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PACU / Recovery Room Skills Checklist
Level of Proficiency:
1. Can function independently
2. Experienced but may need review
3. Limited or no experience

By accurately filling out this checklist, you will help us match your skills and interest with available assignments. Please select the button in the column that best describes your experience level with each skill

CARDIOVASCULAR 1 2 3 VASCULAR SYSTEM 1 2 3
Placement of Patient on Cardiac Monitor         Start IV's    
Arrythmia Interpretation         Assist with Central Line Insertion    
Sinus Rhythm         Maintenance of Central Line    
SVT         Draw Blood from Central Line    
1st degree heart block         Auto Infusion pumps    
2nd degree heart block         Care of Post-Op Abdominal Aortic    
3rd degree heart block         Aneurysm patient    
VF         Care of the Hypovolemic Patient    
VT         Care of Post-Op Vascular    
Atrial Fibrillation         Interpret Serum Lab Values    
Care of Swanz Ganz Catheter         Administration of Blood/BloodProducts          
Care of CVP Line         Use of Doppler    
Care on an A Line         Location of Peripheral Pulses    
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/CPR         Assess Extremities for Color, Temp    
I.V MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION               Sensory    
Dopamine         GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM          
Dobutamine         N/G Tube Insertion    
Nipride         Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy    
Lidocaine         Liver Transplant    
Aminophyline         Enterostomy Care    
Narcotics         GENITOURINARY SYSTEM          
Administration of IV Sedation         Renal Transplant    
Morphine         Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement    
Meperidine         Nephrostomy/Suprapubic Tubes    
Fentanyl         TURP    
Start IV's         GU Irrigation    
Assist with Epidural Catheter Insertion         Foley catheter    
Assess Epidural Anesthesia Level         ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM          
Assess Spinal Anesthesia Level         Cast Care    
Use of PCA Pump         Skeletal Traction    
Use of Pyxis         Continuous Passive Motion  (CPM)    
CARDIAC SYSYTEM               Circulation Assessment    
Cardiac Monitors         Care of Post-Op Total joint    
Automatic Blood Pressure Cuff         Replacement    
Care of Patient with Pacemaker         Neurological System          
Swanz Ganz/pulmonay Artery Catheter         Care of Post-Op Craniotomy    
Cardiac Arrest/CPR         Administration of Steroids    
Defibrillation/Cardioversion         Administration of Anticonvulsant Meds    
Arrhythmia Analysis         Intracranial Pressure Monitoring    
AIRWAY MAINTENANCE               Seizure Precaution    
Chin Lift         Assess Level of Consciousness    
Jaw thrust         EQUIPMENT USED          
Insertion of Oral Airway         O2 Setup:          
Insertion of Nasal Airway         Cannulas    
Removal of Nasal or Oral Airway         Face Tents    
Use of Pulse Oximeter         Mask:          
Assist with Intubation         Venti    
Assist with Extubation         Non-Rebreather    
PULMONARY SYSTEM               Aerosol    
Suctioning:               MISCELLANEOUS          
Oral         Post-Op Multiple Trauma    
Nasal         Use of Warming Blankets    
Tracheal         Care of Hypothermic Patient    
Osculate Lung Sounds         Use of Reversal Drugs    
Care of Patients with:               Use of Anti-Emetic Drugs    
ETT         Care of Patient with HIV/AIDS    
NTT         Care of Patient with Latex Allergy    
Tracheostomy         Care of Patient with Malignant Hyperthermia    
Chest tubes                    
Ventilator                    
Ambu Bag                    
Assist with Arterial Line Insertion                    
Arterial Line D/C                    
Draw Blood from Arterial Line                    
Interpret ABG Results                    


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