Registered Nurse

A registered nurse is a health care professional who assists doctors and other medical professionals with their patient care duties. They also manage and maintain medical records. Other tasks a registered nurse may perform include:

• Conducting physical examinations to evaluate patient health issues

• Directly administering care to injured, sick, disabled or recovering patients

• Creating and enforcing nursing care plans

• Educating patients regarding their medical conditions and the treatment plan they need to follow

• Supervising other medical professionals, such as other licensed nurses, nursing aides and assistants

• Ensuring a hygienic and hazard-free working environment

• Providing patients and their families with emotional support

• Running and analyzing certain medical tests

• Helping doctors during medical procedures

• Promoting healthy habits for patients and their families