Not exact matches
Administering heart resuscitation drugs to patients whose cardiac arrest is witnessed at the time
of the attack can improve survival, but needs to be done through an
IV line rather than directly into bone marrow as is more commonly done by paramedics, a new study involving UT Southwestern
Medical Center
emergency physicians and Dallas - Fort Worth Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies
emergency physicians and Dallas - Fort Worth
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies reveals.
If overnight care is necessary for intensive
medical treatments,
IV fluids, post-operative care or careful monitoring
of any health problems, patients will need to be transferred to a nearby veterinary specialty or
emergency hospital.
Dr. Goulaud, a highly skilled vet with fifteen years
of experience, will consider the consumption
of large amounts
of raisins to be a
medical emergency calling for IMMEDIATE action * the pumping
of the stomach and administering
of IV fluids.
Provide
emergency medical care as needed, including but not limited to
IV catheter placement,
emergency surgery assistance with clinic surgeons, and transfer
of animals to outside
emergency clinics, if needed
Duties include evaluating the health
of our resident dogs and cats and prescribing appropriate medication and treatment plans, approving animals for adoption, administering medications (oral, topical, SQ, IM,
IV, etc.) and vaccinations, obtaining samples and running diagnostic tests (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal floats, skin cytology, etc.) and responding to
medical emergencies.
Examples
of justifiable delays include (i) sufficiently grave
medical emergencies that render communication unfeasible; (ii) insufficient privacy; (iii) availability
of a telephone (and officers are not obligated to provide theirs for safety and privacy reasons); (
iv) dangerous circumstances that prevent immediate contact with counsel; and (v) public safety concerns.
Emergency Department RN, September 2011 — presentCullman Regional
Medical Center — Cullman, Alabama — Conducts triage on incoming patients and prioritizes treatment - Assists in implementing medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including IVs and medications - Educated patients and family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with p
Medical Center — Cullman, Alabama — Conducts triage on incoming patients and prioritizes treatment - Assists in implementing
medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including IVs and medications - Educated patients and family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with p
medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including
IVs and medications - Educated patients and family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department
of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with patients
Geriatric Nurse • Assess elderly patients to determine need for
medical services • Assist patients and families in determining goals
of care in accordance to patient care plans • Provide patients and families with initial information on diagnosis and initial care • Create and implement core nursing care plans to meet the needs
of individual geriatric patients • Observe patients to assess level
of efficacy
of implemented plan • Communicate observations to primary care physicians and case managers • Administer medication and
IVs and provide
emergency services • Provide elderly patients with counseling and encouragement
• Interview, hire and train nurses and support staff and place them according to their individual skills • Determine existing resources and attempt to allocate them effectively • Create nurses and supporting staff schedules and ensure that each staff member follows it • Look for alternative staff to replace absent staff members • Oversee staff to ensure that appropriate care is being provided to patients • Work with doctors and nurse managers to devise healthcare plans based on each individual patient's
medical history • Provide direct
medical care by administering medication and
IVs • Order tests and interpret test results to determine diseases or extent
of injury • Monitor signs
of improvement or deterioration and provide
emergency services
Graduate Practical Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Accumulate 678 clinical hours in
medical / surgical, cardio vascular, neurology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, pediatric oncology, and outpatient care at the Veteran's Administration Obtain and maintain federal clearance to work with VA staff and patients Assist more than 200 RN's, Charge RN's, CNA's, and physicians Perform intake, preoperative clearance, history and physical, EKGs, lab tests, discharge, and follow - up Assess, diagnose, and treat sprains, strains, lacerations, and other physical injuries Responsible for
IV line insertion, blood product administration, and medication Determine severity
of patient condition and promptly refer to specialists when appropriate Develop and administer disease management plan ensuring high quality, comprehensive care Provide acute episodic and chronic care to adult and pediatric populations Facilitate case management, consultation, and interdisciplinary patient care Educate patients in healthy diets, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall positive lifestyles Maintain working knowledge
of current
medical technology, procedures, and standards
of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure,
emergency care situations Perform administrative functions including phones, data entry, and other tasks as needed Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner
Licensed Practical Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and
medical team support across multiple
medical specialties Experienced in orthopedics, rehabilitation, transitional care, cardiology, med surgical, oncology, pediatrics, urology, pulmonary, geriatrics, and neurology Perform preoperative clearance, history and physical, EKGs, lab tests, discharge, and follow - up Assess, diagnose, and treat sprains, strains, lacerations, and other physical injuries Responsible for
IV line insertion, blood product administration, medication, feeding tubes, and PICC line draws Determine severity
of patient condition and promptly refer to specialists when appropriate Develop and administer disease management plan ensuring high quality, comprehensive care Provide acute episodic and chronic care to adult and geriatric populations with complex
medical conditions Facilitate case management, consultation, and interdisciplinary patient care Educate patients in healthy diets, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall positive lifestyles Maintain working knowledge
of current
medical technology, procedures, and standards
of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure,
emergency care situations Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner
Registered Nurse / Instructor — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and
medical team support across multiple
medical specialties Skilled in surgical, cardiac, pulmonary,
medical, radiology, pediatrics, and
emergency room medicine Maintain working knowledge
of current
medical technology, procedures, and standards
of care Create workflows assigning tasks and responsibilities to the nursing team Responsible for scheduling, hiring, payroll, and evaluation
of nursing team and support staff Trained in chemical paralytic agents, surgical airways, pericardiocentesis, chest needle compression, and intraosseous access Perform advanced cardiac life support procedures, vasculature access device insertion, and 12 lead EKG's Responsible for intubation, ventilator management,
IV and oral medication administration, and monitor line insertion Transport critically ill or injured patients to healthcare facilities and respond to in house codes Maintain professional and courteous communications with patients and family Educate patients and family members in healthy lifestyles and disease management Train nursing students in accepted practices and standards
of care Utilize high fidelity mannequins in a variety
of situations to develop student critical thinking skills Lead traditional classroom education and scenario debriefs ensuring student comprehension Design and implement engaging curriculum to reach a variety
of skill sets and learning styles Offer guidance and support to junior nurses, lab technicians, and
medical technologists Oversee confidential patient information, customer service, phones, and other administrative functions as needed Demonstrate ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure situations Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity