Ward nurse vs telemetry registered nurse

Differences between ward nurse and telemetry registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Ward nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Provide comprehensive care for acutely ill and immediate post-operative patients.
• Lead code blue team throughout the hospital within the scope of ACLS certification.
• Assess and evaluate nursing and medical needs of institutionalize patients.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Initiate and maintain oxygen therapy to include tracheostomy care and inhalation therapy.

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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