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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 button in the column that best describes your experience level with each skill.

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CARDIOVASCULAR

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VASCULAR SYSTEM

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Placement of Patient on Cardiac Monitor

        

Start IV's

    

Arrythmia Interpretation

        

Assist with Central Line Insertion

    

Sinus Rhythm

        

Maintenance of Central Line

    

SVT

        

Draw Blood from Central Line

    

1st degree heart block

        

Auto Infusion pumps

    

2nd degree heart block

        

Care of Post-Op Abdominal Aortic

   

3rd degree heart block

        

Aneurysm patient

    

VF

        

Care of the Hypovolemic Patient

    

VT

        

Care of Post-Op Vascular

   

Atrial Fibrillation

       

Interpret Serum Lab Values

    

Care of Swanz Ganz Catheter

        

Administration of Blood/BloodProducts

         

Care of CVP Line

        

Use of Doppler

    

Care on an A Line

        

Location of Peripheral Pulses

    

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/CPR

       

Assess Extremities for Color, Temp

    

I.V MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

              

Sensory

    

Dopamine

        

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

          

Dobutamine

        

N/G Tube Insertion

    

Nipride

        

Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy

    

Lidocaine

        

Liver Transplant

    

Aminophyline

        

Enterostomy Care

    

Narcotics

        

GENITOURINARY SYSTEM

          

Administration of IV Sedation

        

Renal Transplant

    

Morphine

        

Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement

    

Meperidine

        

Nephrostomy/Suprapubic Tubes

    

Fentanyl

        

TURP

    

Start IV's

        

GU Irrigation

    

Assist with Epidural Catheter Insertion

       

Foley catheter

    

Assess Epidural Anesthesia Level

        

ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM

          

Assess Spinal Anesthesia Level

        

Cast Care

    

Use of PCA Pump

       

Skeletal Traction

    

Use of Pyxis

        

Continuous Passive Motion  (CPM)

    

CARDIAC SYSYTEM

              

Circulation Assessment

   

Cardiac Monitors

        

Care of Post-Op Total joint

   

Automatic Blood Pressure Cuff

        

Replacement

    

Care of Patient with Pacemaker

        

Neurological System

          

Swanz Ganz/pulmonay Artery Catheter

        

Care of Post-Op Craniotomy

   

Cardiac Arrest/CPR

        

Administration of Steroids

    

Defibrillation/Cardioversion

        

Administration of Anticonvulsant Meds

    

Arrhythmia Analysis

        

Intracranial Pressure Monitoring

    

AIRWAY MAINTENANCE

              

Seizure Precaution

    

Chin Lift

        

Assess Level of Consciousness

   

Jaw thrust

        

EQUIPMENT USED

          

Insertion of Oral Airway

        

O2 Setup:

          

Insertion of Nasal Airway

        

Cannulas

    

Removal of Nasal or Oral Airway

        

Face Tents

    

Use of Pulse Oximeter

        

Mask:

          

Assist with Intubation

        

Venti

    

Assist with Extubation

        

Non-Rebreather

    

PULMONARY SYSTEM

              

Aerosol

    

Suctioning:

              

MISCELLANEOUS

          

Oral

       

Post-Op Multiple Trauma

    

Nasal

        

Use of Warming Blankets

    

Tracheal

        

Care of Hypothermic Patient

    

Osculate Lung Sounds

       

Use of Reversal Drugs

    

Care of Patients with:

              

Use of Anti-Emetic Drugs

    

ETT

        

Care of Patient with HIV/AIDS

    

NTT

        

Care of Patient with Latex Allergy

    

Tracheostomy

        

Care of Patient with Malignant Hyperthermia

    

Chest tubes

                    

Ventilator

                    

Ambu Bag

                    

Assist with Arterial Line Insertion

                    

Arterial Line D/C

                   

Draw Blood from Arterial Line

                    

Interpret ABG Results

      
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