ADEX Medical Staffing - Psych Skills Checklist

Psych 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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General Nursing	1	2	3	4
Admit / Orient Voluntary Clients
Admit / Orient Involuntary Clients
Initial Comprehensive Assessment
Initial Focused Assessment
Initial Screening Assessment
Initiate Care Plan
Reassessment / Update Care Plan
Multi-Disciplinary Planning
Supervise Unlicensed Personnel
Vital Sign Monitoring
Full Restraints
Wrist Restraints
Ambulatory Cuffs
Oxygen Administration
Admin / Monitor Tube Feedings
Insert / Care of Foley Catheter
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Isolation Techniques
Advance Directives
Patient Teaching
Case Manager
Discharge Planning
Discharge Clients
Cultural Diversity
Ethnic Awareness
Forensic Nurse

Care Of Psych Disorders	1	2	3	4
Schizophrenia
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
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Abuse / Assault
Survivor of Abuse / Violence
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Somatoform Disorders (Pain etc.)
Mental Retardation
ADHD
Developmental / Autistic Disorders

Cognitive Disorders	1	2	3	4
Delirium
Dementia
Alzheimer's (Dementia)
Amnestic Disorders

Personality Disorders	1	2	3	4
Cluster A - Paranoid / Schizoid
Cluster B - Antisocial / Borderline
Cluster C - Anxious / Fearful

Eating Disorders	1	2	3	4
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Obesity

Substance-Related Disorders	1	2	3	4
Alcohol -Related
Drug -Related

Interventions / Therapies	1	2	3	4
Crisis Intervention
Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic Milieu
Education or Vocational Training
Drug & Alcohol Education
ElectroConvulsive Therapy

Alternative Therapies	1	2	3	4
Biofeedback
Guided Imagery
Expressive Therapy (Art, Movement)
Massage Therapy
Meditation
Recreational Therapy
Therapeutic Touch

Conducting Psychotherapy	1	2	3	4
Individual
Group
Couple / Family
Behavioral

Meds / IV Therapy	1	2	3	4
Administer PO Medications
Administer NG / GT Meds
Administer Rectal Medications
Administer IM & SQ Meds
Peripheral IV Insertion
Administer IV Medications
Use of Heparin / Saline Locks
Needle - less Systems
Care of Central Lines
Care of PICC Lines
Admin of Hyperalimentation
Admin of Blood / Blood Products
Infusion Pumps
Discontinue Peripheral IVs
Venipuncture Blood Draws
Pain Assessment / Management

Psychotropic Agents	1	2	3	4
Rapid Tranquilization
Antipsychotic Agents
Hypnotics
Antianxiety Agents
Antidepressants / Mood Elevators
Antimanic Agents
Anticonvulsants
Anticholinergics / Antiparkinsons

Meds Side Effects	1	2	3	4
Blurred Vision
Constipation
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Gastrointestinal Effects
Hypo / Hyperglycemia
Hypotension / Orthostatic
Insomnia
Changes in Libido
Tachycardia
Urinary Retention
Weight Gain
Parkinsonism Symptoms
Akathisia (Motor Restlessness)
Acute Dystonic Reactions
Tardive Dyskinesia
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Age Specific Competency	1	2	3	4
Newborn (birth-30 days)
Infant (30 days-1 yrs)
Toddler (1-3 yrs)
Preschooler (3-5 yrs)
School Age (5-12 yrs)
Adolescents (12-18 yrs)
Young Adults (18-39 yrs)
Middle Adults (39-64 yrs)
Older Adults (64 yrs +)

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Form Reviewed by ADEX Clinician - 10/14/2009