Veterinary nurse vs head nurse

Differences between veterinary nurse and head nurse duties and responsibilities

Veterinary nurse example responsibilities.

• Place intravenous catheters manage iv lines and medication administration.
• Monitor anesthesia and first-assist in surgical procedures -assist doctors in filling prescriptions, communicating with pet owners, and monitoring patients.
• Prepare oxygen, fluid and catheter equipment for routine use and emergency situations.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, catheter placement, surgery assisting and monitoring.
• Collect laboratory speciments and run routine tests.place IV catheters and monitor fluids.
• Prepare surgical suites, monitor anesthesia, maintain and sterilize equipment, recording patient history, prescription and laboratory information.
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Head nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Receive intensive training for critical care skill development upon transferring to the medical ICU.
• Perform advanced nursing care to acute/chronic medical/surgical, cardiac, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and oncology/ hematology patients.
• Certify staff in CPR and blood glucose monitoring.
• Develop and implement an intensive care class for the staff; implement ACLS class for all staff.
• Develop process improvement plan with bundles for sedation and ventilation.
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