Caroline Baird, BSN, RN

Management and treatment of the acute Trauma Surgical patient. Profound knowledge of general nursing and critical nursing practices. Ability to prioritize and develop plans accordingly to each patients' needs. Proficiency to educate patients and their families in compliance with the hospital rules and regulations, patient's rights, etc. Ability to function independently while still exhibiting profound teamwork to allow the unit to function more easily, as well as a multi tasking ability not compromising with the quality of work that is done. Serving patients through important processes like assessment, planning, intervention and implementation in compliance with unit standards.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.