Caitlin Evans

About Caitlin Evans

Sound knowledge of quality improvement and patient safety Deep knowledge of…

Experience

1. Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse

   Navicent Health

   Feb 2013 — Present

   Provide acute care and close monitoring of critically ill pediatric patients-Assess the impact of illnesses or injuries on patients’ health, function, growth, development, nutrition, sleep, rest, quality of life, or family, social, and educational relationships-Distinguish between normal and abnormal developmental and age-related physiological and behavioral changes in acute, critical, and chronic illnesses-Set up, operate, and monitor equipment and invasive devices such as colostomy and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, gastrointestinal tubes, and central lines-Manage patients’ pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients’ response, and changing plans accordingly-Perform and interpret the results of diagnostic tests and screening procedures based on assessment results, differential diagnoses, and knowledge about age, gender, and health status of patients-Document data and educate patients and families related to patients’ care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes -Perform emergency medial procedures, such as Basic Life Support and other condition stabilizing interventions -Unit Council Member: Director of Community Outreach