Care Partner
Current• Provide direct, age specific care to patient or group of patients listed on medical orders• Function under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, and/or registered nurse in providing patient care• Assist with daily living activities; take and record vitals, measure and record height and weight• Perform phlebotomy to obtain labs, specimen and cultures ordered by physicians• Use safety devices and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection and disease• Assist with admitting, transporting, transferring, and discharging patientsVCU Health System Care Partner position has helped to further my growth as a student nurse. I have grown in my passion and love of serving others while serving patients in assisting them with activities of daily living.