How do they match: Critical Care Nurses

  • Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.
  • Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.
  • Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data.
  • Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
  • Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.
  • Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.
  • Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, or community members.
  • Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.