How do you approach the documentation of patient records? Do you have specific strategies that you use?

"I approach patient documentation in the EHR very seriously. As an RN, my work needs to be documented so my colleagues remain updated at shift time and providers are updated on the care provided for patients. Even on the busiest of days in my current unit, I make the time to finish charting right away in the patient's room. I fully realize that there are extra precautions that need to take place in the PICU regarding patient documentation and that the misidentification of patients is a very real risk. I want you to know that if I were fortunate enough to be offered this role, I would prioritize mastering your EHR in my initial days on the job."

To effectively answer this question, be prepared to talk about how you approach documentation from beginning to end in your current role and give examples of any strategies that you use to improve efficiency. If possible prior to your interview, do some research on common errors that occur in PICU patient documentation so you can assure your interviewer that you are aware of the importance of accurate documentation and assure them that you will take the necessary time, every time, to document patient notes.