Telemetry registered nurse vs agency registered nurse

Differences between telemetry registered nurse and agency registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Telemetry registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Care for patients suffering from CHF, post-MI, unstable angina, and various other cardiac disorders.
• Discharge planning and teaching for post myocardial infarction and angina patients.
• Work with certify ACLS team members to resuscitate patients in cardiac arrest.
• Receive patients from PACU, doctors' offices and ER to the floor for admission.
• Provide services including but not limit to; triage of patients, daily care of wounds and diabetic needs.
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Agency registered 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 triage nursing role by assessing patients to identify risk factors and reduce incident.
• Work closely with attending and resident physicians to provide appropriate pain management, wind management and safety precautions for post-acute patients.
• Include as well is working in the PACU.
• Start iv's and admin iv meds.
• Maintain nursing licensure, BLS and ACLS certification.
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