| Skills Checklist
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Other > 6
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > PACU > Years: > 0.5
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Burn > Years: > 0
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Neurology > Years: > 3
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Coronary care > Years: > 16
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Cardiovascular > Years: > 16
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Cardiothoracic > Years: > 12
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Trauma > Years: > 12
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Surgical > Years: > 12
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Medical > Years: > 12
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Older Adults (64 +) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Young Adults (18 - 39 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Adolescents (12 - 18 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > School Age Children (5 - 12 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Preschooler (3 - 5 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Toddler (1 - 3 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Infant (30 days - 1 year) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Newborn / neonate (birth - 30 days) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Older Adults (64 +) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Young Adults (18 - 39 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Adolescents (12 - 18 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > School Age Children (5 - 12 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Preschooler (3 - 5 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Toddler (1 - 3 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Infant (30 days - 1 year) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Newborn / neonate (birth - 30 days) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Older Adults (64 +) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Young Adults (18 - 39 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Adolescents (12 - 18 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > School Age Children (5 - 12 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Preschooler (3 - 5 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Toddler (1 - 3 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Infant (30 days - 1 year) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Newborn / neonate (birth - 30 days) > Yes
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| MISCELLANEOUS: > Care of the patient with: > Septic shock > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| MISCELLANEOUS: > Care of the patient with: > Organ/tissue donation > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| MISCELLANEOUS: > Care of the patient with: > Multi-system organ failure > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| MISCELLANEOUS: > Care of the patient with: > Hypovolemic shock > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| MISCELLANEOUS: > Care of the patient with: > Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| MISCELLANEOUS: > Care of the patient with: > Anaphylactic shock > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT: > Care of the patient with: > Patient controlled analgesia > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT: > Care of the patient with: > IV conscious sedation > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT: > Care of the patient with: > Epidural anesthesia/analgesia > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT: > Assessment of pain level/tolerance > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Care of the patient with: > Peripheral line / dressing > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Care of the patient with: > Central line/catheter/dressing > Quinton > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Care of the patient with: > Central line/catheter/dressing > Portacath > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Care of the patient with: > Central line/catheter/dressing > Hickman > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Care of the patient with: > Central line/catheter/dressing > Groshong > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Care of the patient with: > Central line/catheter/dressing > Broviac > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Starting IVS > Heparin lock > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Starting IVS > Butterfly > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Starting IVS > Angiocath > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Drawing venous blood > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Drawing blood from central line > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Administration of blood/blood products > Whole blood > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Administration of blood/blood products > Plasma/Albumin > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Administration of blood/blood products > Packed red blood cells > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PHLEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY > Equipment and Procedures > Administration of blood/blood products > Cryoprecipitate > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > Traumatic wounds > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > Surgical wounds with drain(s) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > Staged decubitus ulcers > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > Pressure sores > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > Burns > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Equipment and Procedures > Wound care/irrigations > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Equipment and Procedures > Sterile dressing changes > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Equipment and Procedures > Air fluidized, low airless beds > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Assessment > Surgical wound healing > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Assessment > Stasis ulcers > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| WOUND MANAGEMENT > Assessment > Skin for impending breakdown > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Medication - insulin pump > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Thyroidectomy - disorders of thyroid gland > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Insulin shock > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Hypothyroidism > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Hyperthyroidism (Grave=s disease) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Drug overdose > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Disorders of pituitary gland (e.g. DI) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Disorders of adrenal gland (e.g. Addison=s disease) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Diabetic ketoacidosis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Care of the patient with: > Diabetes mellitus > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Equipment and Procedures > Performing finger stick > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Equipment and Procedures > Blood glucose monitoring > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Equipment and Procedures > Blood glucose measuring device: Type: > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Interpretation of lab results > Thyroid studies > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| ENDOCRINE / METABOLIC > Interpretation of lab results > Blood glucose > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > Urinary tract infection > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > Urinary diversion (ileal conduit nephrostmy) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > TURP > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > Renal transplant > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > Renal rejection syndrome > Experienced (can function independently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > Peritoneal dialysis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > Nephrectomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > Hemodialysis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > CAVH dialysis > Experienced (can function independently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Care of the patient with: > Acute renal failure > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Equipment & Procedures > Supra-pubic > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Equipment & Procedures > Insertion & care of straight and Foley catheter > Male > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Equipment & Procedures > Insertion & care of straight and Foley catheter > Female > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Equipment & Procedures > Insertion & care of straight and Foley catheter > 3-way Foley > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Equipment & Procedures > Bladder irrigation > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Interpretation of lab results > Serum electrolytes > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Interpretation of lab results > BUN and creatinine > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Assessment > Fluid balance > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| RENAL / GENITOURINARY > Assessment > A-V fistula/shunt > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Medications > Pitressin (Vasopressin) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Medications > Lactulose (Cephulac) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Medications > Kayexelate > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Medications > Inderal (Propranolol) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Medications > AquaMephyton (Vitamin K) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Penetrating trauma > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Paralytic ileus > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Pancreatitis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Liver transplant > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Liver failure > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Inflammatory bowel disease > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Ileostomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Hepatitis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > GI surgery > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > GI bleeding > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Esophageal bleeding > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > ERCP > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Colostomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Bowel obstruction > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Care of the patient with: > Blunt trauma > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Salem sump to suction > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Gastrostomy tube > Placement of nasogastric tube > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Gastrostomy tube > PPN (peripheral parenteral nutrition) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Gastrostomy tube > TPN and lipids administration > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Gastrostomy tube > T-tube > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Gastrostomy tube > Jejunostomy tube > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Management of > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Iced saline lavage > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Gravity feeding > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Flexible feeding tube (i.e. Corpak, Dubhoff) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Feeding pump > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Balloon tamponade (Sengstaken Blakemore) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Equipment and procedures > Administration of tube feeding > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Interpretation of lab results > LFTs > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Interpretation of lab results > Serum amylase > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Interpretation of lab results > Serum ammonia > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Assessment > Nutritional > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| GASTROINTESTINAL > Assessment > Abdominal / bowel sounds > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Valium (Diazepam) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Phenobarbital > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Epidural administration > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Dilantin (Phenytoin) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Decadron (Dexamethasone) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Barbiturate induced coma > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Ventriculostomy > Experienced (can function independently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Spinal cord injury > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Post craniotomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Multiple sclerosis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Metastatic tumor/intracranial tumor resection > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Meningitis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Laminectomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Increased ICP > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Externalized VP shunts > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Encephalitis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > DTs > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > CVA > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Coma > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Closed head trauma > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Basal skull fracture > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Aneurysm precautions > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Use of hyper/hypothermia blanket > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Stryker frame > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Spinal precautions > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Seizure precautions > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Rotating bed > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Nerve stimulators > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Intracranial pressure monitoring > Experienced (can function independently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Halo traction/cervical tongs > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with lumbar puncture > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Visual or communication deficits > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Reflex/motor deficits > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Pathologic reflexes > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Level of consciousness > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Glasgow coma scale > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Cranial nerves > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Ventolin (Albuterol) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Corticosteroids > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Bronkosol (Isoetharine hydrochloride) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Aminophylline (Theophylline) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Alupent (Metaproterenol) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Tuberculosis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Thoractomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Status asthmaticus > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Pulmonary embolism > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Pulmonary edema/hypertension > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Pneumonectomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Near drowning > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Lung transplant > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Lobectomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Fresh tracheostomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Cor pulmonale > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > COPD > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Chest trauma > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > ARDS > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Acute pneumonia > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > Weaning modes & T-piece weaning > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > Pressure support > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > PEEP > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > IMV > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > High frequency jet ventilation > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > External CPAP > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Trach collar > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Portable O2 tank > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Nasal cannula > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Face masks > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > ET tube > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Ambu bag and mask > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Use of water seal drainage > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Use of Pleurevac or Thoraclex drainage > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Tension pneumothorax > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Laryngospasm > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Aspiration > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Establishing an airway > Oral airway insertion > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Establishing an airway > Assist with intubation > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Thoracentesis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Emergency tracheostomy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Chest tube insertion > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Bronchoscopy > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Tracheostomy/suctioning > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Sputum specimen collection > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Oximetry > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Nasal airway/suctioning > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Extubation > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Endotracheal tube/suctioning > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Air leak troubleshooting > Pleural chest tube removal > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Air leak troubleshooting > Mediastinal chest tube removal > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Interpretation of lab results - arterial blood gases > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Assessment > Rate and work of breathing > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Assessment > Adventitious breath sounds > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > TPA (Alteplase) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Streptokinase > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Reteplase recombinant (Retavase) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Procainamide (Pronestyl) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Nitroglycerine (Tridil) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Nipride (Nitroprusside) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Metoprolol (Lopressor) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Lidocaine (Xylocaine) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Inocor (Amrinone) > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Esmolol (Brevibloc) > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Epinephrine (Adrenalin) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Dopamine (Intropin) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Dobutamine (Dobutrex) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Diltiazem (Cardizem) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Digoxin (Lanoxin) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Bretylium (Bretylol) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Bicarbonate > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Atropine > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medications > Amiodarone (Cardarone) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Pre/post cardiac cath > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Pre/post angioplasty > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Post rotoblade > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Post percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Post intracoronary stent placement > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Post commissurotomy, valve repair, valve replacement > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Post arthrectomy (DCA) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Post AICD insertion > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Pericarditis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Myocardial contusion > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Infective endocarditis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Immediate post open-heart surgery > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Heart transplant > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > EP study & ablation > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Congestive heart failure (CHF) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Cardiac tamponade > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Cardiac arrest > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Acute MI > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with: > Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Ventricular assist device (RVAD or LVAD) > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Pacemaker > Transthoracic (epicardial) > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Pacemaker > Temporary > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Pacemaker > Permanent > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Pacemaker > External > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring > Set up and run 12 lead EKG > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring > Rhythm strip assessment > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring > Lead placement > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring > Arrhythmia interpretation > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring > 12 lead EKG interpretation > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Intra aortic balloon pump > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > SVR > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > SVO2 > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > Radial a-line > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > PVR > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > PCW pressure > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > PA/Swan-Ganz > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > MAP > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > Femoral artery sheath removal > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > CVP monitoring > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > Cardiac output > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > Cardiac index > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > CAVH-D > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Cardioversion > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Automatic internal cardioverter defibrillator > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Transesophageal echocardiogram > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Pericardiocentesis > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > PA catheter/Swan-Ganz insertion > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Open chest emergency > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Central line insertion > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Arterial line insertion > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Interpretation of lab results > Coagulation studies > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Interpretation of lab results > Cardiac enzymes & isoenzymes > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Pulses/circulation checks > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Doppler > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Blood pressure / non-invasive > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Auscultation (rate, rhythm) > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Abnormal heart sounds/murmurs > Experienced (can function independently)
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