Deborah Falk

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
• Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
• Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.

Was on the medical surgical unit and transferred to ICU at 6 months.

A teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma center was a great experience and learning environment

I took care of very critical patients and helped many families dealing with such tragedy.

Mastered technical skills and critical thinking skills