Julie Davidson, RN, is a Operating Room Nurse who is currently assigned to the Dermatology Clinic. This proficiency report demonstrates examples of how Ms. Davidson uses her nursing knowledge and skill to provide nursing care meeting and/or exceeding the Qualification Standards in the four areas for a Nurse I and II. Ms. Davidson provided input to this proficiency. PRACTICE/ETHICS/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: • Demonstrates leadership to ensure scheduled cases have the available resources, maximizing
In the nursing profession there is constantly changes in how we practice, whether it be evidence based practice or innovating the latest technology into our nursing world. I have been with UPMC for eight years now and have seen many changes occur. Some of the changes within the organization have made an impact on my nursing practice and others not so much. Anytime we are involved with a project “going live” there is a lot of planning that goes into the project and so many people are involved in
Delegation and Supervision. The secret to effective delegation is both as simple and as complex as the words the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) uses to define delegation: "Delegation is transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform selected tasks in a selected situation. The nurse retains the accountability for delegation." (Case, 2010). Reviewing the literature, I found several resources to help the register nurse (RN) to delegate with confidence (Yoder-Wise
team stood behind the x-ray shield, and the rest of the team, wore lead apron, to protect them from radiation during x-ray. Documents are vital medico legal necessities for nursing practice, that provides verification of care which the patient received (Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (RCH) 2014). It contains all nursing care received including assessment, planning ,implementation and evaluation. Documents must also include data about the surgical count and surgical safety checklist, as proof
Urine which is formed in the kidneys is one of the major avenues of fluid loss, so an inadequate urine output or excessive loss is potentially critical and requires attention from the nursing team as this could affect a patient’s other vital signs like temperature, pulse, blood pressure. Urine test has for many centuries, been used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Many centuries ago, the colour, odour, taste and other attributes of urine were used to diagnose an illness McBride. L. J (1998)
Transition and Professional Nursing XXXX XXX University NUR/300 MSN RN February 09, 2010 Role Transition and Professional Nursing As the student nurse transitions from the role of a nursing student to the professional level of nursing, the licensed registered nurse shall perform only those nursing activities for which the RN has been prepared through basic education and those additional skills, which are obtained through subsequent nursing education and within
have progressed throughout the 12-month accelerated nursing baccalaureate program. Areas of focus based upon my own strengths and weaknesses include: clinical skills, leadership and management skills, professional conduct and behavior, and professional communications. Overall, I believe that I have grown an immense amount as a person, while my nursing skills and knowledge have developed significantly since my first day in the accelerated nursing program through my last day of practicum. I feel that
Prevention and Control Performance Improvement Right and Responsibilities of the Individuals Transplant Safety Waived Testing Non- Compliant Environment of Care Leadership Life Safety Medication Management Medical Staff National Patient Safety Goals Nursing Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services Record of Care, Treatment, and Services The hospital has been found to have increase clutter in the hallways, which is a fire hazard and is a safety issue. Nurses were found
responsibilities of personnel in relation to infection prevention and control in a health or social care setting In every Health and social care setting, each person has a certain responsibility. Each care worker should be responsible for their own actions with regard to protecting themselves and others from infection. Throughout this essay I will be discussing the roles and responsibilities of care and non-care workers, managers and specialist personnel. In every work place there should be policies set
off the unit for testing and allow for timely documentation of services provided. The ease of documentation should streamline care. The RFID patient bracelets will also enable the tracking of the patient 's location; this feature will improve the time efficiency of all health providers that make direct contact with patients (Revere, Black, & Zalila, 2010). Off unit health care providers will be able to maximize their time because they will no longer be wasting time trying to locate patients (Revere