Registered nurse in the icu vs oncology registered nurse

Differences between registered nurse in the icu and oncology registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Registered nurse in the icu example responsibilities.

• Manage care of patients with HTN, DM, COPD, asthma, stroke, renal failure.
• Achieve initial CCRN this employment environment.
• Manage care for patients with multiple chronic/acute conditions including renal, cardiac, respiratory, GI and diabetic.
• Manage care of patients who require cardiac monitoring, including dialysis, COPD, CHF and pre/post surgical patients
• Manage central venous catheters, including PICC lines, arterial lines as required for administration of medication and nutrition support.
• Monitor and manage chest tubes and various drainage devices along with pacer wires, epidural lines, and PCA pumps.
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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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