Licensed practical nurse staff nurse vs surgical nurse

Differences between licensed practical nurse staff nurse and surgical nurse duties and responsibilities

Licensed practical nurse staff nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Perform a number of medical procedures, including temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings, TB testing and EKG's.
• Time management, and compassion for patients and their families
• Assist with treatment of emergency and priority patients, including the use of CPR, if necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team player and provide excellent care and compassion to residents.
• Assist patients with ADL's as needed, teach patients how to control their pain with and without medication.
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Surgical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage GI bleeds, asthmatics, bowel resections, fractures, patients with chest and feeding tubes.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Maintain BLS, NRP, ACLS
• Prepare patients for procedures, initiate and maintain intravenous therapy, and obtain 12-lead EKG.
• Establish care plans and perform care for ICU, CCU, cardiac, and neurological patients.
• Serve as a BLS/ ACLS instructor.
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