Abigail Simpson

- Managed arterial lines, central lines, external ventricular drains, ICP bolts, wound care.

- Frequent lab draws and IV insertion.

- Cared for a variety of medical critical care overflow as well as floating to medical, trauma critical care unit as well as step down units.

- Monitored vital signs, assessed and communicated with residents or attendings when appropriate.

- post-op surgical patients.

- Bedside shift report as per Joint Commission standard.

- administering critical care drips and titrations.

- Foley catheter insertion, fecal management system insertion, straight cath, Nasogastric and orogastric tube insertion.

-Assistance with bedside procedures such as: intubation, chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, bronchoscopy, EGD, TEE, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis and paracentesis.