Registered nurse in the icu vs registered nurse in pacu

Differences between registered nurse in the icu and registered nurse in pacu 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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Registered nurse in pacu example responsibilities.

• Achieve departmental goals and objectives by instituting SGNA standards and processes for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Stay current on ACLS, BLS and CPR while working in the critical care areas of the hospital.
• general surgery, ent, orthopedics, endoscopy, cataract, gynocological, podiatry, or plastic surgeries.
• Re-Cover patients according to policy in PACU.
• Provide BLS and ACLS classes monthly and as needed.
• Monitor patients post anesthesia including EKG monitoring, magnesium drips, watching VSS and closely monitor acute situations and conditions.
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