Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) from an accredited school, current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), and NIHSS certification. Responsibilities include evaluating health status through data collection, executing medical functions within scope, monitoring therapies, documenting according to regulatory guidelines, and performing health education and counseling.