MATRIX PERSONNEL SERVICE, INC.
RN PROFICIENCY RECORD ( SKILLS CHECKLIST )
EMERGENCY ROOM

 

Job Description:
The Emergency Room Nurse is a member of the emergency response team and assumes responsibility for triaging and caring for patients who present to the Emergency Department for care. The Emergency Room Nurse uses the nursing process for provisions of care. The Emergency Room Nurse is responsible to the Director of Emergency Services or the client facility designee. The Emergency Room Nurse provides care according to the Nurse Practice Act for the state of practice and within the standards of the client facility.   I have read this Job Description and understand it.


NAME DATE

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LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
Theory - NO Experience
1
Minimal Experience
2
Competent and Experienced
3

SKILLS
1
2
3
CARE OF THE TRAUMA PATIENT
Blunt Trauma
Penetrating Trauma
Head, Neck and Spine Trauma
Skull Fractures
Spinal Column Injury
Oral/Facial Injury
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Eye Injury
Neck Injury
Chest and Abdominal Trauma
Flail Chest
Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
Cardiac Injury
Evisceration
Solid Organ Injury
Hollow Organ Injury
Pelvic and Genitourinary Trauma
Pelvic Injury
Bladder Injury
Genitalia Injury
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Penetrating Muscle Injury
Joint Injury
Sprains/Dislocations
Closed Fracture
Open Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Dislocation/Fracture
Soft Tissue Trauma and Burns
Lacerations/Avulsions
Amputations
1st Degree Burns
2nd Degree Burns
3rd Degree Burns
Electrical Burns
Chemical Burns
Radiation Injury
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Bleeding Management
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Respiratory Emergencies
Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
Asthma
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Hyperventilation Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress
Pulmonary Edema
Near Drowning
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia
Asystole
PVC’s
Heart Blocks
Angina
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Cardiogenic Shock
Hypertensive Crisis
Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hypoglycemia
Nervous System Emergencies
Altered Mental Status
Seizures
Status Epilepticus
Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attacks
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Esophageal Varisces
Gastritis
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Diverticulitis
Appendicitis
Bowel Obstruction
GI Hemorrhage
Hepatitis
Aortic Aneurysm
Genitourinary/Reproductive System Emergencies
Kidney Stones
Renal Failure
Ectopic Pregnancy
Testicular Torsion
Anaphylactic Emergencies
Acute Anaphylaxis
Toxicology and Substance Abuse
Overdose
Inhaled Poisons
Snake/Spider Bites
Accidental Ingestion
Alcohol Intoxication
Environmental Emergencies
Hypothermia
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Hyperpyrexia
Frostbite
Diving Emergencies
EMERGENCIES IN THE PERIATRIC PATIENT 
Head, Face, and Neck Injuries
Chest and Abdominal Injuries
Extremity Injuries
Burns
Child Abuse/Neglect
Seizures
Meningitis
Foreign Body Aspiration
Croup
Epiglottitis
Asthma
Dehydration
Sepsis
Dysrhythmias
Congenital Heart Disease
SIDS
GYNECOLOGICAL / OB EMERGENCIES
Ectopic Pregnancy
Sexual Assault
Gestational Diabetes
Eclampsia
Pre Eclampsia
Abortion
Abruptio Placenta
Placenta Previa
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Precipitous Delivery
Post Partum Hemorrhage
Malpresentation
Premature Labor
PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES
Child Abuse/Neglect
Spouse/Partner Abuse
Depression
Suicide
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
PROCEURES
IV Administration
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Spinal Immobilization
Visual Acuity Measurement
Gastric Lavage
Venipuncture
Ambu Bag
Assist in Intubation/Extubation
Assist in Chest Tube Insertion
Nebulizer Set Up and Use
Oxygen Administration
Endotracheal Suctioning
Nasotracheal Suctioning
Oropharyngeal Suctioning
Foley Catheter Insertion
DNC Procedure
NG Tube Insertion
Rape Kit
GYN Exam
Administration of Blood Products
Assist with Central Line
PO Medication Administration
SL Medication Administration
IM Medication Administration
PICC Line
Hickman Broviac Catheters
Use of Restraints
MAST
Application of Splints
Casts Orthoglass/Plaster
Cervical Knee and Shoulder Immobilizers
Sizing and Teaching of Crutch Use
EQUIPMENT
12 Lead EKG
Identify Fetal Heart Tones
Administration of CPR
Assist with Suturing
Cervical Neck Collar
Pulse Ox
Cardiac Monitor
Doppler
Automatic BP
Manual BP
Nasal Cannula
Laryngoscope
O2 Cylinders
ET Tubes
IMED
Restraints
Ventilators
Morgan Lens
MEDICATIONS
Atropine
Calcium
Cardizem
Dexamethasone
Dextrose
Valium
Digitalis
Digoxin
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Heparin
Insulin
Lidocaine
Mannitol
Morphine
Nitroglycerin
Nipride
Phenobarbital
Pavulon
Succinylcholline
Sodium Bircarbonate
Versed
Verapamil
Retavase
OTHER
Triage
Charge
Pre-Op Teaching
Post Mortem Care
Air Transport
Patient Transfers
Isolation Techniques
Conscious Sedation
Organ Harvesting
Discharge Teaching
Mass Casualty Incident



Certification
Expiration Date
Certification
Expiration Date
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
CEN
Other  
ENPC
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