Medical Surgical RN Checklist

MEDICAL SURGICAL RN SKILLS CHECKLIST

Proficiency Scale: 1 = No Experience, 2 = Need Training, 3 = Able to perform with supervision, 4 = Able to perform independently

CARDIAC:

Angina:

Post Acute MI:

Congestive Heart Failure:

Post Cardiac Cath

Post Cardiac Surgery:

Aneurysm:

Carotid Endarterectomy:

Post Vascular Surgery:

Post Cardiac Transplant:

PULMONARY:

Pneumonia:

COPD:

Tuberculosis:

Tracheostomy Management:

CPAP/BiPAP:

Arterial Blood Gases:

Post Lung Transplant:

NEUROLOGICAL & PSYCHIATRIC:

Stroke Scale Assessment:

Traumatic Brain Injury:

CVA:

Post Craniotomy:

Seizure Disorders:

Spinal Cord Injuries:

Mood Disorders:

Substance Withdrawal:

ORTHOPEDICS:

Circulation/Skin Checks:

Continuous Passive Motion Devices:

Ambulation Assistive Devices:

Prosthetics:

Cast Care:

Pin Care:

Traction:

Total Joint Replacement:

Amputation:

GASTROINTESTINAL:

Bariatrics:

Feeding Tubes:

GI Bleeding:

Bowel Obstruction:

GI Surgery:

Liver Disease:

Pancreatitis:

Post Pancreas Transplant:

RENAL/GENITOURINARY:

Arteriovenous Fistula/Shunt:

3 Way Catheter & Bladder Irrigation:

Suprapubic Catheter:

Renal Failure:

Peritoneal Dialysis:

GU Surgery:

Nephrostomy Tubes:

Management Pre/Post Hemodialysis:

Gyn Surgery:

EMR:

Diabetes Type I:

Diabetes Type II:

Blood Glucose Monitoring:

IV Insulin Protocols:

Management of Hypoglycemia:

Indwelling Insulin Pumps:

Pituitary Disorders:

ONCOLOGY:

Chemotherapy Administration:

Radiation Therapy:

Medical Oncology:

Surgical Oncology:

Radiation Implants:

Bone Marrow Transplant:

MEDICATIONS:

Antiarrhythmics:

Anticoagulants (IV, oral, & injection):

Anti-Depressants:

Anti-Hypertensives:

Anti-Psychotics:

Benzodiazepines:

Emergency Medications:

IV THERAPY:

Starting IVs:

Central Line Blood Draws:

Central Line/Implanted Line Care:

TPN & Lipids:

Blood Product Administration:

CARDIAC MONITORING & EMERG. RESPONSE:

Placement of Telemetry Leads:

Rhythm Interpretation:

Dysrhythmia Management:

Obtain 12 Lead EKG:

Use of Rapid Response Teams:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures:

Fall Risk Assessment/Prevention:

Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment/Prevention:

Restraints/Use of Least Restrictive Device:

Patient/Family Teaching:

Age Specific/Population-Based Care:

Interpretation and Communication of Lab Values:

Interpretation and Communication of Lab Values:

Specialty Beds:

ENDOCRINE METABOLIC:

Epic:

Cerner:

Eclipsys:

McKesson:

Meditech:

Other Computerized System:

Computerized Physician Order Entry:

Bar Coding for Medication Administration:

CERTIFICATIONS:

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