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Form of work
SalaryAssessment and Monitoring: Regularly assessing patients' respiratory health, monitoring ventilator settings, and observing for any signs of distress or changes in the patient's condition.
Ventilator Management: Adjusting ventilator settings as ordered by a physician and ensuring the machine is functioning correctly. This includes understanding different modes of ventilation and being able to troubleshoot common problems.
Patient Care: Providing comprehensive nursing care, such as suctioning, administering medications, managing secretions, and assisting with daily living activities as needed.
Education and Support: Educating patients and care staff on the ventilator, what to expect, and how to care for someone on a ventilator.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborating with respiratory therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate patient records, documenting all care provided, changes in patient status.
