Madison Lepper

8D is a 20-bed, critical care unit which provides care for critical and moderate care medical-surgical patients, as well as those patients who are in transition from ICU to general care and rehabilitation floors. Our patient population requires highly skilled nursing care for the acute and chronic ventilated patient as well as those patients who have difficulties weaning from ventilator support. We care for a broad variety of medical diagnosis and service many different medical teams in the institution.

• Provided exceptional care to post-operative liver, kidney, lung, intestinal, pancreatic, and multivisceral transplant patients, and those re-admitted for acute/ chronic rejection.
• Administered transplant medications and monitored levels
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary transplant teams
• Mentored new nurse externs, sharing best practices and guiding their professional development.

• Assisted in providing direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.
• Improved patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
• Enhanced communication between interdisciplinary teams for better patient outcomes.

• Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
• Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
• Demonstrated adaptability by working seamlessly across various clinical units based on staffing needs within the hospital setting.