ADEX Medical Staffing - L&D Skills Checklist

L&D Skills Checklist

This assessment is for determining your experience in the below outlined clinical areas. This checklist will not be used as a determining factor in accepting your application for employment with ADEX Medical Staffing, LLC.

Proficency Scale:

1 = No Experience - Theory only

2 = Limited Experience - Infrequent

3 = Moderate Experience - Able to perform independently

4 = Proficient - Able to perform proficiently and instruct

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Meds/ IV Therapy	1	2	3	4
Administer IM & SQ Meds
Administer IV Medications
Administer PO Medications
Mix IV Infusion w/ Additives
Needle-less Systems
Peripheral IV Insertion
Use of Heparin/ Saline Locks

Administer/Monitor IV Infusions	1	2	3	4
Administer Blood
Administer Blood Products
Antibiotics
Discontinue Peripheral IV's
Draw Blood for Lab Studies
Heparin
Labor Suppressants-Ritordine
Magnesium Sulfate Therapy
Oxytocin Induction/Augmentation
Vital Sign Monitoring

Pulse Oximetry	1	2	3	4
Monitoring
Setup

Intrapartum Phase	1	2	3	4
Contraction Characteristics
Determine Fetal Position
Doppler Ultrasound
Fetoscope
Status of Membranes

External Monitor	1	2	3	4
Abdominal ECG Transducer
Assessment for Clonus
Assessment for Deep Reflexes
Assessment for Edema
Decelerations-Early, Late, Variable
Insert Straight/Foley Catheter
Intake and Output
Internal Monitor
Pelvimetry
Tocotransducer
Ultrasound
Variability/Reactivity

Interventions During Delivery	1	2	3	4
Caesarean Section
Collect Cord Blood Samples
Different ways of identifying an infant
Epidural Anesthesia Monitoring
Eye Prophylaxis
Forceps Vaginal Delivery
General Anesthesia monitoring
Immediate Care of Infant Post-Birth
Labor Room Delivery
Local Infiltration (Preparation)
Physically Examine Newborn
Spinal Anesthesia Monitoring
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery

Bedside Clinical Testing	1	2	3	4
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Urine Dipstick

Ante/Intrapartum Care of	1	2	3	4
Abruptio placenta
Asthma
Cardiac Disease
Cystitis
Diabetes Mellitus
Hemorrhage
Infectious Disease
Malpresentations
Multiple Gestation
Oxytocin Challenge Test
Placenta Previa
Preeclampsia & Eclampsia
Pregnancy-Induced HTN
Premature Labor
Pyelonephritis
Rh Incompatabilities
Sickle Cell Disease

Interventions During Labor	1	2	3	4
Change Woman's Position PRN
Coach Psycholprophylactic Breathing/ Relaxation
Provide Care & Monitor After Rupture of Membranes
Provide Physical Comfort Measures & Support
Support, Guide, Labor Coach PRN

Aseptic Technique Relative to L & D	1	2	3	4
Circulate/Scrub for a Postpartum Tubal Ligation
Scrub for a Caesarean Section
Setup a Caesarean Section Table
Setup a Delivery Table
Assist with Fetal Scalp Blood Sampling
Assist with Placement of Fetal Scalp
Assist with Placement of Intrauterine cath
Electrodes for Internal Fetal Monitoring
Perform a Vaginal Exam

Postpartum Phase	1	2	3	4
Apply Ice to Perineum
Assess Homan's Sign
Bladder Distention
C-Section Incision Care
Episiotomy Care
Fundus Consistency/Location
Inititate Fundal Massage PRN
Insert Straight/Foley Catheter
Lochia Assessment
Manage Postpartum Pain
Postpartum Assessment
Provide/Instruct Perineal Care
Initiate Post-Anesthesia Care (Epidural, General, Spinal)
RhoGam Administration

Parent/Infant Bond	1	2	3	4
Assist/Instruct Breastfeeding
Discharge Teaching
Foster Parent/Infant Bonding

Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	1	2	3	4
Adult (Assist w/ Intubation, Drugs, Defib)
Infant

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Form Reviewed by ADEX Clinician - 10/14/2009