Gifted Healthcare
Antioch, CA, USA
MedSurg Registered Nurses provide care for patients before and after surgical procedures, in addition to caring for patients being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness. It is imperative that MedSurg RNs be proficient in caring for a variety of health conditions. *Medical Surgical/MedSurg RN Responsibilities:* * The MedSurg RN provides bedside care for a variety of patients * He or she develops individualized patient assessments and an individualized plan of care accordingly * Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications * Records patient’s medical information and vital signs * Monitors, interprets, and records electronic displays * Initiates alternative action when adverse symptomology is displayed * Medical Surgical nurses often change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs * Prepares equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient * Exhibits understanding and utilization of universal precautions, asepsis and infection control...