SKILLS CHECKLIST
 

Critical Care Checklist
   

The following checklist is used to assess your experience and skills and help your Nurse Advisor place you in the proper assignment. Please provide a self-assessment of your skills using the following guidelines.
1 No experience
2 Require training
3 Have performed this task and able to perform without supervision
4 Most experienced and able to perform independently
5 Able to teach and supervise
Skills Checklist are available for registered candidates.
 

Cardiac

 1 2 3 4 5
A - Line (Transducer setup D/C)
Assisting with Insertion of Central Lines
Automatic Internal Cardioverter Defib
Balloon Pump (IABP) Setup
Assisting with Balloon Pump Insertion
Assisting with EPS/Ablation Therapy
Assisting with Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac Arrest/CPR
Defibrillation/Cardioversion
Interpretation of 12 Lead EKG
Interpretation of Arrhythmias
Interpretation of Hemodynamic Monitoring
Pacemakers - External
Pacemakers - Permanent
Pacemakers - Temporary
Sheath Removal - Femoral
SVO2 Monitoring
Swan Ganz (Transducer setup D/C)

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5
Acute MI/Unstable Angina
Aneurysm
Cardiogenic/Hypovolemic Shock
CHF
Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery
Pre/Post Caridaac Cath

Use and Administration of the Following

 1 2 3 4 5
Atropine
Digoxin
Dobutrex
Dopamine
Inderal
Inocor
Insulin Drip
Nipride
Isuprel
Lidocaine
Neosynephrine
NTG
Prep./Titration of Emergency Drugs
Pronestyl
Thrombolytic
Titrate Morphine
Verapamil

Gastrointestinal

 1 2 3 4 5
Enterostomal Care
Gastrostomy Tube
Jejunostomy Tube
BG Tube Insertion

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5
Bowel Obstruction
ERCP
Esophageal Bleeding
G.I. Bleed
Liver Transplant
Pancreatitis
Paralitic IIeus
Whipple Procedure

Genitourinary/Renal

 1 2 3 4 5
Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement
Foley Catheter Insertion
GU Irrigations
Nephrostomy Tube
Suprapubic Tube
Peritoneal Dialysis
HemoDialysis

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5
Nephrectomy
Renal Failure
Renal Transplant
Renal Trauma
Shunts and Fistulas
T.U.R.P.

Neurology

 1 2 3 4 5
Assessment of Neuro Signs
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
 
Crutchfield Tongs
Glascow Coma Scale
Halo Traction
ICP Monitoring
Seizure Precautions
Stryker frame

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5
Cranial Hemorrhage
CVA
Neuro Injury/Trauma
Overdose
Pre/Post Neuro Surgery
Seizure Activity

Use and Administration of the Following

 1 2 3 4 5
Decadron
Dilantin
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenobarbital
Steroids
Valium
Versed

Respiratory

 1 2 3 4 5
Pulmonary Resuscitation
Chest Tubes
Drawing ABG Blood Sample
Establishing an Airway
Incentive Spirometer
Interpretation of ABG
Use of IPPB/BIPAP/CPAP
Use of Pressure Support/Use of ventilator

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5
ARDS
COPD
Tracheostomy
Inhalation Injuries
Pneumonia
Pre/Post Thoracic Surgery
Acute Respiratory Distress
Pulmonary Embolism

Use and Administration of the Following

 1 2 3 4 5
Alupent
Aminophylline
Bronkosol
Corticosteroids
Ventolin

Transplants

 1 2 3 4 5
Renal
Heart
Lung

Vascular

 1 2 3 4 5
Administration of Blood & Blood Products
Air Occlusive Dressing
Assist with IV Cutdown
Fluid Overload
Heparin Drip (Precautions & Maintenance)
Hickman/Broviac/Groshong Catheters
PICC Line
Infusion Pumps
Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values
Maintenance of Heparin Lock
Peripheral Pulses
Starting IV's/Phlebotomy
Subcutaneous Central Line
TPN/Hyperalimentation
Ultrasonic Doppler

Other

 1 2 3 4 5
Oncology
Chemotherapy
Isolation Techniques
Diabetic Teaching
Hyperbaric Oxgenation
Accucheck
Septic Shock
AIDS
Burn Care
 

 

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