Nurse

A diploma nurse`s responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks related to patient care and well-being, including assessing patients, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and their families about health conditions and treatments. They also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.

Here`s a more detailed breakdown:

Direct Patient Care:

• Patient Assessment:

• Nurses assess patients` physical and mental health, gathering information about their medical history, symptoms, and current condition. This includes taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate) and observing their overall condition.

• Medication Administration:

• Diploma nurses administer prescribed medications, both oral and injectable, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects.

• Wound Care:

• They provide wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring the healing process.

• Monitoring and Reporting:

• Nurses continuously monitor patients` conditions, recording vital signs, symptoms, and any changes in their health status. They report any significant changes or concerns to the supervising physician or other healthcare professionals.

• Assisting with Procedures:

• They assist doctors and other healthcare professionals with various medical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

• Patient Hygiene and Comfort:

• Diploma nurses assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and other activities of daily living, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

• Emotional Support:

• They provide emotional support to patients and their families, offering comfort, reassurance, and a listening ear.

• Other Responsibilities:

• Developing and Implementing Care Plans:

• Nurses collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans for each patient.

• Patient and Family Education:

• They educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and preventative care.

• Maintaining Patient Records:

• Nurses accurately document all patient care activities, including assessments, treatments, medications, and any changes in condition, ensuring proper record-keeping.

• Supervising Junior Staff:

• Diploma nurses may supervise and mentor less experienced nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare personnel.

• Collaboration and Communication:

• They work closely with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure a smooth workflow.

• Maintaining a Safe Environment:

• Nurses ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, adhering to infection control protocols and promoting a healthy atmosphere.