Skill Checklists
Cath Lab Rn
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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
Universal Precautions
Care of Patient in Isolation
Care of Patient with Bleeding Precautions
Care of Patient with Neutropenic Precautions
Care of Patient in Restraints
Cardiac Monitoring - Basic
Cardiac Monitoring - Advanced
Interpretation of Arrhythmias
Emergency Medications (ACLS)
Pediatric Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest
Adult Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest
End of Life Care
Crash Carts
Defibrillators
Automated Medication Dispensing Systems
Computerized Documentation
Abnormal Heart Sounds
Murmurs
Peripheral Pulse/Circulation Checks
Use of Doppler
Blood Pressure - Invasive
Blood Pressure - Non-Invasive
Evaluate Chest Pain
Basic 12 Lead EKG Interpretation
Arrhythmia Interpretation
Lead Placement: 5 Electrodes
Lead Placement: I, II, V-leads
Lead Placement: Lead II and MCL
Set up and Perform 12 Lead EKG
Rhythm Strip Interpretation
Biopsy
Handoff Reports
Left Heart Caths
Right Heart Caths
Coronary Intervention
Hematoma Recognition & Management
Coronary Atherectomy
IVUS
Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
EP Study
Ablation
Rotablator
FFR
Cardiac Enzymes
GFR Bun Creatinine
Coagulation Studies
Chemistries
Central Line
Arterial Line
Swanz-Ganz Catheter
Assess Lung Sounds
Pulse Oximetry
Set Up Oxygen Delivery Devices
Obtain and Interpret ABG's
Obtain and Interpret Mixed Venous Gases
Assist with Intubation
Neuro Assessment
Assess Sensory, Motor, Speech Function
Glasgow Coma Scale
Contrast Media
Sedation Meds
Reversal Meds
Anticoagulation
Thrombolytics
Lopressor (Metroprolol)
Dilatiazem HCL (Cardizem)
Verapamil (Calan)
Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin)
Adenocard (Adenosine)
Amiodarone (Cardarone)
Corvert (Ibutilide)
Lidocaine
Pronestyl
Atropine
Sodium Nitroprusside (Nipride)
Inocor (Amrinone)
Milrinone (Primacor)
Adrenalin (Epinephrine)
Dobutrex (Dobutamine)
Dopamine Hydrochloride
Sodium Bicarbonate
Furosemide (Lasix)
Insulin
IV Antibiotics
Femoral Arterial Sheath
Femoral Venous Sheath
Brachial Arterial Sheath
Radial Arterial Sheath
Manual Pressure Hold
Hematoma Recognition/Mgmt
Closure Devices
Application of Sterile Pressure Dressing
Allen Test
Radiation Safety
Maintain Sheaths in Place
Skin Prep and Clipping
Aseptic Technique
Knowledge of Pediatric Cardiac Anomalies
Identify Sudden Change in LOC
Post Procedure/Recovery
Cardiac Catheterization - Adult (R/L)
Cardiac Catheterization - Peds (R/L)
Permanent Pacemaker
Temporary Epicardial/Transthoracic Pacing
Temporary External Pacing
Temporary Transvenous Pacing
Peripheral
Cardiac Interventional Procedures
Emergency Cardioversion
Anaphylaxis (Contras Media)
Vasovagal Response
Sepsis/Septic Shock
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiogenic Shock
Embolism
Myocardial Infarction
TIA
Aortic Dissection
Cardiac/Respiratory
Emergency Defibrillation
Cardiac Cath - Adult (R/L)
Cardiac Cath - Peds (R/L)
Temporary Pacing
AICD Pacemakers/Biventricular Pacer
Angioplasty/PCI
Arrhythmia Ablation
Thrombolysis
AngioJet
Rotational Coronary Atherectomy
Cardiac Biopsy
Pericardiocentesis
Chest Tube Placement
Valvuloplasty
IABP
TEE
CAVH
Controlled Cardioversion
Closure of ASD
Closure of VSD
Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale
Tilt Table Testing
Brachytherapy
Intravascular Ultrasound
Shunt Detection and Calculation
Left Ventricular Assist Device
Right Ventricular Assist Device
Angiography
Valvuplasty
Closure of Patent Forament Ovale
Emergency Procedures
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (1 month to 1 year)
Toddler (1 year to 3 years)
Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)
School Age Child (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)
Cannon Alphenix
Cerner
Epic
GE
Mac Lab
McKesson
Meditech
Phillips
Shimadzu
Siemens
Siemens Artis Zeego
Toshiba
Xper
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