Emergency veterinary assistant vs emergency room nurse

Differences between emergency veterinary assistant and emergency room nurse duties and responsibilities

Emergency veterinary assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform and manage procedures including splinting, suturing, electrocardiography and abscess incision and drainage.
• Assist in emergency traumas, prepare chest tube drainage systems and perform CPR.
• Practice CPR and first aid skills, patient assessment, triage, and emergency responsibility
• Prepare and conduct informational groups for patients on eating disorders and chemical dependency.
• Schedule education for patients on capsule endoscopy procedures, maintain video database and capsule treatment log.
• Chart reviews and updates, transcription of clinical data into electronic charts for documentation and determination of medical necessity.
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Emergency room nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage Gyn complaints, in- cluding colposcopy, infertility and minor surgical procedures.
• Manage assessments, nursing diagnosis, precept newly employees, rotation from ICU to ER.
• Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Care for GYN patients immediately after surgery and until discharge.
• Perform CPR and a for patients to restore heart and breathing functions.
• Provide conscious sedation for patients in endoscopy department.
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