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Correctional Skills Checklist

Please fill in and submit the form below or download the application form here and email to marty@pinnacletravelstaffing.com.

0 = No Experience  1 = Not Performed   2 = Minimal Experience   3 = Proficient

General Nursing

Correctional Health Admissions
Data Collection for Vital Signs/Height/Weight
Assist with Routine Health Services
Assist with First Aide
Initiates Emergency Procedures
Discharge Physicals/Inmates
Supervise Unlicensed Personnel
Pulse Oximetry
Urine Dipstick
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Assist with Basic Treatment Procedures
Wound Care/Debridement
Dressing Changes
Wound Drains (JP/Hemovac)
Positioning/Transferring
Pre-Operative Care/Preparation
Universal Precautions
Center for Disease Control Guidelines

General Nursing, Part 2

Isolation Techniques
Wrist Restraints
Ambulatory Cuffs
Full Restraints
Alarm Systems
Cultural Diversity
Ethnic Awareness

Meds/IV Therapy

Administer PO Medications
Administer IM & SQ Meds
Peripheral IV Insertion
Use of Heparin/Saline Locks
Needle-less Systems
Administer IV Medications
Discontinue Peripheral IVs
Pain Assessment/Management
Venipuncture for Lab Work
Prepare Specimens for Lab

Respiratory

Establish Airway
Assist with Intubation (ETT)
Ventilate with Ambu-bag
Suctioning
Incentive Spirometry
Nasal Cannula
Face Masks
Assessment of Breath Sounds
Ambuing Techniques

Neurology

Neuro Assessment/Vital Signs
Seizure Precautions
Assist with Lumbar Puncture

Administrative Duties

Documentation
Maintain Clinic Flow
Order Supplies/Equipment
Restock Infirmary
Use Computer to Obtain/Enter Info
Assemble Medical Record
Maintain Medical Record
Manager Provides Orders
Schedule Appointments
Maintains Unit Logs/Records
Multi-Disciplinary Planning
OSHA Guidelines
Inmate/Patient Education

Cardiac

Cardiac Assessment Vital Signs
Perform 12-lead EKG
Assist with Code
DEfibrillation/Cardioversion
Cardiac Arrest/CPR

Genitourinary

Straight/Foley Cath Female
Straight/Foley Cath Male
Obtain/Instruct Clean Cath Urine

Gastrointestinal

Assess Bowel Sounds
Assess GI Distress/Bleeding
Insertion/Monitoring NG Tube
Tube Feedings via Flexible Tubes
Care of Patient with Abdominal Wounds
Care of Patient with Drains

Care of Psychiatric Disorders

Intial Assessment
Suicide Risk Assessment
Scizoprenia
Paranoid Psychotic Disorder
Catatonic Psychotic Disorder
Hallucinations
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Suicidal Ideation/Attempts
Delusional Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Cluster A - Paranoid/Schizoid
Cluster B - Antisocial/Borderline
Cluster C - Anxious/Fearful
Delirium
Dementia
Alzheimer's (Dementia)
Amnestic Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Obesity
Alcohol Related Disorders
Drug Related Disorders
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Abuse/Assault
Survivor of Abuse/Violence
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Somatoform Disorders (Pain, etc.)
Developmental Disabilities
ADHD
Crisis Intervention
Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic Milieu
Education or Vocational Training
Drug & Alcohol Education
ElectroConvulsive Therapy
Crisis Management: Homocide
Crisis Management: Violent Individual
Crisis Management: Suicide

Psychotropic Agents

Rapid Tranquilization
Antipsychotic Agents
Hypnotics
Antianxiety Agents
Antidepressants/Mood Elevators
Antimanic Agents
Anticonvulsants
Anticholinergics/Antiparkinsons

Meds Side Effects (Recognition/Management)

Blurred Vision
Constipation
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Gastrointestinal Effects
Hypo/Hypergycemia
Hypotension/Orthostatic
Insomnia
Tachycardia
Urinary Retention
Weight Gain
Parkinsonism
Akathisia
Acute Dystonic Reactions
Tardive Dyskinesia
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Age of Patients Care For

Newborn (Birth - 30 Days)
Infant (30 Days - 1 Year)
Toddler (1 - 3 Years)
Preschooler (3 - 5 Years)
School Age (5 - 12 Years)
Adolescents (12 - 18 Years)
Young Adults (18 - 39 Years)
Middle Adults (39 - 64 Years)
Older Adults (64+ Years)

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