Collects health status information (pre-visit planning, vital signs, pain level, med reconciliation etc.) from multiple sources such as patients, caregivers, members of the health care team, documented records and other relevant sources Documents and reports the information and data collected in a retrievable understandable and readable format Provides age appropriate, population specific care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethically sensitive manner Documents information acquired and services implemented in the patient health record Communicates openly with patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care Uses effective professional communication skills and tools to acquire and disseminate relevant information to patients, caregivers and health care providers across the continuum of care