Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patients' physical and emotional status. Administer medications, treatments, and procedures prescribed by physicians. Clinical Procedures: Perform various clinical procedures such as wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, catheterization, and injections following established protocols and standards of practice. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques. Provide information on preventive healthcare measures and lifestyle modifications to promote wellness. Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans. Communicate effectively to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients. Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in medical records. Adhere to legal and ethical standards of documentation and confidentiality. Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Apply critical thinking skills to assess patient needs, analyze data, and make informed clinical judgments. Prioritize care based on the acuity of patients' conditions and available resources. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to medical emergencies, assess patients' conditions, and initiate appropriate interventions to stabilize patients. Follow emergency protocols and collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure timely and effective care. Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and needs within the healthcare system. Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers to address concerns, facilitate communication, and promote patient-centered care. Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity when interacting with patients and their families. Provide emotional support and comfort to patients during times of illness, pain, or distress. Medication Management: Administer medications safely and accurately, adhering to medication administration policies, dosage calculations, and medication reconciliation procedures. Monitor patients for adverse reactions and side effects. Infection Control: Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within healthcare settings. Adhere to standard precautions, hand hygiene practices, and isolation protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. Continuing Education: Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay updated on advances in nursing practice, evidence-based guidelines, and healthcare technologies. Maintain licensure and certification requirements. Teamwork and Communication: Collaborate effectively with colleagues and communicate pertinent information to ensure continuity of care. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient handoffs, and care conferences to exchange information and coordinate care plans.