Skill Checklists

PACU

This checklist was electronically signed on (Today’s date)

Instructions: This checklist is meant to serve as a general guideline for our client facilities as to the level of your skills within your nursing specialty. Please use the scale below to describe your experience/expertise in each area listed below.

Proficiency Scale:

  • 1 = No Experience

  • 2 = Need Training

  • 3 = Able to perform with supervision

  • 4 = Able to perform independently

Pulmonary

Ventilator Management

Fresh Tracheostomy

Thoracotomy/Lobectomy/Pneumonectomy

Pneumothorax/Hemothorax

Laryngospasm

Pulmonary Embolism

COPD

ABG Interpretation

Neurologic

Post Craniotomy

Anterior/Posterior Spinal Fusion

Carotid Endardarectomy

Spine Surgery

CVA

Stroke Scale

Glascow Coma Scale

Spinal Precautions

Hypothermia Protocol

Hypo/Hyperthermia Blanket

Sedation Scales/Levels

Gastrointestinal

Pancreas/Liver Transplant

Colon Surgery

Colostomy/Ileostomy

ERCP

G Tube/J Tube Management

T Tube Management

RENAL/GENITOURINARY

Renal Surgery

TURP

Arteriovenous Fistula/Shunt

Nephrostomy Tubes

Endocrine / Metabolic

Diabetes - Hypo/Hyperglycemic Crisis

IV Insulin Protocols

Orthopedics

Laminectomy

Total Joint Replacement

Amputation

Open Reduction/Internal Fixation

General Orthopedic Surgeries

CPM/Traction

Circulation Checks

Wound Management

Surgical Drains

Wound Vac

Surgical Wound Assessment

Skin Assessment for Breakdown

Staging Decubitus Ulcers

Medications

Procedural Sedation

Anesthesia Medications

Anti-Arrhythmics

Anticoagulants

Anti-Hypertensives

Anti-Seizure Medications

Benzodiazepines

Emergency Medications

Insulin

Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics

Nitrates

Non-Opioid Analgesics

Reversal Agents

Steroids

Automated Medication Dispensing (i.e. Pyxis, Omnicell)

IV THERAPY

Starting Ivs

Central Line Blood Draws

Central Line/Implanted Line Care

Blood Product Administration

Cardiac Monitoring & Emerg. Response

Malignant Hyperthermia

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Dysrhythmia Management

12 Lead EKG

Professional Knowledge and Skills

National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures

Fall Risk Assessment/Prevention

Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment/Prevention

Age Specific/Population-Based Care

Pain Assessment & Management

Charge Experience

Interpretation and Communication of Lab Values

Specialty Beds

EMR

Epic

Cerner

Eclipsys

McKesson

Meditech

Other Computerized System

Computerized Physician Order Entry

Bar Coding for Medication Administration

PULMONARY

EMR Conversion - yes

Certifications

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Certification: CAPA or CPAN

Other: Specify

Age Specific Competencies

Infant (Birth - 1 year)

Preschooler (ages 2-5 years)

Childhood (ages 6-12 years)

Adolescents (ages 13-21 years)

Young Adults (ages 22-39 years)

Adults (ages 40-64 years)

Older Adults (ages 65-79 years)

Elderly (ages 80+ years)

I hereby certify that ALL information I have provided on this skills checklist and all other documentation is true and accurate. I understand and acknowledge that any misrepresentation or omission may result in disqualification from employment and/or immediate termination.