Trauma nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between trauma nurse and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Trauma nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• PAL's instructor, TNCC, ENPC and ACLS obtain.
• Provide both BLS and ACLS emergency care to sick and injure
• Respond to various traumas and emergency situations and triage numerous phone calls.
• Document clinical findings in medical records and perform triage survey on new patients.
• Provide continuity of care for all trauma patients from resuscitation through outpatient follow up.
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Registered nurse charge nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage intravenous therapy via peripheral and central catheters; antibiotic, TPN/lipid, constant cardiac medication infusion and fluid administration.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Assess and carefully monitor medically diverse patients who require telemetry and safely administer medications.
• Collaborate with ICU team to provide excellent patient care utilizing critical thinking skills and evidence-base practice.
• Document patient medical history and symptoms, administer treatment and medications, and follow-up with patients during rehabilitation.
• Respond to codes, administering CPR and oxygen, monitoring vitals and preparing medications in anticipation of physician orders.
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