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S k i l l s  C h e c k l i s t

Level of Proficiency:

1. Can function independently

2. Experienced but may need review

3. Limited or no experience

By accurately filling out this checklist, you will help us match your skills and interest with available assignments. Please select the column that best describes your experience level with each skill.

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NEUROLOGICAL

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 CARDIOVASCULAR (cont.)      

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Assessment

        

Adenosine (Adenocard)

          

Advanced neuro assessment

        

Amiodarone (Cordarone)

          

Glasgow coma scale

        

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

          

Reflex/motor deficits

        

Diltiazem

          

Visual or communications deficits

        

Dobutamine (Dobutex)

          

Level of consciousness

        

Esmolol (Brevibloc)

          

Equipment & Procedures

        

Lasix (furosemide)

          

Assist with lumbar puncture

        

Nitroglycerin (Tridil)

          

Increased ICP management

        

Nitropusside (Nipride)

          

Medications

        

Thrombolytic therapy

          

Positioning

        

Equipment & Procedures

          

Regulation of ICP

        

Assist with insertion and set up

          

Temperature control

         Arterial line          

Ventilation

                          

Intracranial pressure monitoring

        

EXPERIENCE IN SETTING
UP TRAYS

Care of Patient with :

              

Basal skull fracture

        

Thoracotomy Tray

          

Closed head injury

        

Suture Set

          

CVA

        

Swan ganz

          

DTs

        

Cut down

          

Encephalitis

        

CVP

          

Externalized VP shunts

        

Trach tray

          

Meningitis

        

A-Line Set up

          

Neuromuscular disease

        

RENAL/GENITOURINARY

                

Overdose

        

Assessment - Fluid balance

          

Seizures

        

Interpretation of lab results

          

Spinal cord injury

        

BUN & Creatinine

         

Medications

        

Electrolytes

          

Decadron (Dexamethasone)

        

Equipment & procedures

          

Dilantin (Phenytoin)

        

Insertion & care of straight and

               

Mannitol (Osmitrol)

        

Foley catheter

          

Phenobarbital

       

Female

          

Solu-Medrol (Methylprednisolone-

        

Male

          

sodium succinate)

              

Urine specimen collection

          

ORTHOPEDICS

              

Care of patient with:

                

Assessment

        

Acute renal failure

          

Circulation checks

        

Peritoneal lavage

          

Gait

        

Renal trauma

          

Range of motion

        

Urinary tract infection

          

Equipment & Procedures

        

WOUND MANAGEMENT/SURGICAL

                

Assist with placement of cast

        

Equipment & procedures

          

Support devices

        

Application of steristrips

          

Cane/crutch

        

Assist with staples

         

Cervical collar

        

Assist with sutures

          

Sling

        

Culdocentesis tray

          

Transfer boards

        

Set up suture tray

          

Care of Patients with:

              

Staple removal

          

Ankle brace

        

Suture removal

          

Ankle splint

        

Tension pneumothorax

          

Cast

        

WOMEN'S HEALTH

                

Knee immobilizer

        

Assessment - assist with pelvic exam

          

Pinned fractures

        

Equipment procedures

          

Wrist splint

        

Pelvic tray

         

PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY

             

Rape kit

         

INVASIVE PROCEDURES

              

Reporting acts of violence

          

Equipment & Procedures

        

Care of the patient with:

                
Administration of blood/blood products        

Abruption placenta

          

Autotransfusion

        

DIC