SKILLS CHECKLIST
 

Home Healthcare Skills 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
Apical Pulse Rate Rhythm
Assessment Skills
Cardiac Arrest
CPR
Holter Monitor
Diuretics
Pacemaker
Care of Patient With 1 2 3 4 5
Acute MI
Aneurysm
CHF
Fluid Retention
Hypertension
Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery
Use and Administration of the Following: 1 2 3 4 5

Antihypertensive Meds
Cardizem
Coumadin
Digoxin
Diuretics
Inderal
Lasix
Potassium Supplements

Gastrointestinal

 1 2 3 4 5

Colostomy Care
Dehiscence
G.I. Bleed
Gastrostomy Tube
NG Tube
T-Tube
Tube Feedings

Genitourinary/Renal

 1 2 3 4 5
Foley Catheter Insertion
GU Irrigations
Ileostomy
Nephrostomy Tube
Suprapubic Catheter

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5
Incontinence
Shunts and Fistulas
Straight Catheterization

Gynecology

 1 2 3 4 5
Endometriosis
Hysterectomy
Mastectomy

Self Breast Exam

Maternal-Child Care

 1 2 3 4 5

Assessment and Care of Complicated Pregnancy
Healthy Baby
Home Care of Postpartum Mother

Neonate Care

 1 2 3 4 5
Collect Cord Blood Samples
Eye Prophylaxis
Suction

Newborn Care

 1 2 3 4 5
Administer Blood and Blood Products
Cord and Circumcision Care
Draw Blood from U-line
Neonatal Level I
Neonatal Level II
Neonatal Level III
NG Feedings
Phototherapy
Suction with Catheter

Use of Equipment

 1 2 3 4 5
Apnea Monitors
Cardiac Monitors
Oxyhood
Ventilators

Neurology

 1 2 3 4 5
Assessment of Neuro Signs
Seizure Precautions
Traction

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5

Neuro Trauma
Overdose
Seizure Activity
Stroke (CVA)
Trauma Spinal Cord Injury

Use and Administration of the Following:

 1 2 3 4 5
Decadron
Dilantin
Phenobarbital
Valium
 

Orthopedic

 1 2 3 4 5
Arthroscopy/Arthrotomy
Assistive Devices
Bucks Extension
Crutch Walking
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5
Amputation
Skeletal Traction
Trauma

Pediatrics

 1 2 3 4 5
Apnea Monitor
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Calculation of Pedi Dosages
Cardiac Monitor
CPR ? Infant/Child
Preparation of Emergency Drugs
Scalp Veins
Starting IV Therapy
Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
Use of Croup Tent
Use of Oxygen
Use of Ventilators

Care of Patient With

 1 2 3 4 5
Asthma
Bone Marrow Transplant
Broncho-Pulmonary Dysplasia
Cardiac Surgery
CHF
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes Mellitus
Epiglottis
Failure to Thrive
Leukemia
Meningitis

Near Drowning
Overdose/Poison Ingestion