How a critical care nurse can use AI, task by task

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Test or image: [x-ray, lab, scan]
Clinical question: [what to rule in or out]

List systematic review steps and pitfalls. I make the diagnosis. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Treatment or condition: [general type, no patient details]
What I track: [signs, scores, labs]

List the signs of good progress, warning signs, and questions to ask at each review. Make a charting template.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Procedure or treatment: [describe]
What I monitor: [vitals, EKG, reactions]

List normal ranges, warning signs, escalation steps, and reassuring phrases for patients. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Test or image: [x-ray, lab, scan]
Clinical question: [what to rule in or out]

List systematic review steps and pitfalls. I make the diagnosis. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Situation: [condition or project, no names]
Options: [list]

Compare options and risks; list information needed. I decide. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Treatment or condition: [general type, no patient details]
What I track: [signs, scores, labs]

List the signs of good progress, warning signs, and questions to ask at each review. Make a charting template.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Test: [EKG, spirometry, strength test]
Patient group: [general description]

Write plain-language instructions for patients, a step checklist to compare with protocol, and signs to stop the test.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Routes: [oral, injection, other]
Setting: [describe]

Summarize safety checks and documentation. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Case: [general, no identifiers]
Question: [what you need from colleagues]

Prepare a summary, the question and options. Then play the colleague. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Setting: [treatment, therapy]
Who: [patients, families]

Prepare warm openers, reassuring explanations and how to handle fear. Then play an anxious patient. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, or pressure lines.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Session or task: [therapy, sampling]
Equipment: [list]

List prep and calibration steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to collect specimens for laboratory tests.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Specimen: [blood, urine, tissue, swab]
Protocol: [your facility's steps]

Make a checklist: identification, collection, labelling, storage and transport. No patient details. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, based upon patients' clinical status.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Procedure: [dental, therapeutic]
Instruments: [list]

Summarize set-up, sequence and safety. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to assess patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Assessment: [suicide risk, functional status, capability]
Setting: [clinic, inpatient]

List validated tools, key questions, warning signs and documentation points. I make the clinical judgment. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to identify patients at risk of complications due to nutritional status.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Procedure or treatment: [describe]
What I monitor: [vitals, EKG, reactions]

List normal ranges, warning signs, escalation steps, and reassuring phrases for patients. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to supervise and monitor unit nursing staff.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Team: [counselors, clinicians, staff]
Issue or goal: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Situation: [condition or project, no names]
Options: [list]

Compare options and risks; list information needed. I decide. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, or elective cardioversion.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Procedure: [describe]
My role: [describe]

List prep, sequence and anticipation tips. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Procedure or treatment: [describe]
What I monitor: [vitals, EKG, reactions]

List normal ranges, warning signs, escalation steps, and reassuring phrases for patients. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to identify malfunctioning equipment or devices.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Equipment: [anesthesia machine, therapy unit, monitor]
Manufacturer checks: [paste]

Make a pre-use test sequence and log. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Items: [merchandise, equipment, property]
Standards: [pricing, display, storage]

Make a condition checklist. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to coordinate patient care conferences.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Case: [general, no identifiers]
Participants: [disciplines]

Prepare an agenda, key points and questions. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a critical care nurse. Part of my job is to provide post-mortem care.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and therapy and counseling.
Screening: [blood pressure, other]
Setting: [community, clinic]

List steps, normal ranges and referral thresholds. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.