Intensive care unit nurse vs oncology registered nurse

Differences between intensive care unit nurse and oncology registered 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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Oncology registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Develop and manage outpatient chemotherapy infusion area in a private Gyn and Gyn-Onc practice.
• Display expert clinical skills in managing the progressive care of all categories of patients including bedside surgical procedures and chemotherapy administration.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Administer medications and treatment for patients monitor by telemetry.
• Monitor stable and chronically ill patients using telemetry and mechanical ventilation methods.
• Maintain an environment of compassion by providing psychological and emotional support to patients and families.
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