Telemetry Skills Checklists
NAME
LAST 4 OF SSN
DATE
I hereby certify that
ALL information I have provided 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)
CARDIAC
1
2
3
4
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Congestive Heart Failure
Post Open Heart (12-24
hours)
Carotid Endarterectomy
Post Vascular Surgery
Heart Transplant
Pacemaker -
Temporary/Permanent
Pacemaker - Epicardial
Sheath Removal
Heart Sounds
Rating Stars
(Click)
PULMONARY
1
2
3
4
Pneumonia
Respiratory Distress
COPD
Breath Sounds
Post Thoracic Surgery
Chest Tube Placement &
Management
Trach Management
Modes of Ventilation
(AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP)
Intubation/Extubation
External CPAP/BiPAP
Interpretation of Arterial
Blood Gases
Rating Stars
(Click)
NEUROLOGIC &
PSYCHIATRIC
1
2
3
4
Stroke Scale Assessment
CVA
Brain Injury
Post Craniotomy
Spinal Cord Injury
Seizure Disorders
ETOH/Drug Withdrawal
Rating Stars
(Click)
GASTROINTESTINAL
1
2
3
4
GI Bleeding
GI Surgery
Liver Failure
Pancreatitis
Liver Transplant
Pancreas Transplant
Rating Stars
(Click)
RENAL/GENITOURINARY
1
2
3
4
Renal Failure
Renal Surgery
Renal Transplant
Arteriovenous Fistula/Shunt
Nephrostomy Tubes
Peritoneal Dialysis
Rating Stars
(Click)
ENDOCRINE METABOLIC
1
2
3
4
Diabetes -
Hypo/Hyperglycemic Crisis
Pituitary Disorders
IV Insulin Protocols
Indwelling
Insulin Pumps
Rating Stars
(Click)
MEDICATIONS
1
2
3
4
Anti-Arrhythmics
Anticoagulants (IV, oral,
& injection)
Anti-Hypertensives
Anti-Psychotics
Anti-Seizure Medications
Benzodiazepines
Procedural Sedation
Diuretics
Emergency Medications
Inhaled Medications
Insulin
Titrate Vasoactive Drips
Manage Vasoactive Drips -
No Titration
Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics
(IV, oral, & injection)
Nitrates (Oral &
Topical)
Non-Opioid Analgesics (IV,
Oral, & Injection)
Reversal Agents
Steroids (IV, Oral,
Inhaled)
Automated Medication
Dispensing (i.e. Pyxis, Omnicell)
Rating Stars
(Click)
IV THERAPY
1
2
3
4
Starting Ivs
Central Line Blood Draws
Central Line/Implanted Line
Care
Arterial Line Management
TPN & Lipids
Blood Product
Administration
Administration of
Chemotherapy
Rating Stars
(Click)
CARDIAC MONITORING &
EMERG. RESPONSE
1
2
3
4
Dysrhythmia Interpretation
Dysrhythmia Management
Obtain 12 Lead EKG
Interpret 12 Lead EKG
Cardioversion
Defibrillation
Malignant Hyperthermia
Rating Stars
(Click)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS
1
2
3
4
National Patient Safety
Goals/Core Measures
Fall Risk
Assessment/Prevention
Pressure Ulcer Risk
Assessment/Prevention
Restraints/Use of Least
Restrictive Device
Patient/Family Teaching
Age
Specific/Population-Based Care
Isolation Precautions
Infection Prevention
Pain Assessment &
Management
Charge Experience
Interpretation and
Communication of Lab Values
Specialty Beds
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
EMR Conversion
YES
NO
CERTIFICATIONS
Expiry Date :
BLS
ACLS
PALS
PCCN
CCRN
Critical Care Course
Telemetry Certificate/Course
Other: Specify
Other: Specify