Forensic nurse vs pediatric nurse

Differences between forensic nurse and pediatric nurse duties and responsibilities

Forensic nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Plan, provide, and monitor individualized nursing care and evidence collection to pediatric patients of acute sexual assault
• Charge responsibilities for 3-6 CNAs.
• Perform medical forensic exams on patients who have been sexually assault and provide care and follow-up education
• Work independently under protocols for treatment to provide STI risk assessment, treatment, and prophylaxis including emergency contraception.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
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Pediatric nurse example responsibilities.

• Provide continuous telemetry monitoring and managing multiple patients with multiple high-risk medical conditions, utilizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Coordinate care for acute and chronic pediatric oncology patients with an emphasis on family centered care and patient education.
• Certify in ACLS and BLS.
• Provide excellent patient care to children, showing compassion and nurturing while in office.
• Function as a staff nurse in a twelve bed ICU caring for patients with various illnesses.
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