Staff Nurse-Cath Lab

Registered nurses who work in a cardiac catheterization unit should assist physicians with patient assessments. Cardiac cath lab nurses prepare patients for catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation and cardiac procedures. Preparation of patients can include taking the patient s vital signs, oxygen levels and heart rhythm before the physician examines the patient. Nurses should ensure the patient s chart and records are updated. A cardiac cath lab nurse may begin an intravenous line while preparing patients for a catheterization or cardiac procedure. Nurses help ease the patient s fear and answer questions regarding the cardiac procedure. Cath lab nurses confirm patient consent for cardiac procedures. Cath lab nurses assist physicians during catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation and other cardiac procedures. The nurse closely monitors the patient s vital signs during the procedure.. Registered nurses administer medication according to the physician s instructions before, during and after cardiac procedures. In addition to scheduled procedures in the cardiac cath lab, registered nurses must assist during emergencies and perform lifesaving procedures. Cath lab nurses monitor patients during their recovery in the cardiac cath lab, monitoring the patient s vital signs, administering medications and updating the patient s chart. During the recovery period, the cath lab nurse watches for signs of infection or side effects from the procedure. Nurses must be prepared to administer treatment if patients experience excessive bleeding, fever or other side effects from the cardiac procedure. Registered nurses provide instructions and education to patients and their families

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