A nurse is a professional who is trained and authorized to provide medical care to patients in health institutions, nursing homes, etc.. He will use his clinical knowledge to assess the needs of patients, respect the care diagnosis given by the specialist doctor, plan and implement appropriate interventions, etc.. The general medical assistant also informs patients and their families about health conditions and disease prevention, offers emotional support and promotes a healthy lifestyle.

This profession requires a huge amount of knowledge, dedication and compassion. A nurse must know a wide range of subjects, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, critical thinking, communication skills and more. He/She must be able to think quickly and make the best decisions for patients. The general practitioner must also have a deep understanding of the human body and be able to recognize the signs of illness or injury so that they can provide the appropriate care.

It plays an important role in the health system, because they are often the first point of contact for people who arrive at a medical institution. As such, he is responsible for assessing the patient's condition and providing initial care before referring them to other specialists. The general medical assistant must also be able to communicate effectively with doctors and medical staff to achieve the best possible outcome for patients.

Public health and the good functioning of the medical system largely depends on the work of the general medical assistant. In the post below we will provide a deeper look at his roles and responsibilities as well as what such a specialist has to do in a day

NURSE POSITION SHEET

• He/She will observe the patient's condition and his symptoms upon admission
• Giving first aid
• Measurement of the patient's vital functions
• Receiving the hospitalized patient, assigning him to the room and instructing him on the internal order regulation
• Supporting and helping the patient during medical examinations and other procedures
• Collecting blood samples, tissues or other biological fluids for the necessary analyses, performing infusions, gastric probes, etc.
• Administration of medicines and other therapeutic substances prescribed by the doctor
• Preparation of equipment and utensils for various interventions
• Preparing the patient for the operation, as well as assisting him before, during and after the operation
• Patient guidance regarding post-operative or post-treatment personal care, but also regarding the administration of prescribed medications
• Informing the doctor in case of need
• Observing the patient's appetite and checking meals
• Periodic notification of the patient about progress or regression
• Cardio-respiratory resuscitation
• Keeping all documents safe
• Participation together with the doctor in visits to the patient's salon
• Preparing the patient for discharge
• Taking medicines and redistributing them
• Compliance with hygiene rules
• Respect for professional secrecy and the code of ethics
• Compliance with the work schedule and the internal order regulation

To be able to fulfill all these responsibilities, a nurse must be a calm person, attentive to details and able to work in a team. He must have solid knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and be up to date with all medical procedures.