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LPN/RN 03 - Skills Checklist

  • LPN/RN Skills Checklist

    By accurately filling out this checklist, you will help us match your skills and interests with available assignments. Please check the column that best describes your experience level with each skill.
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Chest tightness/pain
    Hypertension/Hypotension
    Acute MI
    Syncope
    Arrhythmias
    Other/Arteriosclerosis
    Temporary External Pacemaker
    Internal Pacemaker
    Pulse Checks
    Taking EKG Rhythm Strips
    Administration of Antiarhythmics
    Administration of Antiarhythmics (Oral)
    Administration of Antiarhythmics (IV)
    Administration of Antiarhythmics (Topical)
    Administration of Antiarhythmics (Patient Teaching)
    Administration of Antihypertensives
    Administration of Antihypertensives (Oral)
    Administration of Antihypertensives (IV)
    Administration of Antihypertensives (Patient Teaching)
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Asthma
    COPD
    TB
    Pleurisy
    Emphysema
    Pneumonia
    Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Emboli
    Identifying rates/rhonchi/wheezes
    Chest Physiotherapy
    Incentive Spirometry
    Tracheal Suctioning
    Oxygen Delivery Devices
    Nebulizer
    IPPB
    Care of Patient With Trachiostomy
    Care of Patient With Chest Tubes
    Care of Patient With Ventilator
    Administration of Oxygen
    Administration of Oxygen (Face Masks)
    Administration of Oxygen (Nasal Cannula)
    Administration of Bronchodilators
    Administration of Bronchodilators (Oral)
    Administration of Bronchodilators (IV)
    Administration of Bronchodilators (Aerosols)
    Administration of Bronchodilators (Use of Ambu Bag)
    Administration of Bronchodilators (Inserting Oral Airways)
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Assessment of consciousness levels
    Assess sensory-motor functions of extremities
    Assess Cranial Nerves
    Seizure Precautions
    Cervical Traction
    Lumbar Traction
    Care of Patient With Seizures
    Care of Patient With Spinal cord injury
    Care of Patient With Head Trauma
    Care of Patient With CVA
    Care of Patient With Drug Overdose
    Care of Patient With Neuromuscular Disease (MS, Parkinson's, myasthenia gravis)
    Administration of Anticonvulsants
    Administration of Anticonvulsants (Oral)
    Administration of Anticonvulsants (IV)
    Administration of Steroids
    Administration of Steroids (Oral)
    Administration of Steroids (IV)
    Administration of Steroids (Stryker Frames)
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Assessment of GI System:
    Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Malabsorption Syndrome
    Cancer of the Colon
    Cancer of the Esophagus
    Cancer of the Rectum
    Fistulas & Shunts
    Colostomy, Ileostomy, Jejunostomy, gastrostomy
    Dehiscence
    Cirrhosis
    Liver Failure
    Liver Transplant
    Insertion & Maintenance of Nasogastric tubes (Salem Pump, Levine)
    Administration of tube f eedings
    NG gavage
    Gastrointestinal tubes (Cantor, etc)
    Tubal Irrigations
    Bowel Preparations & Cleansing Enemas
    Remov al of Fecal Impaction
    Bowel Training & Teaching
    Administration of Medication via nasogastric tube
    Wound Care & Dressing Changes
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Assessment of Renal System
    Assessment of Genitourinary System
    Care of Patient With Cancer of Prostate
    Care of Patient With Cancer of female reproductive system
    Care of Patient With Cancer of the kidneys
    Care of Patient With Renal Failure
    Care of Patient With Cancer of bladder
    Care of Patient With Peritoneal dialysis
    Care of Patient With Hemodialysis
    Care of Patient With Urinary Diversion (ileal conduit)
    Insertion of Foley Catheter (female)
    Insertion of Foley Catheter (male)
    Bladder Irrigations
    Bladder Irrigations (Intermittent)
    Bladder Irrigations (Continuous)
    Bladder Irrigations (Care of Nephrostomy Tube)
    Bladder Irrigations (Care of Nephrostomy Tube)
    Bladder Irrigations (Interpretation of home urinalysis)
    Bladder Irrigations (A-V Fistula/Shunt Care)
    Administration Diuretics & Patient Teaching
    Administration Diuretics & Patient Teaching (Oral)
    Administration Diuretics & Patient Teaching (IV)
    Administration Diuretics & Patient Teaching (Blood Glucose Monotoring, Testing, Patient Teaching)
    Administration Diuretics & Patient Teaching (Bladder Training & Teaching)
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Assessment of Vascular System
    Circulation Checks
    Care of Patient With Total Knee Replacement
    Care of Patient With Total Hip Replacement
    Care of Patient With Total Joint Replacement
    Care of Patient With Rheumatic/arthritic disease
    Care of Patient With Amputation of an Extremity
    Care of Patient With Cast Care
    Traction (Skin)
    Traction (Skeletal)
    Traction (Range of Motion Exercises)
    Use of Assisting Dev ices (Canes, Walkers, Wheelchairs)
    Care of Prosthetic/Orthopedic Devices/Patient Teaching
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Assessment of Integumentary System
    Dressing Changes
    Care of Patient With Open Draining Sores
    Care of Patient With Decubitus Ulcers
    Care of Patient With Leg Ulcers
    Care of Patient With Burns
    Care of Patient With Irrigation of Wounds
    Care of Patient With Wound Care
    Care of Patient With Wound Debridement
    Patient Teaching of Wound Care
    Universal Safety Precautions
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Starting Peripheral IVs
    Steel Needles (scalp vein, wing tipped)
    Over the Needle Plastic Cannulas
    Heparin Locks
    Maintain & Discontinuing IV Therapy
    Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters:
    Hickman Catheter
    Broviac Catheter
    Quinton Catheter
    Groshong Catheter
    IV Dressing Site Changes
    IV Infusion Controllers/Pumps
    Volumetric Controllers/Pumps
    Nonvolumetric Controllers/Pumps
    Prepare and Mix IV
    Calculate & Regulate IVs
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Antineoplastic Drugs (chemotherapy)
    Antibiotics
    Lipids
    TPN
    Blood & Blood Products
    Heparin Flushes
    Pain Control Medications via continuous infusions narcotics
    IV Push Medications
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Sputum
    Stool
    Urine
    Venipuncture for lab work
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Oral
    IM
    SQ
    IV Push Medications
    IVP
    Intradermal
    Ear Drops
    Eye Drops
    Topical
  • Can function well independentlyExperienced, but may need reviewLimited or no experience
    Patient with a Terminal Illness
    Patient with AIDS
    Anaphylactic Shock
    Cardiac Arrest
    Respiratory Arrest
    Pain Management
    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    Documentation of Skilled Nursing Care
    Documentation of Patient-Family Teaching
    Documentation of Initial Home Assessments
    Documentation Using Medicare 485/486 f orms
    Diabetes Teaching & Care
    Skin, Foot & Nail Care
    Insulin Administration & Teaching
    Post Cataract Care
    Assessment of Home Environment
    Care of Patients with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia

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