Critical Care Nurses

01

Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.

02

Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.

03

Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.

04

Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

05

Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.

06

Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests.

07

Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems.

08

Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.

09

Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data.

10

Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.