Antepartum/Postpartum Nursery - Skills Checklist

Age of Patients Cared For

Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days)*

Infant (30 days - 1 year)*

Toddler (1 - 3 years)*

Preschooler (3 - 5 years)*

School Age Child (5 - 12 years)*

Adolescents (12 - 18 years)*

Young Adults (18 - 39 years)*

Middle Adults (39 - 64 years)*

Older Adults (64 - 79 years)*

Elderly Adults (79+ years)*

General Skills

Standard Precautions*

Isolation Precautions*

Patient Head to Toe Assessment*

Infant/Neonatal Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest*

Adult Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest*

Prep and Administration of Emergency Meds*

Crash Carts*

Defibrillators*

Care of Patient in Restraints*

Automated Med Dispensing Systems*

Automated Med Dispensing Systems - List Types*

Electronic Documentation*

Electronic Documentation - List Types*

Care Planning & Discharge Planning*

Antepartum Assessments/Care

Non-Stress Test*

Fetal Heart Rate Patterns*

Contraction Patterns*

Care of Antepartum Patient With

Preterm Labor*

Premature Rupture of Membranes*

Infectious Disease*

Asthma*

Cardiac Diseases*

Diabetes*

Eclampsia*

HELLP Syndrome*

PIH*

Pre-eclampsia*

Placenta Abruptio*

Placenta Previa*

Substance Abuse*

Multiple Births*

Medications Knowledge and Use Of

Oxytocin/Pitocin*

Terbutaline*

Magnesium Sulfate*

Insulin (IV and SQ)*

Cervical Ripening Agents*

Post Partum Maternal Assessment/Care

Care of Patient with an Epidural*

Vital Signs/Pulse Oximetry*

Care of Post-Op Tubal Ligation Patient*

Care of Post C-section Patient*

Care of Post Vaginal Delivery Patient*

Care of Patient with Postpartum Hemorrhage*

Care of Patient with Fetal Demise*

Post Anesthesia Care (Epidural, General, Local, Spinal)*

Breast Care*

Fundal Assessment*

Lochia Assessment*

Episiotomy Assessment/Care*

Perineum Assessment/Care*

Bowel Function Assessment*

Insertion of Catheter (foley or straight)*

Assessment for DVT*

Postpartum Care of the Mother With

Asthma*

Cardiac disease*

Diabetes*

PIH*

Substance Abuse*

Infectious Disease*

Multiple Births*

Newborn Assessment/Care

Apgar Score*

Length/Weight/Chest/Head Measurements*

Infant Identification*

Vital Signs*

Ballard Scale Score*

Dubowitz Scale Score*

Administer Injections to Neonate*

Bathe Infant*

Reflexes*

Thermal-Neutral Environment to Prevent Stress*

Incubator/Isolettes*

Respiratory Distress*

Bulb Suction*

Monitor Bladder and Bowel Patterns*

Bonding Behaviors (Mother/Infant)*

Assist with Circumcision*

Assess Post-Op Circumcision*

Possible Infectious Process*

Neonatal Jaundice/Phototherapy*

Drug Addiction/Withdrawal*

Temperature Regulation Problems*

Phlebotomy and IV Therapy

Insertion, Care and Maintenance of Peripheral IV*

Care of the Patient with Central Line*

Drawing Venous Blood*

Heelstick*

Drawing Blood from Central Line*

Administration of Blood/Blood Products*

Medications

Antibiotics*

Insulin (IV and SQ)*

Oxytocin*

Rhogam*

Analgesics*

Reversal Agents*

PCA for Analgesia*

Patient Education

Breastfeeding*

Car Seat Safety*

Latch-on Procedures*

Positioning*

Use of Electric Breast Pump*

Use of Manual Breast Pump*

Formula Preparation and Feeding*

Infant Caretaking Skills*

Teach Circumcision Care to Parents*

Contraceptives*

Discharge Planning and Infant Requirements*

Electronic Documentation*

Electronic Documentation - List Types*

Information & Agreement

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I certify that the information provided above accurately reflects education received and my experience in each of the clinical areas identified within the last 2 years.*

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The information I have given is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I hereby authorize Fusion Medical Staffing to release this Skills Checklist to staffing clients of Precision Nationwide Staffing. Submit this skills evaluation with your initial application. To be updated annually.

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Antepartum/Postpartum Nursery – Skills Checklist