Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Medical-surgical nurses are registered nurses who provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures. They coordinate healthcare plans with medical professionals, administer medications, and educate patients on surgical procedures. They may be employed at hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, or care facilities.

*Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
* Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
* Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
* Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
* Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
* Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications promptly.
* Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
* Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
* Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
* Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.