Leeanna Blair

Use PICU nursing expertise to quickly adapt to new unit protocols, charting systems, and medical equipment to provide high quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients. Manage 1-2 patients on varying types of respiratory support including ventilators. Administer medications as determined by the patient's condition. Assess patient condition, and notify physician of clinical changes.

Provided bedside care and conducted patient assessments, prioritized data to treat immediate needs in an acceptable timeframe according to facility policy and procedures. Managed sedated and intubated pediatric patients in critical condition. Educated multiple new nurses as clinical coach and preceptor to strengthen skills and overall enhance performance of new nurses.

Observed nurses in multiple units. Practiced nursing skills and provided quality patient care in PCU at Norton Children's Hospital alongside preceptor. Managed temperature screening points. Performed CNA duties in PICU/CICU.

Collected research data via interview with patients on postpartum unit. Entered data into excel computer program. Performed literature reviews. Collaborated with members from IRB.