<ul><li>Assessing a patient's condition and planning and implementing patient care plans.</li><li>Treating physicians in performing procedures.</li><li>Observing and recording patient vital signs.</li><li>Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly.</li><li>Administering intravenous fluids and medications.</li><li>Ordering diagnostics tests.</li><li>Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team.</li><li>Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.</li><li>Acting as patient advocate.</li><li>Providing education and support to patient families.</li></ul>

Staff Nurse