When
monitoring patients with drains the technician should be evaluating the
volume and character or the fluid being produced (ie, serous, serosanguinous, purulent) and paying close attention to abrupt changes, such as significant increase in fluid
volume or difference in fluid type (ie, serous to hemorrhagic).
The veterinarian will probably recommend regular
monitoring of the
patient's heart rate, blood pressure, pulse quality, respiratory rate, capillary refill time, pulse quality, packed cell
volume (PCV), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels.
Center for Asthma and Allergy, Highland Park • NJ 2010 — 2010 Licensed Practical Nurse Provided full LPN assistance in high
volume medical clinic, and provided full assessment of
patients,
monitored vital signs and administered immunotherapy.
Charge Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional
patient care and medical team support across a variety of medical disciplines Responsible for 30 residents with broad medical needs and diseases including dementia, Parkinson's, congestive heart failure, COPD, acute renal failure, MRSA, and stroke Implement physician directed treatment plans alerting medical team of
patient status changes as appropriate Maintain
patient charts and confidential information in a secure and organized manner Supervise and educate CNA on infection control and
patient care best practices Advocate for
patient rights striving to understand
patient needs and concerns Administer medications via peripheral line assessing IV site and flow rate
Monitor urinary elimination including consistency, odor,
volume, and color indwelling catheter
patients Inspect wounds for type, drainage, odor, presence of undermining and / or tunneling, and pain Collect specimens from
patients for a variety of laboratory tests Assess
patients receiving oxygenation therapy for symptoms of impaired gas exchange Maintain alignment of the affected joints post total hip / knee replacement Encourages deep breathing and coughing exercises Assesses pain control and evaluates response to pain management Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity