LPN/LVN Skills Checklist
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1. No Experience 2. Requires Supervision 3. Proficient 4. Can Teach Others
Work Settings
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Burn Unit
Cardiac Care
Emergency Department
Intensive Care Unit
Step Down
Gynecology
Labor and Delivery
Medical
Mother/Baby
Neurology
Nursery
Obstetrics
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Oncology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Post Partum
Psychiatry
Rehabilitation
Renal/Dialysis
Respiratory
Surgical
Telemetry
Doctor’s Office
Health Department
Corrections
Home Health
Long Term Care
Hospice
Respite Care
Outpatient Clinic
Nursing Home
Core Skills
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Admissions of a Patient
Transfer of a Patient
Discharge of a Patient
Assist with Emergency Situations/Codes
Vital Signs
Post Mortem Care
Assist with Defibrillation
Assist with Cardioversion
Documentation
Patient and Family Education
Assessment of Abuse
Restraints
Body Mechanics
Aseptic Technique
Isolation Precautions
Cardiovascular Care
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Auscultation (rate, rhythm)
Blood Pressure/Non-invasive
Doppler
Heart Sounds/Murmurs
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm/Bypass
Angina
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Endarterectomy
Congestive Heart Failure
Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
Myocarditis
Status Post MI
Post Angioplasty
Post Cardiac Cath
Thrombophlebitis
Temporary Pacemaker
Permanent Pacemaker
Cardiac Enzymes
Blood Chemistries
Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation
Lead Placement
Pulmonary Care
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Ventilator/Weaning
Breath Sounds
Rate and Work of Breathing
Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)
Asthma
COPD
Tracheostomy
Lobectomy
Pneumonectomy
Pneumonia
Pulomonary Embolism
Thoracotomy
Tuberculosis
Pulmonary Edema
Pneumothorax
Laryngospasm
Endotracheal Tube/Suctioning
Nasal Airway/Suctioning
Oropharyngeal/Suctioning
Sputum Specimen Collection
Tracheostomy/Suctioning
Assist with Intubation
Assist with Thoracentesis
Chest Tube Management
Chest Physiotherapy
Incentive Spirometry
Pulse Oximetry
Bag and Mask
Face Mask
Nasal Cannula
Portable O2 Tank
Neurological Care
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Glascow Coma Scale
Level of Consciousness
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Use of Hypo-Hyperthermia Blanket
Aneurysm Precautions
Basal Skull Fracture
Closed Head Injuries
Coma
CVA
TIA
Delerium Tremens
Encephalitis
Meningitis
Neuromuscular Disorders
Psychiatric Disorders
Seizures
Overdose
Guillain- Barre Syndrome
Externalized VP Shunts
Post Craniotomy
Spinal Cord Injuries
Orthopaedics Care
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Circulation checks
Gait
Range of Motion
Skin
Wheelchair Use
Cane/Crutches/Walker Use
Amputation
Arthroscopic Surgery
Cast
Splint
Knee Immobilizer
Osteoporosis
Pinned Fractures
Total Joint Replacements
Continuous Passive Motion Devices
Cervical Collar
Prosthetics
Traction- Bucks/Skeletal
Auto Transfuser
Intravenous Therapy
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Site Assessment
Administration of Blood & Blood Products
Drawing Blood from a Central Line
IV Insertion
Heplock Flushes
Administration of IV Fluid
Administration of IV Piggy Back
Administration of IV Push Medications
Access VAD
Central Line
Peripheral Line
Administration TPN/Lipids
Pain Management
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Assessment of Pain Level/Tolerance
Administration of Narcotic Analgesia
PCA Pumps
IV Conscious Sedation
Epidural Anesthesia
Miscellaneous
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Safe Needle Devices
PO Medications
IM Injections
SQ Injections
Z- Track Injections
Rectal Suppositories
Nasal Sprays
Ear Drops
Eye Drops
Inhalers
Assist with Emergency Drugs/Code Cart
Age Specific
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Newborn/Neonatal (up to 30 days)
Infant (30 days to 1 year)
Toddler (1 to 3 years)
Preschooler (3 to 5 years)
School Age (5 to 12 years)
Adolescents (12 to 18 years)
Young Adults (18 to 39 years)
Middle Adults (40 to 64 years)
Older Adults (65 & up)
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