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.
Observation Duties. It is the responsibility of the clinical nurse to observe and monitor each patient under her care. This involves timely visits to each patient and the recording those observations. The clinical nurse is the person seen most by the patient and has direct contact with the patient several times a day.