Telemetry RN Skills - CrossMed Healthcare

Skills Checklist

Tele/Stepdown/PCU

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Tele/Stepdown/PCU Skills

1 = No theory and/or experience 2 = Limited Experience 3 = Experienced/minimal support needed to perform 4 = Proficient

Age of Patients Cared For
Newborn/ Neonate (birth to 30 days)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Infant (1 month to 1 year)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Toddler (1 year to 3 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
School Age Child (5 years to 12 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adolescents (12 years to 18 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Young Adults (18 years to 39 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Middle Adults (39 years to 64 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Older Adults (64 years to 79 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
General Skills
Standard Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Isolation Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pediatric Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adult Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Crash Carts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Defibrillators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patients in Restraints*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pain Management*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Automated Med Dispensing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care Planning and Discharge Planning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Patient/Family Education*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Patient Head to Toe Assessment*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dressing Changes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtaining Cultures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Administration of Blood and Blood Products*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PCA Pumps*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Infusion Pumps*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Calculate mcg/min and mcg/kg/min*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Titrating Medications*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Moderate/Conscious Sedation and Reversal Agents*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IV Therapy
Initiate Peripheral IV*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Discontinue Peripheral IV*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Central Line Blood Draw*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PICC Line Blood Draw*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PICC Line Care and Maintenance*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Neuro General Skills and Care of Patient with
Assessment of Neuro Signs*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Glasgow Coma Scale*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Seizure Precautions and Seizure Activities*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Lumbar Puncture*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Halo Traction*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CVA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Overdose*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Neuro/Head Injury*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pre/Post Neuro Surgery*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cranial Hemorrhage*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Multiple Sclerosis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post-Op AV Shunt*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Medication Knowledge and Use of
Decadron*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dilantin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Magnesium Sulfate*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Phenobarbital*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Steroids*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Valium*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Versed*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac General Skills and Care of Patient
Auscultation of Cardiac Sounds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dopplers*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interpretation of 12 lead EKG*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interpretation of Arrhythmias*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Defibrillation/Cardioversion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Permanent Pacemaker*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Temporary Pacemaker*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
AICD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Art-Line *
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sheath Removal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interpretation of Cardiac Enzymes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Angina*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CHF*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post MI*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pre/Post Cardiac Cath*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Open Sternal Wound*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Heart Transplant*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Medication Knowledge and Use of
Atropine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Diuretics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Digoxin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dopamine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dobutrex*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Heparin Drip*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Inderal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Inocor*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Isuprel*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lidocaine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nipride*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nitroglycerin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pronestyl*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Morphine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Thrombolytic Agents*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Magnesium Sulfate*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Versed*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Prep/Titration of Emergency Drugs*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Respiratory General Skills
Establishing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ambuing Techniques*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Administration of O2*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chest Tubes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulse Oximetry*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interpretation of ABG*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Use of IPPB*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Incentive Spirometer*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Oral Suctioning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nasotracheal Suctioning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ET Suctioning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Knowledge and Use of
Aminophylline*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Corticosteroids*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bronchodilators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Genitourinary/Renal General Skills
Foley/Straight Catheter Insertion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
GU Irrigations (Continuous and Intermittent)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nephrostomy Tube*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Suprapubic Tube*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Genitourinary/Renal Care of Patient with
TURP*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Shunts and Fistulas*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nephrectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Renal Transplant*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Renal Failure*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Peritoneal Dialysis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemodialysis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Renal Trauma*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Endocrine General Skill and Patient Care with
Diabetic Teaching*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hyper/Hypoglycemia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Diabetic Ketoacidosis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vascular General Skills
Peripheral Pulses*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dopplers*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Peripheral IV Insertion, Care and Maintenance*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care and Maintenance of Central Lines*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assisting with Insertion of Central Lines*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with IV Cutdown*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Other
Care of Patient with Trauma Wounds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Oncology Patient*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chemotherapy  Administration*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patient with Burns*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patient with HIV/AIDS*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Suicide Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post Mortem Cares*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
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Skills Checklist

Tele/Stepdown/PCU

Tele/Stepdown/PCU Skills

Age of Patients Cared For

General Skills

IV Therapy

Neuro General Skills and Care of Patient with

Medication Knowledge and Use of

Cardiac General Skills and Care of Patient

Medication Knowledge and Use of

Respiratory General Skills

Knowledge and Use of

Genitourinary/Renal General Skills

Genitourinary/Renal Care of Patient with

Endocrine General Skill and Patient Care with

Vascular General Skills

Other