Cara Deines

• Administered medications safely and accurately, following established guidelines for neonates.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Neonatal ICU.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal neonatal care and treatment plans.
• Mentored new nurses in the Neonatal ICU, providing guidance on best practices and unit protocols.

• Increased efficiency of unit operations by collaborating with staff to streamline processes and optimize resources.
• Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure comprehensive patient care in a critical care setting.
• Consistently received positive feedback from patients and their families for providing exceptional bedside manner, compassionate support, and clear communication throughout the critical care journey.
• Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
• Supported family members during challenging times, offering emotional support, resources, and clear explanations of complex medical conditions to alleviate anxieties surrounding the critical care experience.

Evaluated and treated sexual assault victims. Provided comprehensive care to assault victims. Conducted medical forensic exams and provided expert testimony when cases went to trial.

• Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
• Charge RN of 32 bed unit