Nurse Anesthetists SkillsPACK | Alabama Talent Triad

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Health Science

Nurse Anesthetists

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Respects the dignity and privacy of patients while maintaining confidentiality in the delivery of interprofessional care
Reviews the assigned DRG for accuracy
Collaborates with physician regarding treatment plans and anesthesia efficacy
Follows procedures to draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods
Maintains current certification in ACLS and PAL
Monitors recovering patients from anesthesia
Assumes responsibility and accountability for diagnosis
Performs a preanesthetic assessment before providing anesthesia service
Administers IV medications (piggyback push)
Administers medications by alternative routes
Administers oral medications
Formulates an anesthesia plan of care before providing anesthesia services
Analyzes and uses strategies to improve patient outcomes and quality of care
Educates patient and family on the anesthetics used – the desired effects, common side effects and potential adverse reactions
Recognizes, evaluates, and manages the physiological responses coincident to the provision of anesthesia services
Reports exceptional incidents (QNS, hemolysis, contamination, mislabels, defective equipment, etc.)
Identifies appropriate venipuncture site (shunt, mastectomy, and IV considerations) to ensure a quality blood sample and safety for the patient
Follows strict infection policies and control procedures
Interprets and utilizes data obtained from noninvasive and invasive monitoring modalities
Performs a comprehensive history and physical assessment of the patient
Implements and evaluates response to chronic/acute pain management techniques
Develops, implements, and evaluates an anesthetic plan of care
Signs for narcotic medications following facility procedures
Adheres to schedule in giving medications
Calculates proper drug dosage for each client
Follows protocol to administer anesthetic – local, intravenous, spinal or sedation
Conducts a comprehensive equipment check
Protects patients from iatrogenic complications
Delivers culturally competent perianesthesia care
Follows procedures to draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
Inserts epidurals for obstetric patients
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers in a manner that assures continuity of care and patient safety
Obtains informed consent before procedures
Reads patient chart thoroughly to gain understanding of diagnoses and procedures
Calculates, initiates, and manages fluid and blood component therapy
Evaluates the effectiveness of administered medication
Gives injections
Obtains certification National Certification Examination (NCE) administered by the NBCRNA
Uses information systems/technology to support and improve patient care
Applies the rights of medication administration
Provides anesthesia services to all patients across the lifespan
Maintains/manages patients' airways using intubation, mechanical ventilation, and pharmacological support
Provides individualized care throughout the perianesthesia continuum
Maintains comprehensive, timely, accurate, and legible healthcare records
Recognizes and appropriately manages complications that occur during the provision of anesthesia services
Discharges patient and provides information/education for follow up anesthetic care
Recognizes emergent situations and responds rapidly and appropriately
Maintains patient safety during treatments
Identifies and takes appropriate action when confronted with anesthetic equipment-related malfunctions
Assigns codes to designated procedure or diagnosis as appropriate to specific facility based on coding guidelines (such as psychiatry, radiology, emergency room, skilled nursing facility, etc.)
Follows facility and program policy
References and follows physician's order
Functions within legal and regulatory requirements
Inserts peripheral or central lines
Updates coding to reflect changes made in charts, as new information becomes available
Follows procedures to collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels
Draws blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques
Utilizes adjunctive medications, fluids, and other treatments to maintain cardiorespiratory status and fluid balance if needed
Uses knowledge of wellness and substance use disorder in the anesthesia profession through completion of content in wellness and substance use disorder
Collects fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedure
Monitors patient's oxygenation, ventilation, cardiovascular status (including fluid balances), temperature, neuromuscular status, and positioning during procedure