Sara Cristino

• Lead a team of nurses in the ICU, assigning daily patient assignments, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, and overseeing daily operations.

• Coordinate emergency care and manage staffing issues, ensuring patient safety and quality care during critical situations.

• Supervise and mentor junior nurses, providing education on ICU protocols, best practices, and patient management techniques.

• Managed and resolve conflicts, making swift decisions in high-stress environments to ensure effective patient care and team performance.

• Administer life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
• Assess and manage various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Serve as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
• Lead the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Manage Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), ensuring correct dosage and monitoring for any adverse reactions.
• Oversee and manage external ventricular drains (EVDs), collaborating with neurosurgical teams to monitor intracranial pressure and adjust therapy as needed.

• Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
• Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
• Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families by providing education on their loved ones'' conditions, treatment plans, and progress updates.