CYNET_SYSTEMS_MAIN_LOGO.gif   REGISTERED NURSE LONG TERM ACUTE CARE CHECKLIST
   NAME    
   LAST 4 OF SSN      
   DATE    
I hereby certify that ALL information I have provided to IMCS Group 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.  
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

 
       
Rating Stars (Click) Cardiovascular 1 2 3 4  
Assessment:  
Auscultation (rate, rhythm)  
Blood Pressure, Non-Invasive  
Doppler  
Heart Sounds/ Murmurs  
Pulses/ Circulation Checks  
 Care of Patient with:  
Abdominal Aortic Bypass  
Aneurysm  
Angina  
Oral & IVP Antihypertensives  
Cardiac Arrest  
Oral Anticoagulants  
Cardiomyopathy  
Carotid Endarterectomy  
Femoral-popliteal Bypass  
Myocarditis  
Post Acute MI (24-48 hours)  
Post Angioplasty  
Post Cardiac Cath  
Post Cardiac Surgery  
Thrombophlebitis  
Medications:  
Oral & Topical Nitrates  
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)  
Rating Stars (Click) Cardiovascular cont'd - Telemetry: 1 2 3 4  
Basic 12 Lead Interpretation  
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation  
Lead Placement  
Pacemaker:  
Permanent  
Temporary  
Endocrine/ Metabolic - Assessment:  
S/S Diabetic Coma  
S/S Insulin Reaction  
Care of Patient with:  
Diabetes Mellitus  
Disorders of Adrenal Gland   
Disorders of Pituitary Gland  
Hyperthyroidism   
Hypothyroidism  
Thyroidectomy  
Administration/ Teaching of Medications:  
Insulin  
Oral Hypoglycemics  
Steroids  
Thyroid  
Blood Glucose Equipment & Procedures:  
Electronic Measuring Device  
Performing Finger Stick  
Visual Blood Glucose Strips  
Indwelling Insulin Pump  
Rating Stars (Click) Gastrointestinal cont'd 1 2 3 4  
Interpretation of Blood Chemistry  
Assessment:  
Abdominal/ Bowel Sounds  
Fluid Balance  
Nutritional  
Care of Patient with:  
Bowel Obstruction  
Colostomy/ Ileostomy  
Nutritional  
GI Surgery  
Hepatitis  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease  
Invasive Diagnostic Testing  
Liver Failure  
Paralytic Ileus  
Equipment & Procedures:  
Flexible Feeding Tube  
Placement of Nasogastric Tube  
Salem Sump to Suction  
Administration of Tube Feeding:  
Feeding Pump  
Gravity Feeding  
Saline Lavage  
Management of :  
Gastrostomy Tube  
Jejunostomy Tube  
T-Tube  
Rating Stars (Click) Infectious Diseases 1 2 3 4  
 Interpretation of Lab Results:  
Blood Count  
Care of Patient with:  
AIDS  
Hepatitis  
Lyme Disease  
Equipment & Procedures:  
Fever Management  
Isolation  
Rating Stars (Click) Neurological 1 2 3 4  
Administration of Anticonvulsants  
Assessment:  
Glasgow Coma Scale  
Level of Consciousness  
Care of Patient with:  
Aneurysm Precautions  
Basal Skull Fracture  
Closed Head Injury  
Coma  
CVA  
DTs  
Encephalitis  
Externalized VP Shunts  
Meningitis  
Neuromuscular Disease  
Post Craniotomy  
Seizures  
Rating Stars (Click) Neurological cont'd - Equipment & Procedures 1 2 3 4  
Assist with Lumbar Puncture  
Hyper/ Hypothermia Blanket  
Rating Stars (Click) Oncology 1 2 3 4  
Assessment:  
Nutritional Status  
Pain Control  
Interpretation of Lab Results:  
Blood Chemistry  
Blood Counts  
Care of Patient with:  
Bone Marrow Transplant  
Fresh Oncologic Surgery  
Inpatient Chemotherapy  
Inpatient Hospice  
Leukemia  
Radiation Implant  
Equipment & Procedures:  
Reverse Isolation  
Rating Stars (Click) Orthopedics 1 2 3 4  
Assessment:  
Gait  
Range of Motion  
Skin  
Rating Stars (Click) Orthopedics cont'd 1 2 3 4  
Care of Patient with:  
Amputation  
Arthroscopic Surgery  
Cast  
Osteoporosis  
Pinned Fractures  
Rheumatic/ Arthritic Disease  
Total Hip Replacement  
Total Knee Replacement  
Equipment & Procedures:  
Continuous Passive Motion Devices  
Traction  
Support Devices:  
Cane  
Cervical Collar  
Gait Belt  
Prosthetic  
Sling  
Transfer Boards  
Walker  
Wheelchair  
Rating Stars (Click) Pain Management 1 2 3 4  
Assessment of Pain Level/ Tolerance  
Care of Patient with:  
Epidural Anesthesia/ Analgesia  
IV Conscious Sedation  
Narcotic Analgesia  
Patient Controlled Analgesia   
Rating Stars (Click) Phlebotomy/ IV Therapy 1 2 3 4  
Drawing Blood from Central Line  
Drawing Venous Blood  
Use of Blood/ Blood Products  
Equipment & Procedures:  
Albumin  
Cryoprecipitate  
Packed Red Blood Cells  
Plasma  
Whole Blood  
Starting IVs:  
Angiocath  
Butterfly  
Heparin Lock  
Care of Patient with:  
Central Line- Broviac  
Central Line- Groshong  
Central Line- Hickman  
Central Line- Portacath  
Central Line- Quinton  
Peripheral Line/ Dressing  
Rating Stars (Click) Pulmonary 1 2 3 4  
Assessment:  
Breath Sounds  
Rate and Work of Breathing  
Interpretation of Lab Results:  
Blood Chemistry  
Blood Gases  
Rating Stars (Click) Pulmonary cont'd - O2 Therapy & Medication Delivery 1 2 3 4  
Bag and Mask  
External CPAP  
Face Masks  
Inhalers  
Nasal Cannula  
Portable O2 Tank  
Trach Collar  
Rating Stars (Click) Renal/ Genitourinary 1 2 3 4  
Assessment:  
Arterio Venous Fistula/ Shunt  
Fluid Balance  
Interpretation of Lab Results:  
BUN & Creatinine  
Electrolytes  
Care of Patient with:  
Hemodialysis  
Nephrectomy  
Peritoneal Dialysis  
Renal Failure  
Renal Transplant  
TURP  
Urinary Diversion  
Ileal Conduit Nephrostomy  
Urinary Tract Infection  
Rating Stars (Click) EMR 1 2 3 4  
Epic  
Cerner  
Eclipsys  
McKesson  
Meditech  
Other Computerized System  
Computerized Physician Order Entry  
Bar Coding for Medication Administration  
MY EXPERIENCE IS PRIMARILY IN:  
Unit No. of Years Unit No. of Years  
BURN POST PARTUM  
CRITICAL UNIT LABOR & DELIVERY  
PACU NEWBORN NURSERY  
NEUROLOGY LEVEL II NICU  
TELEMETRY LEVEL III NICU  
MEDICAL PICU  
SURGICAL  PEDIATRICS  
ONCOLOGY OB/GYN  
ORTHOPEDICS PSYCHIATRY  
OPERATING ROOM RRT  
EMERGENCY ROOM CRT  
TRAUMA CENTER LEVEL 1    
COMMUNITY ER    
RURAL ER    
Rating Stars (Click) AGE APPROPRIATE CARE 1 2 3 4  
Newborn/Neonatal (birth – 30 days)  
Infant (30 days-1 year)  
Toddler (1-3 years)  
Preschool (3-5 years)  
School Age Children (5-12 years)  
Adolescent (12-17 years)  
Young Adults (18-44 years)  
Middle Adults (45-64 years)  
Older Adults (>65 years)  
Rating Stars (Click) Ability to: 1 2 3 4  
Adapt Care to Incorporate Normal Growth & Development  
Adapt Method & Terminology of Patient Instructions to their Age, Comprehension and Maturity Level  
Ensure a Safe Environment Reflecting Specific Needs  
Understand the Different Medications, Dosages and Possible Side Effects for Age Group  
Administer Medications Properly