Skill Checklists

LPN / LVN Competency

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

Medications Administration - General Medication Administration

Intramuscular Injections

Z-Track Injections

Ophtalmic Drops

Nasal Drops

Topical Ointments

Emergency Meds-Crash cart

Heparin Lock

Subcultaneous Injections

Intradermal

Inhalers

Vaginal Suppositiories

Ophthalmic Ointments

Oral Medications

Rectal Suppositories

Intravenous - General Intervenous

Starting an IV

Change IV tubing

Discontinuing an IV

Piggyback Administration

Plasma

Packed RCB

Regulate Flow

Medication Addition

Whole Blood Administration

Serum Albumin

Platelets

CVP Line

Chemo-therapy

IV Push Drugs

Hyperalimentation

Maintain IV Site

Infection Control - General Infection Control

Knowledge of Universal Precautions

Knowledge of Waste Disposal

Proper Disposal of Sharps

Cleaning of Equipment

Care of Patient in Reverse isolation

Management of Patient in Respiratory isolation

Assessment - General Assessment

Perform Neurological Assessment

Performa Cardiovasicular Assessment

Perform Genitourinary Assessment

Perform Respiratory Assessment

Perform Maskuloskelatal Assesment

Management of the Patient with Drug Interaction/ Allergic Reaction

Management of Patient with Cardio Pulmornary Arrest

Body Mechanics / Transfer -General Body Mechanics / Transfer

Lifting and Pulling

Transfer to Chair

Tranfer Patient to and from Gurney

Turning and Postioning

Transfer Patient to Wheelchair

Transfer Patient to and from Toilet

Restraints - General Restraints

Observation of Patients in Restraints

Documentation

Application of Soft Limb Restraints

Application of Posey Restraints

Knowledgeable of Safety Guidelines for Patients in Restraints

Application of Leather Restraints

Equipment- General Equipment

Hemovac / Davol Suction Pump

Care of Patient with PCA (Patient Control Anesthesia) Pump

Infusion Devices (Volumetric Pump)

Venturi Mask

Management of Trach Collar

Knowledge of USe of Bed Scale

Management of Oxygen Mask

ABG Kits

Use of Hoyer Lamp

Use of Heart Lamp

Use of Blood Glucose Monitors

Use of Wall Suction

Alternate Pressure Mattress

Humidifiers

Use of Corstavac Suction

Knowledge of Use of Heating Pad

Assist with / Set up of Water Seal Suction

Knowledge of USE of Incentive Spriometer

Pieurevac/ Emerson Suction

Knowledge of Use of Egg crate Mattress

Enteral Pump

Management of Nasal Cannula

Ue of Ambu - Bag

Application of TED Hose

Specimen Collection - General

Obtain Urine for Specific gravity

Obtain Sputum Specimen

Instruct Patient / Assist with Clean

Obtain Stool Hemocuit

Catch/ Midstream Urine Specimen

Obtain Foley Catheter Specimen

Perform Straight Catherterization

Collect 24 Hour Urine Spicemen

Obtain Urine Culture

Procedures - General Producures

Perform Personal Hygiene / Oral Care

Administer Fleets Enema

Perform Wet to Dry Dressings

Perform Bladder Irrigation

Management of Leviene Tube

Management of Jejunostomy

Management of Chest Tube

Perform Oral Suctioning

Perform Wound Irrigation

Perform Sterile Dressing Changes

Perform NG Tube Feeding

Set up / Instruct Patient in Sitz Bath

Administer Tap/ Saline Enema

Administer Soap Suds Enema

Administer Douches

Perform Catheterization (female & male)

Adminstrater Oil Retention Enema

Perform Ostomy Care

Perform Nasal Suctioning

Management of Nephrostomy Catheter

Communication/ Documentation -General

Performing Team Lead Duties

Giving Tape Report

Giving Oral Report

Making Assigments

Reporting on Assigned Patients

Making Rounds

Age Specific

Infant (Birth to 1 year)

Toddler (1-3 years)

Pre-school (3-6 years)

School Age (6-12 years)

Adolescent (12-18 years)

Young Adult (18-30 years)

Elderly (>60 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.