The name Laura is of Latin origin, and it means Laurel .
Duties and Responsibilities of an RN. Here is the list of the duties and responsibilities of a registered nurse. 1  Observing and recording patientsâ behaviour. 2  Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans.
The nurse collects information from verbal interactions with the patient, the patient's family, and significant others; examines standard data sources for information; systematically checks for symptoms and signs; determines the patient's ability to perform self-care activities; assesses the patient's environment; and identifies reactions of the staff (including the nurse who is performing the assessment) to the patient and to the patient's family and significant others.