Scottsdale, Arizona10 days ago
All RN staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients must have knowledge of: • Stroke symptoms and warning signs • Protocols and pathways used to identify, evaluate and management of stroke patients • NIHSS • Stroke Alert activation and protocol • Stroke quality indicators • Available stroke patient education materials and community resources • Educational requirements • Stroke Center website resources. Establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan, including administering medication, checking of dosages, and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians.