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Stat Staff Professionals - Emergency Room Skills Checklist
 

 

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This checklist is for use by Emergency Room nurses with more than one year experience in their discipline and specialty.

Level of Proficiency
1. Can function independently with 2 or more year experience
2. 1-2 years experience but may need some review
3. Limited or no experience or theory only

PLACE THE NUMBER OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN EACH AREA:

ICU:   
ER:   
If other, please specify:

How Many years have you been a nurse:

How many total years have you worked in the Emergency Room:
 
Have you had a formal Emergency Room (consortium)?:   
Did you receive a certificate of completion?:   
Have you had an Arrythmia/EKG course?:   
Are you I.V. Certified?:   
Do you have a current licensed in NY?:   
 
CARDIOVASCULAR 1 2 3
Interpreting 12-Lead EKG
Arrythmia Interpretation
Initiate CPR
Emergency Drugs (IV Push)
Defibrillation
Cardioversion, Assist
Assist with insertion/Changing and tubing/Monitoring of Regular IV's
Assist with insertion/Changing and tubing/Monitoring of Arterial Lines
Assist with insertion/Changing and tubing/Monitoring of Swan Ganz
Assist with insertion/Changing and tubing/Monitoring of Triple Lumen
Assist with insertion/Changing and tubing/Monitoring of Use of Antiarrythmics
Assist with insertion/Changing and tubing/Monitoring of (Bolus continue. Infusion)
Setting up Epi-cardial Pacing Wires
Care with a Patient with Acute Angina
Care for Patients presenting with an MI's
Care for Patients presenting with an Aneurysm
Care for Patients with Hypovolemic Shock
Care for Patients with Septic Shock
Care for Patients with Cardiac Arrest
Titration of Drugs Epinephrine
Titration of Drugs Dopamine
Titration of Drugs Dobutamine
Titration of Drugs Nitroglycerine
Titration of Drugs Isuprel
Titration of Drugs Levophed
Titration of Drugs Neosynepherine
Titration of Diltiazem
Administration of Metoprolol
Administration of TPA
Administration of Labetolol
Administration of Adenosine
Administration of Atropine
Administration of Bicarbonate
Administration of Verapramil
Interpretation of Cardiac Enzymes & Isoenzymes
Interpretation of Coagulation Studies
 

RESPIRATORY 1 2 3
Assist with Intubation
Assist with Extubation
ABG's Obtaining from A-Line
ABG's Obtaining from Arterial Stick
Assessment/Understanding of Ventilators
Assist w/Chest Tube Insertion
Troubleshooting ventilator alarms
Independently Wean & Extubate
Ventilation Management
Trach Care
Care of patients with Pulmonary Edema
Care of patients with Laryngospasm
Identification/intervention/ Pneumothorax
O2 therapy and medication delivery Face Mask/Nasal Cannula
02 Therapy Trach collar ET Tube
Care of Patient with COPD
Care of patient with fresh tracheostomy
Care of patient with pulmonary embolism
Care of patient with status asthmaticus
Care of patient with Tuberculosis
Care of patient with acute pneumonia
Administration of Ventolin, corticosteroids
 
NEURO 1 2 3
Neuro Assessment/Glassgo Coma Scale
ICP Monitoring/Interpretation
Care of Patients with Closed Head injury
Care of Patients with CVA
Care of Patients with Multiple Trauma
Care of Patients with Spinal cord Injury
Care of Patients with Seizure precautions
Care of patients with Aneurysm Precautions
Care of Patients with DT's
Care of Patient with Encephalitis
Care of Patient with Meningitis
Care of patient with Spinal Cord Injury
Adminstration of the drug Solumedrol
Care of Patient with Barbituate Induced Coma
Administration of the Drug Decadron
Administration of the Drug Dilantin
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
 
GI-GU 1 2 3
Care of Patients with GI Bleeds
Care of Patients with Multiple Abdominal Wounds
Care of Patients with Multiple Abdominal Drains
Care of Patients with Ileostomy/Colostomy
Care of Patients with Acute Renal Failure
Care of Patients with Hemodialysis
Care of Patients with Peritoneal Dialysis
Care of Patients with Bowel Obstruction
Care of Patients with Liver Failure
Interpretation Lab results Ammonia Amylase
Management of Balloon Tamponade (Sengstaken Blakemore)
Management of Feeding tubes
Administration of antispasmodic
Administration of Antiemetics
Administration of ipecac charcoal
Assessment of AV Fistula/shunt/graft
Intepretation of Lab Results BUN & Creatinine
Interpretation of Serum Electrolytes
Insertion of straight and foley catheter
Insertion of a Nasogastric Tube
Saline Lavage
Care of Patient with DKA
Care of Patient with Insulin Shock
Management of patient on Insulin Pump or Drip
       
ORTHOPEDICS 1 2 3
Assist with placement of cast
Assist with Cane/Crutch
Assist with Cervical Collar
Care of patient with Ankle Brace/Splint
Care of patient with Knee Imbolizer
Circulation Checks
Care of patient with Cast
       
WOUND MANAGEMENT/SURGICAL 1 2 3
Application of Steri Strips
Assist with Staples/Sutures-Removal Included
Culdocentesis tray
       
EENT 1 2 3
Set up flourescent/Woods Lamp Exam
Ear Irrigation
Eye Irrigation
Nasal Packing
       
TRAUMA/SHOCK 1 2 3
Champion Trauma Score
Poison Index
Triage
Air transport of Trauma Patient
Care of Patient with Animal, Human,Bite
Care of Patient with Venomous Snake,Spider
Burns rule of nines
Traumatic intubations
First-Second-Third Degree Burns
Dehydration
Electrocution
Gunshot Stab/Wound
Hazardous material Exposure
Heat Exhaustian/Stroke
Major Trauma
Minor Trauma
Radiation Exposure
Traumatic Amputation
       
PEDIATRICS 1 2 3
Child abuse/recognition/reporting
Obtaining consent to treat
Pediatric Arrest
Care of Patient with Epiglottitis
Care of Patient with near drowning
Care of Patient with Overdose/poison ingestion
Care of Patient with Status Asthmaticus
Care of Patient with Status Epilecticus
       
WOMEN'S HEALTH 1 2 3
Assist with Pelvic Exam
Pelvic tray
Rape Kit
Reporting Acts of Violence
Care of Patient with Abruptio Placentia/Previa
Care of Patient with DIC
Care of Patient with Hemorrhage
Care of Patient with Precipitus Delivery
Care of Patient with Preeclampsia/eclampsia
Care of Patient with Spontaneous Abortion
       

MISCELLANEOUS 1 2 3
Care of Patient With Hyperthermia/Hypothermia
AMA Procedures
Care of MVA's
Administration of PRBC's
Administration of Plasma/Albumin/Cryo
Care of Patient with Anaphylactic Shock
Care of Patient with Suicide Precautions
Care of Patient for Organ/Tissue Donation

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