RN - Med/Surg - Telemetry

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Proficiency Scale

1 = No Experience

2 = Need Training

3 = Able to perform with supervision

4 = Able to perform independently

Cardiovascular Assessment

Auscultation (Rate/Rhythm) *

Blood Pressure/Non-Invasive *

Doppler *

Heart Sounds/Murmurs *

Pulses/Circulation Checks *

Cardiovascular Equipment & Procedures

Basic 12 Lead Interpretation *

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation *

Lead Placement *

Permanent Pacemaker *

Temporary Pacemaker *

Care of Patient with Cardiovascular Disease

Abdominal Aortic Bypass *

Aneurysm *

Angina *

Cardiac Arrest *

Cardiomyopathy *

Checking Alarm Settings/Machine *

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) *

Femoral-Popliteal Bypass *

Myocarditis *

Post-Acute Myocardial Infarction (24-48 Hours) *

Pre/Post Angioplasty *

Pre/Post Cardiac Catheter *

Post Cardiac Surgery *

Thrombophlebitis *

Drug Overdose/Delirium Tremens (DTs) *

Heart Transplant *

Cardiovascular Medications

Heparin Drip *

Oral Anticoagulants *

Oral and IVP Antihypertensives *

Oral and Topical Nitrates *

Pulmonary Assessment

Breath Sounds *

Rate and Work of Breathing *

Interpretation of Pulmonary Laboratory Results

Blood Chemistry *

Arterial Blood Gases *

Pulmonary Equipment & Procedures

Endotracheal Tube/Suctioning *

Nasal Airway/Suctioning *

Oropharyngeal/Suctioning *

Tracheostomy/Suctioning *

Sputum Specimen Collection *

Assist with Intubation *

Assist with Thoracentesis *

Assist with Set Up and Insertion of Chest Tube *

Measuring and Emptying Chest Tube *

Removal of Chest Tube *

Chest Physiotherapy *

Incentive Spirometry *

Ambu Bag and Mask *

External CPAP *

Assist with Extubation *

Care of Patients with Pulmonary Disease

Acute Pneumonia *

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) *

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) *

Patient with Mechanical Ventilator *

Pulmonary Edema/Hypertension *

Pulmonary Embolism *

Status Asthmaticus *

Tuberculosis *

Pulmonary Medications

Alupent (Metaproterenol) *

Aminophylline (Theophylline) *

Bronkosol (Isoetharine Hydrochloride) *

Corticosteroids *

Ventolin (Albuterol) *

Neurological Assessment

Cranial Nerves *

Glasgow Coma Scale *

Level of Consciousness *

Reflex/Motor Deficits *

Visual/Communication Deficits *

Neurological Equipment & Procedures

Assist with Lumbar Puncture *

Intracranial Pressure Monitoring *

Seizure Precautions *

Spinal Precautions *

Use of Hyper/Hypothermia Blanket *

Care of Patients with Neurological Disease

Aneurysm Precautions *

Basal Skull Fracture *

Closed Head Injury *

Coma *

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) *

Delirium Tremens (DTs) *

Encephalitis *

Increased ICP *

Meningitis *

Post Craniotomy *

Spinal Cord Injury *

Neurological Medications

Barbiturate *

Decadron (Dexamethasone) *

Dilantin (Phenytoin) *

Phenobarbital *

Valium (Diazepam) *

Gastrointestinal Assessments

Abdominal/Bowel Sounds *

Nutritional *

Fluid Balance *

Interpretation of Gastrointestinal Laboratory Results

Serum Ammonia *

Serum Amylase *

Liver Function Tests (LFTs) *

Gastrointestinal Equipment & Procedures

Administration of Tube Feeding *

Feeding Pump *

Management of Gastrostomy Tube *

Management of Jejunostomy Tube *

T-Tube *

TPN and Lipids Administration *

Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition (PPN) *

Placement of Nasogastric Tube *

Salem Sump to Suction *

Care of Patients with Gastrointestinal Disease

Bowel Obstruction *

Colostomy/Ileostomy *

GI Bleeding *

GI Surgery *

Hepatitis *

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases *

Liver Failure *

Paralytic Ileus *

Gastrointestinal Medications

Inderal (Propranolol) *

Kayexelate *

Lactulose (Cephulac) *

Pitressin (Vasopressin) *

Renal/Genitourinary Assessments

Arteriovenous Fistula/Shunt *

Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance *

Interpretation of Renal/Genitourinary Laboratory Results

BUN and Creatinine *

Serum Electrolytes *

Renal/Genitourinary Equipment and Procedures

Bladder Irrigation *

Insertion and Care of 3-Way Foley - Female *

Insertion and Care of 3-Way Foley - Male *

Routine Specimen Collection *

24-Hour Specimen Collection *

Care of Patients with Renal/Genitourinary Disease

Hemodialysis *

Nephrectomy *

Peritoneal Dialysis *

Renal Failure *

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) *

Urinary Tract Infection *

Endocrine/Metabolic Assessment

S/S Diabetic Coma *

S/S Insulin Reaction *

Endocrine/Metabolic Equipment and Procedures

Blood Glucose Measuring *

Performing Finger Stick *

Care of Patients with Endocrine/Metabolic Disease

Diabetes Mellitus *

Diabetic Ketoacidosis *

Disorders of Adrenal Gland (e.g., Addison's Disease) *

Disorders of Pituitary Gland (e.g., Diabetes Insipidus) *

Drug Overdose *

Hyperthyroidism (Graves Disease) *

Hypothyroidism *

Insulin Shock *

Orthopedic Assessment

Circulation Checks *

Gait *

Range of Motion *

Skin *

Orthopedic Equipment and Procedures

Continuous Passive Motion Devices *

Cane *

Cervical Collar *

Gait Belt *

Prosthetic *

Transfer Boards *

Walker *

Wound Assessment

Skin for Impending Breakdown *

Stasis Ulcers *

Surgical Wound Healing *

Wound Equipment and Procedures

Application of Steristrips *

Air Fluidized, Low Air Loss Beds *

Sterile Dressing Changes *

Wound Care/Irrigations *

Care of Patient with Wound

Pressure Sores *

Staged Decubitus Ulcers *

Surgical Wounds with Drain(s) *

Traumatic Wounds *

Interpretation of Infectious Diseases Laboratory Results

CBC *

SMA7 *

Infectious Diseases Equipment and Procedures

Fever Management *

Isolation *

Care of Patient with Infectious Diseases

HIV/AIDS *

Phlebotomy/IV Therapy Equipment and Procedures

Auto Transfusion *

Administration of Cryoprecipitate *

Administration of Packed Red Blood Cells *

Administration of Plasma/Albumin *

Administration of Whole Blood *

Drawing Venous Blood *

Starting Angiocath IVs *

Starting Butterfly IVs *

Starting Heparin Lock *

Care of Patient with IVs

Angiography *

Broviac/Hickman *

Groshong *

PICC *

Pericardiocentesis *

Pain Assessment

Pain Level/Tolerance *

Care of Patient with Pain

Epidural Anesthesia/Analgesia *

IV Conscious Sedation *

Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA pump) *

Care of Patient with Trauma/Shock

Suicide Precautions *

Disaster Protocols *

Charge Experience *

Dehydration *

Electrocution *

Gun Shot/Stab Wounds *

Hazardous Material Exposure *

Radiation Exposure *

Anaphylactic Shock *

Cardiogenic Shock *

Hypovolemic Shock *

Neurogenic Shock *

Septic Shock *

Burns: Rule of Nines *

First Degree Burns *

Second Degree Burns *

Third Degree Burns *

Automated Medication Dispensing Systems

Accudose *

Metro *

Omnicell *

Promanager Rx *

Pyxis *

eMAR *

Electronic Documentation

AllScripts *

Care360 *

Cerner *

CPSI *

eClinicalWorks *

Eclipsys *

EPIC *

MACLAB *

McKesson/Paragon *

Meditech *

PACS *

Quadramed *

Soarian *

Age Specific Competencies

Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days) *

Infant (30 days - 1 year) *

Toddler (1 year to 3 years) *

Preschooler (3 years to 5 years) *

School age children (5 years to 12 years) *

Adolescents (12 years to 18 years) *

Young Adults (18 years to 39 years) *

Middle Adults (39 years to 64 years) *

Older Adults (64 years to 79 years) *

Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) *

RN - Med/Surg - Telemetry

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