Monitoring and interpreting vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, and neurological status.
Administering medications, including high-risk intravenous infusions and vasoactive drugs.
Managing pain, sedation, and patient comfort.
Advanced Equipment Management
Operating and monitoring mechanical ventilators.
Managing infusion pumps, syringe drivers, and monitoring equipment.
Caring for patients with invasive lines, such as central venous catheters, arterial lines, and dialysis access.
Monitoring cardiac rhythms and responding to arrhythmias.
Assisting with or managing specialized therapies such as renal replacement therapy, invasive monitoring, and advanced life support equipment.
Emergency and Critical Care Procedures
Recognizing and responding rapidly to patient deterioration.
Participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced life support interventions.
Assisting physicians during emergency procedures and bedside interventions.
Providing post-resuscitation care and stabilization.
Care Planning and Coordination
Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing care plans.
Collaborating with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Coordinating patient transfers, admissions, and discharges from the ICU.
Documentation and Communication
Maintaining accurate and timely patient records.
Documenting assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
Communicating patient status changes promptly to the medical team.
Providing updates and education to patients' families and caregivers.
Infection Prevention and Patient Safety
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