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SHIFT SHEETS

paint-by-numbers shift organization

there's a million things you need to keep track of during a shift - med times, orders, appointments, charting done/to do, what their diet orders are (seriously, don't make the mistake of giving a pre-op NPO a tray), and so much more

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use these sheets to help you keep track of it all - print it double-sided to use 1 paper for 2 shifts

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Please note that these sheets have all been used in my practice & therefore are in line with my facilities policies/procedures. These are not a replacement for facility/unit checklists & some information may not be present or applicable. 

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Blank sheets can be customized to your facility/unit and copied for your own future use - I just ask that you please keep the water mark

 6 PATIENT ACUTE CARE *PRE-FILLED*

For ideal results make sure printer quality is set at 'best'

1 sheet - 6 patients

Version #1 - Updated: 2021Sept05

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some of the info included on this sheet includes:

  • basic patient information like room, Dr, allergies, GOC, and preferred name

  • vital sign monitoring orders, including post-op *monitoring standards, may differ between facilities

  • charting done/to be done 

  • med times

  • ins & outs sites/amounts

  • infusion solution & rate

  • O2 & suction requirements

  • Blood sugar monitoring 

  • orders & appointments 

  • room for notes

  • general shift layout/timing

  • team member names & assignments

  • floor report

& more!

6 PATIENT ACUTE CARE *BLANK*

For ideal results make sure printer quality is set at 'best'

1 sheet - 6 patients

Version #1 - Updated: 2021Sept06


*if your facilities policies are a bit different than those listed on the pre-filled sheet, use this blank sheet to customize & make copies for future use* 

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some of the info included on this sheet includes:

  • basic patient information like room, Dr, allergies, GOC, and preferred name

  • vital sign monitoring orders, including post-op *monitoring standards, may differ between facilities

  • charting done/to be done 

  • med times

  • ins & outs sites/amounts

  • infusion solution & rate

  • O2 & suction requirements

  • Blood sugar monitoring 

  • orders & appointments 

  • room for notes

  • general shift layout/timing

  • team member names & assignments

  • floor report

& more!

4 PATIENT ACUTE CARE *PRE-FILLED*

Key Facts

1 sheet - 4 patients

Version #4 - Updated: 2021Sept05

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some of the info included on this sheet includes:

  • basic patient information like room, Dr, allergies, GOC, and preferred name

  • vital sign monitoring orders, including post-op *monitoring standards, may differ between facilities

  • charting done/to be done 

  • med times

  • ins & outs sites/amounts

  • infusion solution & rate

  • O2 & suction requirements

  • Blood sugar monitoring 

  • orders & appointments 

  • room for notes

  • general shift layout/timing

  • team member names & assignments

  • floor report

& more!

4 PATIENT ACUTE CARE *BLANK*

Key Facts

1 sheet - 4 patients

Version #4 - Updated: 2021Sept06

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*if your facilities policies are a bit different than those listed on the pre-filled sheet, use this blank sheet to customize & make copies for future use* 

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some of the info included on this sheet includes:

  • basic patient information like room, Dr, allergies, GOC, and preferred name

  • vital sign monitoring orders, including post-op *monitoring standards, may differ between facilities

  • charting done/to be done 

  • med times

  • ins & outs sites/amounts

  • infusion solution & rate

  • O2 & suction requirements

  • Blood sugar monitoring 

  • orders & appointments 

  • room for notes

  • general shift layout/timing

  • team member names & assignments

  • floor report

& more!

8 BED DAY SURGERY *PRE-FILLED*

*Double-Sided*

full-length checklists + more available on 'SKILLS' page

1 sheet - 8 beds

Version #1 - Updated: 2021Sept05

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*please note that this sheet is in line with facility-specific workflow on one of my units, information in this sheet might not be in line with your facilities policies & procedures* 

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some of the info included on this sheet includes:

  • bed number

  • OR time

  • admit day of procedure (ADOP) or double-booked bed

  • name, Dr, & surgery

  • return to unit/discharged at times

  • vital signs monitoring planning

  • special labs or DI to be done

  • pre & post-op duties

  • guides for priorities, sheets, IVs, & misc. information

  • plenty of room for notes

& more!

8 BED DAY SURGERY *BLANK*

*Double-Sided*

full-length checklists + more available on 'SKILLS' page

1 sheet - 8 beds

Version #1 - Updated: 2021Sept06

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*if your facilities policies are a bit different than those listed on the pre-filled sheet, use this blank sheet to customize & make copies for future use* 

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some of the info included on this sheet includes:

  • bed number

  • OR time

  • admit to inpatient & double-booked bed checkboxes

  • name, Dr, & surgery

  • return to unit/discharged times

  • vital signs monitoring planning

  • special labs or DI to be done

  • pre & post-op boxes with check boxes

  • empty boxes for you to fill in with your facilities policies/practices to keep in mind

  • plenty of room for notes

& more!

2 PATIENT IN DEPTH RESEARCH & PLANNER

*Double-Sided*

full-length checklists + more available on 'SKILLS' page

1 double-sided sheet - history, planner, meds, & care for 2 patients

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*print double-sided to use all resources, 1 double-sided paper = 1 shift*

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especially helpful in clinical with low quantity patient assignments & instructors who want to know anything and everything

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some of the info on this sheet includes:

  • patient overview

  • head to toe guide

  • orders/appointments/consults

  • vital & lab trends

  • medication sheet

  • shift planner

& more!

1 PATIENT ALL-IN-ONE WITH SBAR

*Double-Sided*

full-length checklists + more available on 'SKILLS' page

1 double-sided sheet - literally EVERYTHING for 1 patient

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*print double-sided to use all resources, 1 double-sided paper = 1 shift*

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ideal for patient transfers & high acuity this sheet is perfect for the times that you need to know it all for just 1 patient - the SBAR guide helps you to learn how to organize information when giving report

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some of the info on this sheet includes:

  • SBAR

  • thorough patient history 

  • most recent full body assessment

  • orders/appointments/consults

  • vital & lab trends

  • medication sheet

  • shift planner

& more!

LTC 4 SHIFT ORGANIZER

*Double-Sided - up to 4 shifts*

Updated: 2022May06

most long-term care shifts means 20+ residents to care for!


between working with other members of the care team, keeping track of who needs dressings, sugars, outings, & a boat load of other tasks - its a lot

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organize your shift & keep track off all you've done/need to do using only 1 sheet for up to 4 shifts

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some of the info on this sheet includes:

  • date/facility location 

  • team members

  • sugars: resident, time, value

  • bowel care: resident, day

  • communications to be made to MD/family

  • dressings: resident, wound + dressing description, notify + chart tracker

  • medication reorder/new tracker

  • misc. task tracker

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SAME VEIN NURSING COLLECTIVE

Disclaimer: Same Vein Nursing Collective will not assume any liability which arises from the use of these materials.


All resources provided on this site are for guidance purposes only. Skills should only be attempted by approved practitioners within their scope of practice.


Skills checklists are strictly to assist with a more comprehensive understanding of the approved policies & procedures within my agency.


Any resources provided on this website should not be used without first confirming your own policies and procedures.

Approved practice will vary be region, regulatory body, and facility. 

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