Nurses are essential healthcare professionals who provide a wide range of services aimed at promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for patients with acute or chronic health conditions.
Responsibilities and Duties
Patient Care:
- Assessing and monitoring patient health conditions.
- Administering medications and treatments.
- Providing wound care and other nursing procedures.
- Supporting patients with ADLs.
Education and Advocacy:
- Educating patients and their families about health management and disease prevention.
- Advocating for patients’ needs and rights within the healthcare system.
Coordination of Care:
- Collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Coordinating with other healthcare professionals for diagnostic tests, treatments, and follow-up care.
Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records.
- Documenting patient care and treatment plans.
Required Skills and Qualities
- Clinical Skills: Proficiency in medical procedures and patient care techniques.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to assess patient conditions and make informed decisions.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Compassion and Empathy: Providing emotional support and understanding to patients and their families.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in various healthcare settings and handle different patient needs.