Medical Surgical/Telemetry Skills Checklist

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WORK SETTING EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Inpatient Acute Care Facility123
Trauma Center123
Academic/Teaching Facility123
Outpatient Care Facility123
Long term care/Skilled Nursing123
Clinic/Ambulatory123
Home Health Setting123
GENERAL SKILLS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Advanced directives123
Patient/family teaching123
Restrictive devices (restraints)123
Lift/transfer devices123
Specialty beds123
End of life care/palliative care123
Automated Medication Dispensing System, Pyxis, Omnicell, or other123
Bar coding for medication administration123
National Patient Safety Goals123
Accurate patient identification123
Effective communication123
Interpretation & communication of lab values123
Medication administration123
Labeling123
Anticoagulation therapy123
Reconciliation123
Monitoring conscious sedation123
Pain assessment & management123
Use of PCA (IV, intrathecal, epidural)123
Infection control123
Universal precautions123
Isolation123
Minimize risk for falls123
Prevention of pressure ulcers123
Wound care123
Wound vacs123
Awareness of HCAHPS123
CARDIAC MONITORING & EMERGENCY CARE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Obtains 12 lead EKG123
Interpretation of rhythm strips123
Treatment of dysrhythmias123
Use of rapid response teams123
Cardiac arrest/CPR123
O2 therapy & delivery123
Pulse oximetry123
Use of doppler123
Automatic/manual blood pressure checks123
IV THERAPY:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Starting & maintaining peripheral IVs123
Blood draw: venous123
Central line care123
Blood draw: central line123
Care & management of ports123
Care & management of PICC / Groshong / Hickman123
TPN & lipids123
Administration of blood / blood products123
Administration of chemotherapy123
Monitoring chemotherapy (does not initiate)123
Management of IV Pumps ( Alaris , Baxter,)123
Management of elastomeric infusion123
Management of intrathecal pumps123
OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Diabetes mellitus123
Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM)123
Insulin administration123
Sepsis123
External and temporary pacemakers123
Management of permanent pacemaker/AICD123
CARDIAC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Assessment of heart sounds123
Pacemakers – permanent123
CARE OF PATIENT WITH:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Aneurysm123
Angina123
Acute MI123
Angioplasty (pre/post)123
CHF123
Carotid endarterectomy123
Post MI123
Pre/post cardiac cath123
Pre/post cardiac surgery (CABG & valves)123
Pre/post vascular surgery (abdominal or thoracic AA, fem-pop, carotid)123
Cardiogenic shock123
USE & ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Antiarrhythmic123
Antihypertensives123
Beta blockers123
Diuretics123
Nitrates123
Fibrinolytics / IIb IIIa inhibitors123
Preparation & administration of emergency (ACLS) meds123
Antilipemic’s (Statins)123
Inotropic’s (i.e. digoxin, dopamine. epinephrine)123
RESPIRATORY EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Assessment of breath sounds123
Airway management/suctioning (ETT, oral,trach)123
Chest tubes (Emerson / Pleuravac)123
Interpretation of ABG123
Incentive spirometer123
Mechanical ventilation123
Ambu Bag123
Nasal Canula123
Non-rebreather123
Bronchoscopy123
Venti Mask123
Oral suctioning123
Nasotracheal suctioning123
Tracheostomy care123
Heimlich Valve123
CARE OF PATIENT WITH:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
COPD123
Tracheostomy123
Thyroidectomy123
Pulmonary embolism123
Pulmonary edema123
Pneumothorax123
Pneumonia123
Inhalation injuries123
Tuberculosis123
Emphysema123
Asthma123
Thoracentesis/paracentesis123
Lung Transplant123
USE & ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Bronchodilators123
Steroids123
Expectorants & Antitussives123
Antihistamines123
Use of nebulizer treatments123
GYNECOLOGY/GYN MALIGNANCIES EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Endometriosis123
Gyn exam / pap123
Self-breast exam123
Tubal ligation123
Ectopic pregnancy123
Mastectomy / lumpectomy123
Hysterectomy (vaginal or TAHBSO)123
Repair of cystocele / rectocele123
Pelvic inflammatory disease123
Abnormal uterine bleeding123
Management of D&C123
EXPERIENCE WITH:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Adenosine administration123
Insertion123
& management of arterial line123
Chest tube insertion & management123
Femoral hemostasis devices (femStop/vasoseal)123
Ventilator management123
Interpretation weaning parameters123
DRUG DOSE CALCULATION FOR:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Non-titrated IV vasoactive agents (Dobutrex/ dopamine)123
Nitrates (IV nitroglycerine)123
Platelet inhibitors (reopro)123
Fibrinolytics/IIb IIIa inhibitors123
Anti-arrhythmic agents (amiodarone/ Cardizem/lidocaine)123
Patient Monitoring (Pre/Post Procedure)123
Cardioversion123
TEE123
Cardiac catheterization123
Bronchoscopy123
EGD123
PEG placement123
NEUROLOGY EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Glasgow coma scale123
Seizure precautions123
Assist with lumbar puncture123
Halo traction123
Comprehensive neuro assessment123
CARE OF PATIENT WITH:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
CVA/TIA123
Aspiration precautions123
Overdose/DT’s123
Spinal cord injury/trauma123
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)123
Pre/post neuro surgery123
Cranial hemorrhage123
Delirium tremors123
Meningitis123
Neuromuscular diseases123
Degenerative neurological disorders123
CMS Infection123
Metastatic Tumor/ tumor resection123
Encephalitis123
Alzheimer’s123
Laminectomy123
Traumatic Brain Injury123
USE & ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Antiepileptics123
Corticosteroids123
Steroids123
Anticonvulsants (Dilantin/Neurontin/phenobarbital)123
Anti-depressants123
Anti-Parkinson (Cogentin/levodopa/Sinemet)123
GASTROINTESTINAL EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
NG tube insertion123
Management of small-bore feeding tubes (Dobhoff, Keofeed)123
Jejunostomy tube123
PEG tube123
Management of post-surgery drains123
CARE OF PATIENT WITH:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Pancreatitis123
Hepatitis123
G.I. bleed123
Esophageal bleeding123
Bowel obstruction123
Bowel resection123
Gastric bypass123
Gastric banding123
Whipple procedure123
Transplants123
Colostomy / ileostomy123
Paralytic ileus123
E.R.C.P.123
Peritonitis123
IBD(Crohn’s/Ulcerative Colitis123
Electrolyte imbalance123
Pancreatic cancer123
Liver failure/cancer123
USE & ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Anticholinergics (antispam, Bentyl or Robinul)123
Antiemetics123
Antacids123
Digestive enzymes123
Cathartics123
GENITOURINARY/RENAL EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Catheter insertion123
GU irrigations123
Nephrostomy tube123
Suprapubic tube123
Fluid & electrolyte disturbance123
CARE OF PATIENT WITH:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Hemodialysis123
T.U.R.P.123
Shunts and fistulas123
Nephrectomy123
Peritoneal dialysis123
Renal transplant123
Chronic/acute renal failure123
UTI123
BPH123
Prostate cancer123
Ileoconduit123
ORTHOPEDIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Total joint replacement123
Arthroscopic surgery123
Bucks extension123
Fasciotomy123
Fractures123
Spika cast/body cast123
Splints123
CPM123
TENS unit123
Cast care & removal123
Amputation123
Skeletal traction123
Ortho trauma123
Cervical fusion123
Laminectomy123
OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Care of patient with sepsis123
Oncology123
Chemotherapy123
Radiation therapy123
Radiation implants123
Inpatient hospice123
Suicide precautions123
Burn patients123
Leadership skills (team leader or charge nurse)123
AGE-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Newborn / neonate (birth-30 days)123
Infant (31 days-1 year)123
Toddler (ages 2-3 years)123
Preschool (ages 4-5 years)123
School age (ages 6-12 years)123
Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)123
Young adult (ages 22-39 years)123
Adult (ages 40-64 years)123
Older adult (ages 65-79 years)123
Elderly (ages 80+ years)123

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