As a staff nurse
• Observing and recording patients’ behaviour.
• Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans.
• In order to provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, RNs create harmonious environment.
• Diagnosing the disease by analyzing patient’s symptoms and taking required actions for his/her recovery.
• Maintaining reports of patients’ medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition.
• Carrying out the requisite treatments and medications.
• Checking the stock on a regular basis for maintaining the inventory level, and placing orders if required.
• Changing patient’s medication as indicated by their conditions and responses.
• Adhering with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations in order to maintain complete medical records.
• Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
• Keeping an eye on each and every aspect of patient care that includes physical activity plus proper diet.
• Preparing rooms, and decontaminating equipments and instruments.
• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Educating patients’ families about the disease and its treatment.
• Assisting doctors during surgery.
• Interacting with the healthcare teams for maintaining harmonious relationships.
• Attending educational workshops for enhancing professional and technical knowledge.
As a Hemodialysis nurse
Primed dialyzer and bloodlines
Recorded patients’ medical information and vital signs
Readies dialysis equipment
Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
Cannulated accesses
Administered medications, including thrombolytic
Cleaned and dresses permanent and temporary catheters
Monitored patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information
Identified irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
Secured blood works and referred to Attending Nephrologists for HD parameter adjustment.
Teached patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed
Maintained medical inventory
Provided pre- and post procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
Performed other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.