Summary of Career

1. Notifies responsible practitioners of significant changes in patient condition, facilities management of follow-up care Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing standards of care set by state board of nursing

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2. Provides care for critically ill patients with: Hemodynamic pressure lines (i.e: PA lines, CVP lines, arterial lines), Pressure monitoring devices: (i.e: ICP), Artificial airway/mechanical ventilation, etc. as determined by critical care unit assigned and Management of tubes/drains : nasogastric tubes ( insertion ; management and removal of feeding tubes

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3. Airway Management: Demonstrates proper Oxygen set-up (nasal canula, ventimask, NRB, ...) , tracheotomy care, and suctioning (Oral, nasal, and tracheal.)  Utilizing data collection in the assessment, and collaboration with other health care providers

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4. Collects blood samples from central lines and implanted ports Intravenous Fluids Administration and Maintenance: Peripheral, Central, TPN, and Lipids and Knowledge and ability in the use of Medical Equipment: IV and PCA pump, Enteral Feeding Pumps

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5. Works well in a fast-paced and collaborative working environment Coordinates total nursing care by assessing the patient, determining plan of care, participating in patient and family teaching

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6. Provides care for critically ill patients with: Hemodynamic pressure lines (i.e: PA lines, CVP lines, arterial lines), Pressure monitoring devices: (i.e: ICP), Artificial airway/mechanical ventilation, etc. as determined by critical care unit assigned and management of tubes/drains : nasogastric tubes ( insertion ; management and removal of feeding tubes ) .  Demonstrates proper blood/ blood product administration including consent and product administration and discontinuation to include packe

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7. Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients and Considers principles of death and dying when caring for the caring for the terminally ill medical/surgical patient

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8. Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices and collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team and Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.

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9. Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status and Treating wounds and providing advanced life support.  Ensuring that ventilator, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly

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10. Monitor patients’ fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances and Monitor the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions

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