Pediatric Skills
Checklist
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)
WORK SETTINGS
1
2
3
4
Pediatric MedSurg
Pediatric Step
Down/Telemetry
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Ortho
Pediatric Neuro
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CARDIOVASCULAR
1
2
3
4
Congenital Heart
Disease/Repair
Pre Cardiac Surgery
Post Cardiac Surgery
Heart Sounds
Rating Stars
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PULMONARY
1
2
3
4
Reactive Airway Disease
RSV
Tuberculosis
Esophageal Atresia
Epiglottitis
Tonsillitis
Laryngotracheobronchitis
(Croup)
ENT Surgery
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Tracheostomy Management
Oral Suctioning
Deep Suctioning
Management of Chest Tubes
Apnea Monitor
Home Ventilator Therapy
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NEUROLOGIC/ORTHOPEDIC
1
2
3
4
Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Seizure Disorders
Meningitis
Neuromuscular Disease
Extremity Fracture/Cast
Post Vertebral Surgery
Traction - General
Traction - Halo
Pin Care
VP
Shunts/Internal/External
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GASTROINTESTINAL
1
2
3
4
Cleft Lip/Palate
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colostomy/Ileostomy
Surgical Drains
Failure to Thrive
Feeding Intolerance
Gastroenteritis/Dehydration
Bowel Obstruction
Short Gut Syndrome
Breastfeeding
Support/Handling of Breast Milk
Rating Stars
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RENAL/GENITOURINARY
1
2
3
4
Circumcision
Testicular Torsion
Glomerulonephritis
Renal Failure
Renal Transplant
Urinary Retention
Bladder Scan
Insertion/Management of
Bladder Catheters
Management of Suprapubic
Catheters
Rating Stars
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ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC
1
2
3
4
Diabetes -
Hypo/Hyperglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
IV Insulin Pumps
Indwelling
Insulin Pumps
Hyperbilirubinemia
Bili Bed
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ONCOLOGY
1
2
3
4
Chemotherapy Administration
Hodgkin's Disease
Hemophilia
Sickle Cell Anemia
Leukemia
Solid Tumors
Bone Marrow Transplant
Rating Stars
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE
1
2
3
4
Childhood Communicable
Diseases
Hepatitis
HIV
Kawasaki Disease
Rating Stars
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MEDICATIONS
1
2
3
4
Pediatric Dosage
Calculations
Anti-Hypertensives
Anticoagulants
Anti-Seizure Medications
Benzodiazepines
Digoxin
Diurectics
Emergency Medications
Inhaled Medications
Insulin
Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics
(IV/Oral/Injection)
Non-Opioid Analgesics
(IV/Oral/Injection)
Procedural Sedation -
Recovery
Reversal Agents
Steroids (IV/Oral/Inhaled)
Automated Medication
Dispensing (i.e. Pyxis, Omnicell)
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IV THERAPY
1
2
3
4
Starting Ivs
Central Line Blood Draw
Central Line/Implanted Line
Care
TPN/Lipids
Blood Product
Administration
Administration of
Chemotherapy
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CARDIAC MONITORING &
EMERG. RESPONSE
1
2
3
4
Pediatric Early Warning
Score (PEWS)/Rapid Response Team
Dysrhythmia Interpretation
Dysrhythmia Management
Rating Stars
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PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS
1
2
3
4
National Patient Safety
Goals/Core Measures
Recognize/Report Signs of
Abuse
Fall Risk
Assessment/Prevention
Pressure Ulcer Risk
Assessment/Prevention
Restraints/Use of Least
Restrictive Device
Normal Growth and
Development
Age Specific/Population
Based Care
Patient Family Teaching
Isolation Precautions
Infection Prevention
Reporting Communicable
Diseases
Pain Assessment &
Management
Charge Experience
Interpretation and
Communication of Lab Values
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EMR
1
2
3
4
Epic
Cerner
Eclipsys
McKesson
Meditech
Other Computerized System
Computerized Physician
Order Entry
Bar
Coding for Medication Administration
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Age Specific Competencies
1
2
3
4
Infant
(Birth - 1 year)
Preschooler
(ages 2-5 years)
Childhood
(ages 6-12 years)
Adolescents
(ages 13-21 years)
Young
Adults (ages 22-39 years)
Adults
(ages 40-64 years)
Older
Adults (ages 65-79 years)
Elderly
(ages 80+ years)
Certifications
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS
Expiry Date :
BLS
PALS
CPHON
Chemo Certification: Specify
PICC Certification: Specify
Other: Specify
Other: Specify