Mary Coll

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health

09.2007 - Current

Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.