‧Experience in the emergency department (Medical and Observation)‧Team leader in ED medical department; advises and help train new nurses‧Alternate three shift rotations; cares for up to 15 patients during peak times‧Monitor vital signs and report trends/abnormalities to fellow health care team members‧Insertion of peripheral intravenous catheter and maintenance of fluids‧Assist attendings/residents with sterile technique during procedures such as paracentesis,abscess/cyst incision and drainage, CVC placement, endotracheal intubation procedures, pigtail catheter insertion, chest tube insertions/removal, lumbar puncture‧Medication administration (PO, IV, injections, blood transfusions, TPN)‧Skilled in: chest tube care, NG/Trachea care, ICP, Foley, enema, wound care, pressure ulcer care, multiple types of dressing changes‧Proficient in patient admission, transfers, discharges, pre-op and post-op check lists‧Familiar with obtaining patient medical history; documentation via paper and electronic charting‧CPR skills: use of defibrillator, thumper, oxygen administration via devices