products and participate in laser surgeries and cosmetic resurfacing procedures.
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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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