Celeste S.

* Assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients * Provides Nursing Care to all patients * Identifies self as nurse responsible patient care to patients, family and physicians * Provides nursing care for all patients within scope of LVN practice * Gathers data relevant to the patient's individual needs and age group * Elicits important information concerning the patient's progress * Gathers data regarding patient needs while providing direct patient care * Documents nursing observations according to hospital charting standards * For the benefit of the patient, the nurse and the physician to visit the patient together * Administers medications and treatments per facility policy * Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse and appropriate action has been taken * Pursues proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution * Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate * Provides IV Therapy according to nursing policy and procedure that is within LVN scope of practice * Assists the RN in patient and family education * Utilizes educational opportunities within the facility to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development * Responsible for knowledge of legal aspects of nursing * Attends fire and safety classes annually and maintains a current CPR (BLS) card