SKILLED NURSING
- Specialized Care: Skilled nursing involves providing specialized healthcare services that require the expertise of a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
- Medical Assessments: Skilled nurses assess and monitor patients' medical conditions, vital signs, and overall health to develop personalized care plans.
- Medication Management: They administer medications, injections, and intravenous therapies, ensuring proper dosages and timing to promote healing and manage chronic conditions.
- Wound Care: Skilled nurses are trained in wound care, including dressing changes, wound assessments, and infection control to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Patient Education: They educate patients and their families on managing health conditions, following treatment plans, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to achieve the best possible health outcomes.