Phlebotomist vs registered nurse

Differences between phlebotomist and registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Phlebotomist example responsibilities.

• Take patient histories and vital signs; record all information on patients EHR.
• Measure vital signs including but not limit to blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, body measurements and EKG.
• Perform triage for oncology and radiology patients that require sedation.
• Verify patient information and carefully follow all safety procedures during phlebotomy work.
• Exhibit compassion by answering patient questions thoroughly and educating patients on procedures being perform.
• Assist inTrauma situations, CPR, wind care.
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Registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient care for individuals with multiple diagnoses including COPD, diabetes, stroke and cardiac issues.
• Organize and manage regular clinics involving external physicians, including ophthalmology, ENT, Med/Surg, orthopedics, and podiatry professionals.
• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Provide care for cardiac patients in arrhythmia critical care unit, providing patient education and monitoring telemetry
• Re-Cover surgical patients immediately after heart and vascular surgery until transfer out of ICU.
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