Veterinary nurse vs triage nurse

Differences between veterinary nurse and triage 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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Triage nurse example responsibilities.

• Recognize and manage maternal complications: hemorrhage, preeclampsia, endometritis.
• Provide outpatient chemotherapy administration, patient education and telephone triage of patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Follow up on denials and appeals.
• Experience in initiating prior authorizations, denials, and appeals.
• Perform EKG's, labs, vision screening, hearing tests, pulmonary function tests.
• Handle all heavy phone scheduling which include visits, blood work, diagnostic testing and cardiac rehabilitation.
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