Registered Nurse
General Medical/Surgical
Focusing mainly on Urology, Colo/Rectal, and DermatologyPerform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for adult patients.Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical charts.Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections… Show more Focusing mainly on Urology, Colo/Rectal, and DermatologyPerform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for adult patients.Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical charts.Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels. Perform venipuncture, and provide wound care.Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process and self-management.Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery goals.Precept student nurses and new hires on unit and hospital policies, clinical skills, and direct patient care. Show less