Nurse Observation

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While Working alongside the nurse, one of my many roles was to do regular observations such as; taking blood pressure, checking temperature, weighing patients and checking their blood sugar. Once I completed this I kept a record of every patient and will later disclose it with the nurse in charge or the doctor who will follow it up. I made sure every document was kept confidential and store in the save file. I also was responsible to give medication to patients and provided guidance and support to the family who had just lost a loved one. Apart from working in a hospital I also observed a nurse in general practitioner (GP) setting where I will give advice - patients on contraception and health living. I was also allocated a placement in a