Intensive care unit nurse vs nurse

Differences between intensive care unit nurse and nurse duties and responsibilities

Intensive care unit nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage pre- and post-surgical care, specifically for GI disorders.
• Manage patients who suffer respiratory/cardiac arrest per ACLS protocol.
• Manage patients requiring blood transfusions, iv antibiotic therapy, complications from chemotherapy and radiation.
• Care for cardiac patients in CCU.
• Incorporate ACLS and BLS algorithms on a frequent basis.
• Provide care to ventilator dependent patients, tracheal care, and ICP monitoring.
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Nurse example responsibilities.

• Monitor patients' status during surgery (circulate in operating room) and manage patients in PACU.
• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients
• Monitor patients for cardiac rhythm changes and implement medication according to ACLS guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on diseases processes, medications, wind care, and iv infusion.
• Provide care for patients on medical/surgical, transplant, cardiac, orthopedic, postpartum, neonatal ICU, and psychiatric units
• Demonstrate competence in CPR and other medical emergency situations.
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