Entry-Level Nursing:
1. Clinical Skills
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Proficient in measuring and interpreting blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
• Patient Assessment: Ability to conduct thorough physical and mental health assessments.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Certified in CPR and emergency procedures.
• Medication Administration: Experience with administering oral, IV, and IM medications.
• Wound Care: Skilled in dressing changes and wound management.
2. Patient Care
• Patient Education: Capable of educating patients and families on care plans, medications, and lifestyle adjustments.
• Compassionate Care: Strong ability to provide empathetic and patient-centered care.
• Mobility Assistance: Experience in helping patients with mobility, including the use of assistive devices.
3. Technical Skills
• Medical Equipment Operation: Familiarity with operating basic medical equipment (e.g., ECG machines, infusion pumps).
• Phlebotomy and IV Insertion: Competent in drawing blood and inserting IVs.
4. Communication
•Teamwork and Collaboration
•Effective in collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Patient Communication: Clear and compassionate communication with patients and their families.
• Documentation: Accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and procedures.
• Prioritization: Skilled in prioritizing tasks in high-pressure situations.
5. Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Adaptability: Quick to adapt to changing patient needs and healthcare protocols.
6. Ethical and Professional Conduct
• Patient Confidentiality: Strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality.
• Professionalism: Consistently demonstrates professional behavior in all interactions.