Established therapeutic relationships, and created detailed care plans with patients and family centered around mutually determined aspects. Communicated with patients, families, and colleagues to ensure plans and associated interventions were understood and revised as appropriate. Established process improvements to increase continuity in the nurse to patient relationship, which helped reduce re-work by 13%. Evaluated patient response to interventions, revising plans as needed. Monitored patient progress and prepared 500+ patients for discharge, utilizing established clinical pathways.

Assessed plans and evaluated 10+ patients per day under physician orders. Served as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care, helping the ICU decrease mortality rates by 6%. Acted as a patient advocate by giving age and culturally appropriate care. Provided direct care to more than 300 patients in life-threatening situations, and ensured documentation was thorough and up-to-date. Ensured proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads, and tubing.