Patient Care: Providing direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, dressing wounds, and assisting with activities of daily living. Patient Assessment: Conducting initial patient assessments, including physical exams, medical history review, and gathering information on current symptoms. Treatment Planning and Implementation: Collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans. This includes following medical orders, carrying out treatments, and documenting patient progress. Patient Education: Educating patients and their families about health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and self-care practices. This helps ensure patients understand their health needs and can participate in their care effectively. Health Monitoring: Monitoring patients' conditions closely and recognizing any changes or complications. Nurses often play a critical role in early detection of problems and alerting the healthcare team. Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records, including patient histories, nursing assessments, care plans, and progress notes. This documentation is essential for continuity of care and legal purposes. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, specialists, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate patient care effectively. Communication skills are crucial for sharing information and ensuring seamless transitions of care. Patient Advocacy: Acting as an advocate for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system. Nurses ensure patients receive appropriate care, respect, and support throughout their healthcare journey. Emergency Response: Nurses are trained to respond to medical emergencies, administering CPR, managing cardiac arrest situations, and stabilizing patients in critical conditions until further medical assistance arrives. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing education and training to stay current with advances in nursing practice, technologies, and healthcare policies. This helps nurses provide high-quality care and adapt to changes in healthcare delivery.