ICU
Director
Robbin Catt
# Beds: 12 bed (mixed unit)
Staffing Ratio: 2:1
Philosophy: Team work and dedication = optimum patient care.
Goals: To be a CCRN certified staff in five years. To move toward evidence based practice.
Common treatments/types of patients: Ventilators, neurology patients (Craniotomy, ICPmonitoring, Ventriculostomy), sepsis, DKAs, invasive lines (Swan Ganz, CVP, A-Line), Vasoactive Drips and all Ttitratable Drips, surgical patients with comorbidities, vascular surgeries (AAA, Fem-Pop’s, Arteriogram & TPA ).
Special equipment: New state of the art monitoring, non invasive cardiac output monitors.
Special training for new RNs: A structured preceptor and orientation program based on individual needs and experience.
What new hires expect on ICU: ECCO for new graduates and nurses new to ICU, critical care course for nurses with less than five years ICU experience. CCRN review prep; structured preceptor and orientation program.
My management style: I have a very open door style. I recognize that my staff has a life away from work and I work with my staff on maintaining a work/life balance and to accommodate their individual needs. One change we have implemented to assist with this is self-scheduling. I also state my expectations up front and believe in holding staff accountable. My employees have a voice and we are very collaborative and work to make changes for the better of the unit.
Bragging rights: Our team work – it is second to none!