Warm up
Every room should have these 2 items ready to go
What is suction set-up and a ambu-bag
What is new patient arrival?
Wardrobe of choice
What is a gown?
I am in every room and if updated I am very knowledgeable
What is a whiteboard?
I should be completed before I go upstairs to help my new nurse know about my care.
What is an Ipass?
3/4 full and Im ready to be pulled
Four members of the team that should be present
Who are the primary nurse, team leader, provider and/or tech/medic?
All hooked up and wired for sound
What is place patient on the monitor?
Tell me how this works
What is let the patient know what to expect?
Whether I'm going home or upstairs, these must be obtained within 30 minutes of me going anywhere
What are vital signs?
These are locked down tighter than Fort Knox
What are monitor cables and/or pulse ox cord?
Hello my name is...
What is an introduction?
This makes the dreamwork
What is teamwork?
Provide with a blanket, help me get comfy, offer the restroom, call bell aka remote within reach
What are comfort measures?
What is patient registration?
Urine cups, BP cuffs, Chux pads, Electrodes, Urinals, Linens
What are stocked supplies?
Brag a little or a lot
What is managing up your team?
You got my heartbeat running away, which you will see when get the...
What is an EKG?
Nurses are odd
Techs are even
What are hourly rounds?
A gentle reminder I sometimes need, to bring the patient up to speed.
What is a provider?
Take me out to the soiled utility room between every patient
What is trash?
Hello Mr. Smith, Welcome to CFV
What is acknowledge and welcome the patient?
Start IV, Draw Labs, Place on monitor, Obtain EKG, Place on O2 if needed
What is initiation of patient care?
What is updating the patient?
I'm only 2 words but I can win the game
What is saying "Thank You"?