AMBULATORY 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)
General Patient Care
1
2
3
4
Admit and Assess Patients
Advance Directives
Collect Appropriate
Data
Discharge Teaching
Preoperative Teaching
Patient Prep
Computerized Documentation
Rating Stars
(Click)
Cardiovascular
1
2
3
4
Assess Heart Tones
Bedside Tele Monitoring
Interpretation of
Coagulation Studies
Perform Pulses/Circulation
Checks
Pre/Post Op Care Pacemaker
Rating Stars
(Click)
Pulmonary
1
2
3
4
Assess Breath Sounds
Apply Oxygen
Interpret ABGs
Thoracentesis
Oximetry
Rating Stars
(Click)
Neurology
1
2
3
4
Assess Neurological Signs
Epidurals
Selective Nerve Root
Blocks
Level of Consciousness
Rating Stars
(Click)
GI
1
2
3
4
Insertion/Monitoring NG
Tubes
Assessment/Patient Care
Continued
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoid Banding
Liver Biopsy
Paracentesis
Lap Band Surgery
Rating Stars
(Click)
GU
1
2
3
4
Bladder Biopsy
Cystoscopy
Urethral Dilation
Nephrostomy
Kidney Biopsy
Suprapubic Catheter
Prostate Biopsy
Rating Stars
(Click)
Endocrine
1
2
3
4
Care of Diabetic Patient
Diabetic Teaching
Rating Stars
(Click)
ENT and Mouth
1
2
3
4
Prosthondontics –
Restorative Dentistry
Mouth Biopsy
Myringotomy
Maxillofacial
Prosthetics
Nose Biopsy
Thyroid Aspirate
Biopsy
Fiberoptic
Laryngoscopy
Tonsilectomy
Rhinoplasty
Rating Stars
(Click)
Wounds/Integument
1
2
3
4
Application of Burn
Dressings
Application of Dressing
Debridement of Wound
Wound Care
Rating Stars
(Click)
OB/GYN
1
2
3
4
Electrodesiccation and
Curettage (ED&C)
Nipple Reconstruction
Rating Stars
(Click)
Musculoskeletal
1
2
3
4
Arthrocentesis
External Hardware and Pin
Care
Arthroscopy
Open Reduction and Internal
Fixation
Closed Reduction and
Internal Fixation
Trigger Point
Injections
Rating Stars
(Click)
Plastics
1
2
3
4
Liposuction
Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic
Rating Stars
(Click)
General
Medications/Therapeutic Interventions
1
2
3
4
Administer IM and SQ Meds
Administer Inhalation
Medications
Administer PO
Medications
Bladder Irrigation and
Instillation
Needleless Systems
Chemotherapy
Rating Stars
(Click)
IV Therapy
1
2
3
4
Infusion Pumps
Peipheral IV Insertion
Syringe Pumps
Vascular Access Devices
Care/Maintenance
Administer IV Medications
Rating Stars
(Click)
Oxygen Administration
1
2
3
4
Ambu-Bug
Nasal Cannula
Non-ReBreather Mask
Pulse Oximetry
Venti Mask
Face Mask
Rating Stars
(Click)
Nutritional Therapy
1
2
3
4
Lipids
TPN
Procalamine
Enteral Administration
Rating Stars
(Click)
Pain Management/Anesthesia
1
2
3
4
Inplantable Narcotic Pump
Re ll
Moderate Sedation
Epidural
Spinal
Local
General
Axillary Block
Bier Block
Rating Stars
(Click)
Blood
1
2
3
4
Blood and Blood Products
Albumin
Rating Stars
(Click)
General
Procedures/Equipment
1
2
3
4
Apply Immobilizers
(clavicle, knee, etc.)
Assist with Code
Resuscitation
Assist with Lumbar
Puncture
Laser
Dermabrasion
Drain Removal
Incision and Drainage
NGT Insertion
Patch Test
Punch Biopsy
Procedure Set Up
Procedures/Equipment
Continued
Remove External Fixators
With Pin
Scissor Biopsy
Scrub
Screw-Hardware Removal
Set-up Assist Suturing
Staple Removal
Straight/Foley Cath Female
Straight/Foley Cath Male
Suture Removal
TENS (Transcutaneous Elec.
Nerve Stimulator)
Use of Doppler
Rating Stars
(Click)
Specimen Collections
1
2
3
4
Venipuncture
Clean Catch Urine
Sterile Urine
Collection
Stool
Sputum
Butter y Stick
Central Line Draw
Rating Stars
(Click)
Clinical Settings
1
2
3
4
Surgi-Center
Out Patient Clinic
Age Group Experience
Continued
Physician O ce
Ambulatory Surgery Clinic
Rating Stars
(Click)
Joint Commission
1
2
3
4
National Safety Goals
“Do Not Use” Abbreviations
and Terms
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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)