Skills Checklist - Cath Lab RN

This Skills Checklist is a self-evaluation to assess your recent experience in various clinical settings focusing on the past 2 years.

0 = No Experience
1 = Some Experience
2 = Intermittent Experience
3 = Experienced
4 = Very Experienced

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GENERAL SKILLS

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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

ASSESSMENT

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Abnormal Heart Sounds
Murmurs
Peripheral Pulse/Circulation Checks
Use of Doppler
Blood Pressure - Invasive
Blood Pressure – Non-Invasive
Evaluate Chest Pain

MONITORING/TELEMETRY

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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

HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING

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Biopsy
Handoff Reports
Left Heart Caths
Right Heart Caths
Coronary Intervention
Hematoma Recognition & Mgt
Coronary Atherectomy
IVUS
Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
EP Study
Ablation
Rotablator
FFR

INTERPRETATION OF LAB RESULTS

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Cardiac Enzymes
GFR Bun Creatinine
Coagulation Studies
Chemistries
Other - Rate

Assist with Care and Maintenance of:

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Central Line
Arterial Line
Swan-Ganz Catheter

PULMONARY

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Assess Lung Sounds
Pulse Oximetry
Set UP Oxygen Delivery Devices
Obtain and Interpret ABG’s
Obtain and Interpret Mixed Venous Gases
Assist with Intubation

NEUROLOGICAL

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Neuro Assessment
Assess Sensory, Motor, Speech Function
Glasgow Coma Scale

MEDICATION

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Contrast Media
Sedation Meds
Reversal Meds
Anticoagulation
Thrombolytics
Lopressor (Metoprolol)
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

SITE MANAGEMENT/SHEATHS: Assist with Removal of

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Femoral Arterial Sheath
Femoral Venous Sheath
Brachial Arterial Sheath
Radial Arterial Sheath
Manual Pressure Hold
Hematoma Recognition/Mgmt
Closure Devices

PATIENT CARE

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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/Recorvery

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES/ SCRUB

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Cardiac Catheterization – Adult (R/L)
Cardiac Catheterization – Peds (R/L)
Permanent Pacemaker
Temporary Epicardial/Transthoratic Pacing
Temporary External Pacing
Temporary Transvenous Pacing
Peripheral
Cardiac Interventional Procedures
EP Studies
EP Ablations

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

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Emergency Cardioversion
Anaphylaxis (Contras Media)
Vasovagal Response
Sepsis/Septic Shock
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiogenic Shock
Emobolism
Myocardial Infarction
TIA
Aortic Dissection
Cardiac/Respiratory
Emergency Defibrillation

Interventional Procedures/ Circulate:

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Cardiac Cath – Adult (R/L)
Cardiac Cath – Peds (R/L)
Permanent Pacemaker
Temporary Pacing
AICD Pacemakers / Biventricular Pacer
Angioplasty/PCI
Arrhythmia Ablation
Thromolysis
AngioJet
Rotational Coronary Atherectomy
Cardiac Biopsy
Pericardiocentesis
Chest Tube Placement
Valvuplasty
IABP
TEE
EP Studies
CAVH
Controlled Cardioversion
Closure of VSD
Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale
Tilt Table Testing
Brachytherapy
Intravascular Ultrasound

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES/ MONITOR

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Cardiac Cath – Adult (R/L)
Cardiac Cath – Peds (R/L)
Permanent Pacemaker
Temporary Pacing
AICD Pacemakers / Biventricular Pacer
Shunt Detection and Calculation
Angioplasty/PCI
Left Ventricular Assist Device
Right Ventricular Assist Device
Ablation
AngioJet
Rotational Coronary Atherectomy
Pericardiocentesis
Angiography
Cardiac Biopsy
Pericardiocentesis
Chest Tube Placement
Valvuplasty
IABP
TEE
EP Studies
CAVH
Controlled Cardioversion
Closure of VSD
Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale
Tilt Table Testing
Brachytherapy
Intravascular Ultrasound
FFR
Emergency Procedures

AGE

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Peds
Adults

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