Skill Checklists

    ICU RN Skills Checklist

    CARDIAC

    Defibrillation/Cardioversion

    Assisting with Insertion of Central Lines

    Pacemakers‐External

    Permanent or Temporary Pacemaker

    Cardiac Arrest/CPR

    A‐Line (Transducer setup‐D/C)

    Swan Ganz (Transducer setup‐D/C)

    Balloon Pump (IABP)

    SVO2 Monitoring

    Automatic Internal Cardioverter Defib

    CARE OF PATIENT WITH

    Aneurysm

    Acute MI/Unstable Angina

    Cardiogenic/Hypovolemic Shock

    Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery

    Heart Transplant

    PTCA

    COPD

    ARDS

    Pulmonary Embolism

    Pulmonary Edema

    Pneumonia

    Inhalation Injuries

    CVA

    Seizure Disorder

    Overdose

    Neuro Injury/Trauma

    Pre/Post Neuro Surgery

    Cranial Hemorrhage

    Aphasia

    Multiple Sclerosis

    Pancreatitis

    GI Bleed

    Esophageal Bleeding

    Bowel Obstruction

    Liver Transplant

    Paralitic Ileus

    TURP

    Shunts and Fistulas

    Nephrectomy

    Renal Transplant

    Renal Trauma

    USE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOLLOWING

    Atropine

    Bretylol

    Bumex

    Digoxin

    Dopamine

    Dobutrex

    Inderal

    Inocor

    Isuprel

    Lidocaine

    Neosynephrine/Nipride

    NTG

    Pronestyl

    Titrate Morphine

    Verapamil

    Valium

    Steroids

    Thrombolitic Agents

    Prep/Titration of Emergency Drugs

    Aminophylline

    Corticosteroids

    Bronkosol

    Ventolin

    Alupent

    Decadron

    Dilantin

    Magnesium Sulfate

    Phenobarbital

    Versed

    RESPIRATORY

    Lung Transplant

    Establishing an Airway

    Pulse Oximetry

    Interpretation of ABG

    Drawing ABG Blood Sample from A‐Line

    Incentive Spirometer

    NEUROLOGY

    Assessment of Neuro Signs

    Use of Glascow Coma Scale

    Seizure Precautions

    Assist with Lumbar Puncture

    ICP Monitoring

    Crutchfield Tongs

    Halo Traction

    Stryker Frame

    Assessment of Sensory‐Motor Function

    Cervical Traction

    Cranial Nerve Assessment

    LOC Assessment

    Pre/Post Neuro Surgical Care

    Visual Acuity Measurement

    VASCULAR

    Peripheral Pulses

    Fluid Overload

    Starting IV's

    Subcutaneous Central Line

    Hickman/Broviac/Groshong Catheters

    Mainenance of Heparin Lock

    TPN/Hyperalimentation

    Air Occlusive Dressing

    Infusion Pump

    Peritoneal Dialysis

    Hemodialysis

    Heparin Drip ‐ Precautions and Maintenance

    GASTROINTESTINAL

    NG Tube Insertion

    Gastronomy Tube

    Jejunoostomy Tube

    Enterostomal Care

    GENITO URINARY/RENAL

    Foley Catheter Insertion

    GU Irrigations

    Nephrostomy Tube

    Suprapubic Tube

    Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement

    OTHER

    Oncology

    Chemotherapy

    Isolation Techniques

    Hyperbaric Oxygenation

    Fingerstick Blood Glucose monitoring

    EQUIPMENT

    Bear I

    Bear II

    Bear V

    Bennett 7200

    CPAP

    Emerson

    EMV

    MA-I

    MA-II

    Monihan

    Ohio 560

    PEEP

    Pressure Pre‐Set

    Servo 900b

    Servo 900c

    Servo 900e

    Siemens

    Hewlett‐Packard

    Spacelab

    Marquette

    Mennen

    Lifecare

    Nihon‐Koder

    AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

    Infant (Birth - 1 year)

    Preschooler (ages 2-5 years)

    Childhood (ages 6-12 years)

    Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)

    Young adult (ages 22-39 years)

    Adult (ages 40-64 years)

    Older adult (ages 65-79 years)

    Elderly (ages 80+ years)

    CERTIFICATIONS

    BLS

    5

    CNRN

    5

    ACLS

    5

    CCRN

    5

    Other:

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