Taneisha N.

Assess & monitor patients' condition & notify physician/health care professional for disposition. * Prepare & administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols. * Maintain equipment & supplies. * Identify & arrange for equipment needing repair. * Apply principles of aseptic technique & infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual. * Monitor patient flow & assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed. * Provide medical information & education to patients, following established protocols & guidelines. * Document pertinent patient information, assessment & nursing procedures following established protocols. * Maintain patient confidentiality. * Perform other duties as directed. * Patient/Care Procedures: Explain purpose & process of examinations, tests & medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines. * Instruct patients on general health & basic self care procedures. * Review, explain & clarify physician orders with patient. * Instruct patient in use of home equipment. * Administer patient first aid. * Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician. * Apply & remove dressings. * Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures & throat irrigations. * Follow standard infection control procedures. * Administer enemas. * Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) & provide emergency patient treatments. * Lift patients.