How do they match: Critical Care Nurses

  • Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.
  • Collect specimens for laboratory tests.
  • Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
  • Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.
  • Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, or pressure lines.