PEDS Skills Checklist "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Email* Phone*Years Experience in Clinical Specialty:*Directions for Completing Skills Checklist The following is a list of equipment and/or procedures performed in rendering care to patients. Please indicate the level of experience/proficiency with each and, where applicable, the types of equipment and/or systems with which you are familiar. Use the following KEY as a guideline: A) Theory Only/No Experience - Didactic instruction only, no hands-on experience. B) Limited Experience - Knows procedure/has used equipment, but has done so infrequently or not within the last six months. C) Moderate Experience - Able to demonstrate equipment/procedure, performs the task/skill independently with only resource assistance needed. D) Proficient/Competent - Able to demonstrate/perform the task/skill proficiently without any assistance and can instruct/teach.Cardiovascular1. Assessment:*ABCDAuscultation (rate, rhythm, volume)Blood pressure/non-invasiveHeart sounds/murmursPerfusion2. Interpretation of lab results*ABCDArterial blood gasesHemoglobin & hematocrit3. Equipment & procedures*ABCDBasic EKG interpretationNon-invasive cardiac monitoring4. Care of the child with:*ABCDBacterial endocarditisBowel obstructionCardiac arrestCardiomyopathyCongenital heart defects/diseaseCongestive heart failureMyocarditisPericarditisPost cardiac cathPost cardiac surgeryRheumatic feverTracheoesophageal fistula5. Digoxin (Lanoxin)*ABCDPULMONARY1. Assessment*ABCDBreath soundsRate and work of breathing2. Equipment & procedures*ABCDBulb syringeNasal airway/suctioningOral airway/suctioningTracheostomy/suctioningApnea monitorChest physiotherapyChest tubesEnd tidal CO2OximeterOxygen therapy delivery systemsFace maskHoodIsoletteNasal cannulaTentTrach collarWater seal drainage system3. Care of the child with:*ABCDAsthmaBronchiolitis (RSV)Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)Cystic fibrosisEpiglottitisLTB/croupPertussisPneumoniaTonsillitisTuberculosis4. Medications*ABCDAlupent (Meraproteranol)Aminophylline (Theophylline)Isuprel (Isoproterenol)Ventolin (Albuterol)NEUROLOGICAL/ORTHOPEDICS1. level of consciousness*ABCD2. Equipment & procedures*ABCDApplication of splintsAssist with lumbar punctureCastICP monitoringPinned fracturesTraction3. Care of the child with:*ABCDBattered child syndromeClosed head traumaClubfootEncephalitisFebrile seizuresMeningitisMultiple sclerosisMultiple traumaNear drowningNeuromuscular diseaseOsteomyelitis4. Medications*ABCDClonopin (Clonazapam)CorticosteroidsDilantin (Phenytoin)PhenobarbitalTegretol (Carbamazepine)Valium (Diazepam)GASTROINTESTINAL1. Assessment:*ABCDAbdominalNutritional2. Serum electrolytes*ABCD3. Equipment & procedures*ABCDBottle feedingBreast feedingCentral hyperalimentationGavagePeripheral hyperalimentationGastrostomy/buttonI-tubesJejunal feedingNG and sump tubes to suctionPinrose drainsPlacement of naso/orogastric tubeWound irrigation/dressing change4. Care of the child with:*ABCDAnal fissureCleft lip/palateColostomyDiaphragmatic herniaFailure to thrive (FTT)Gastroenteritis/dehydrationGE refluxGI bleedingIleostomyIntestinal parasitesPyloric stenosisSurgical abdomenUlcerative colitisRENAL/GENITOURINARY1. fluid balance*ABCD2. Interpretation of lab results*ABCDBUN & creatinineUrinalysis3. Equipment & procedures*ABCDAssist with suprapubic tapCatheter insertionCatheter careFemaleMaleStraightIndwellingCollection of urine specimen4. Care of the child with:*ABCDCircumcisionHemodialysisHypospadiasIleal conduit ureteralNephrotic syndromePeritoneal dialysisRenal failureUrinary tract infectionWilm's tumorENDOCRINE/METABOLIC1. General Assessment*ABCD2. Interpretation of lab results*ABCDBlood glucoseThyroid studies3. Blood glucose testing*ABCD4. Care of the child with:*ABCDAdrenal disordersCushing's syndromeJuvenile diabetesPituitary disordersThyroid malfunction5. Medications*ABCDGrowth hormoneInsulinThyroidHEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY1. Nutritional status*ABCD2. Interpretation of lab results*ABCDBlood chemistryBlood counts3. reverse isolation*ABCD4. Care of the child with:*ABCDAnemiaDepressed immune systemDisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)HemophiliaHodgkin's diseaseInfectious mononucleosisLeukemiaMalignant tumorsSickle cell anemiaSpleen trauma/splenectomy5. Medications*ABCDChemotherapy certificationPrednisoneMEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN1. General Medication Knowledge*ABCDCalculation of pediatric dosesEye/ear installationsKnowledge of emergency drugsKnowledge of routine pediatric drugsMetered dose inhalerPHLEBOTOMY/IV THERAPY1. Equipment & procedures*ABCDAdministration of blood/blood productsDrawing blood from central lineDrawing venous bloodStarting IVs2. Care of the child with a Central line/catheter/dressing:*ABCDBroviacGroshongHickmanPortacathQuintonCutdown line/dressingPeripheral line/dressingINFECTIOUS DISEASES1. Blood count*ABCD2. Equipment & procedures*ABCDFever managementIsolation3. Care of the child with:*ABCDAIDSCommon childhood communicable diseasesCytomegalo virus (CMV)HepatitisLyme diseaseMISCELLANEOUS1. Assessment*ABCDNormal growth and developmentNormal laboratory valuesRecognize signs of abuse or neglect2. Immunization schedule*ABCD3. Care of the child with:*ABCDAnorexia/bulimiaCraniofacial reconstructionDepressionENT surgeryEye surgeryIngestion of foreign bodyIngestion of poison or toxinsPlastic surgerySuicidal threats/actionsWOUND MANAGEMENT1. Assessment*ABCDSkin for impending breakdownStasis ulcersSurgical wound healing2. Equipment & procedures*ABCD1st degree burns (throughout body)2nd degree burns3rd degree burnsPressure soresStaged decubitus ulcersSterile dressing changesSurgical wounds with drain(s)Traumatic wound careUse of air fluidized, low airloss bedsWound care/irrigationsPAIN MANAGEMENT1. Pain level/tolerance*ABCD2. Care of the child with:*ABCDEpidural anesthesia/analgesiaIV conscious sedationNarcotic analgesiaAge Specific:Please indicate the frequency with which you provide care for each age group:*ABCDInfant (Birth to 1 year)Toddler (1-3 years)Pre-school (3-6 years)School Age (6-12 years)Adolescent ( 12-18 years)Young Adult ( 18-30 years)Mature Adult (30-60 years)Elderly (>60 years)* The information I have given is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize Professional Nursing Service to release my Skills Checklist to Client facilities of PNS in relation to consideration of employment as a Traveler with those facilities.Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY