Pediatric Skills Checklist

Personal Information

Name(Required)
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Proficiency Scale

1 – No Experience
2 – Need Training
3 – Able to perform with supervision
4 – Able to perform independently

Work Settings

Pediatric MedSurg
Pediatric Step Down/Telemetry
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Ortho
Pediatric Neuro

Cardiovascular

Congenital Heart Disease/Repair
Pre Cardiac Surgery
Post Cardiac Surgery
Heart Sounds

Pulmonary

Reactive Airway Disease
RSV
Tuberculosis
Esophageal Atresia
Epiglottitis
Tonsillitis
Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
ENT Surgery
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Tracheostomy Management
Oral Suctioning
Deep Suctioning
Management of Chest Tubes
Apnea Monitor
Home Ventilator Therapy

Neurologic/Orthopedic

Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Seizure Disorders
Meningitis
Neuromuscular Disease
Extremity Fracture/Cast
Post Vertebral Surgery
Traction - General
Traction - Halo
Pin Care
VP Shunts/Internal/External

Gastrointestinal

Cleft Lip/Palate
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colostomy/Ileostomy
Surgical Drains
Failure to Thrive
Feeding Intolerance
Gastroenteritis/Dehydration
Bowel Obstruction
Short Gut Syndrome
Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk

Renal/Genitourinary

Circumcision
Testicular Torsion
Glomerulonephritis
Renal Failure
Renal Transplant
Urinary Retention
Bladder Scan
Insertion/Management of Bladder Catheters
Management of Suprapubic Catheters

Endocrine / Metabolic

Diabetes - Hypo/Hyperglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
IV Insulin Pumps
Indwelling Insulin Pumps
Hyperbilirubinemia
Bili Bed

Oncology

Chemotherapy Administration
Hodgkin's Disease
Hemophilia
Sickle Cell Anemia
Leukemia
Solid Tumors
Bone Marrow Transplant

Infectious Diseases

Childhood Communicable Diseases
Hepatitis
HIV
Kawasaki Disease

Medications

Pediatric Dosage Calculations
Anti-Hypertensives
Anticoagulants
Anti-Seizure Medications
Benzodiazepines
Digoxin
Diurectics
Emergency Medications
Inhaled Medications
Insulin
Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics (IV/Oral/Injection)
Non-Opioid Analgesics (IV/Oral/Injection)
Procedural Sedation - Recovery
Reversal Agents
Steroids (IV/Oral/Inhaled)
Automated Medication Dispensing (i.e. Pyxis, Omnicell)

IV Therapy

Starting IVs
Central Line Blood Draw
Central Line/Implanted Line Care
TPN/Lipids
Blood Product Administration
Administration of Chemotherapy

Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response

Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS)/RapidResponse Team
Dysrhythmia Interpretation
Dysrhythmia Management

Professional Knowledge and Skills

National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures
Recognize/Report Signs of Abuse
Fall Risk Assessment/Prevention
Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment/Prevention
Restraints/Use of Least Restrictive Device
Normal Growth and Development
Age Specific/Population-Based Care
Patient Family Teaching
Isolation Precautions
Infection Prevention
Reporting Communicable Diseases
Pain Assessment & Management
Charge Experience
Interpretation and Communication of Lab Values

EMR

Cerner
Eclipsys
Epic
McKesson
Meditech
Other Computerized System
Computerized Physician Order Entry
Bar Coding for Medication Administration

Age Specific Competencies

Infant (Birth - 1 year)
Preschooler (ages 2-5 years)
Childhood (ages 6-12 years)
Adolescents (ages 13-21 years)
Young Adults (ages 22-39 years)
Adults (ages 40-64 years)
Older Adults (ages 65-79 years)
Elderly (ages 80+ years)

Certifications

BLS
BLS Expiration Date
PALS
PALS Expiration Date
CPHON
CPHON Expiration Date
Chemo Certification Expiration Date
PICC Certification Expiration Date
Other Certification Expiration Date
Other Certification Expiration Date

Authorizations

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