Abigail Troop
Largo,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
James A Haley VA Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN Staff Nurse
Orlando VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
LPN
Orlando VA Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2020
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
LPN
Cleveland VA Medical Center
06.2005 - 08.2011
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN
Parma Hospital
03.2002 - 06.2005
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Winter Park, FL09.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05.2001
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
Accomplishments
2010 VISN Secretaries award Cleveland VA Medical center CLC LPN
2017 Orlando VA Medical Center Nurse of the year LPN
2013-2017 BLS lead at Lake Baldwin CBOC
2013-2023 Preceptor as LPN then RN
2014-2020 Flu clinic lead for Lake Baldwin/Leadership skills
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
Ambulatory care certification 9/2023- present expires 2028
Additional Information
Wound care nurse on floor at CLC in Cleveland VA Medical center from 2007-2011. Monitored and managed all wound care on unit under supervision of WOund care coordinator.
Preceptor Cleveland VAMC set up precepting program on unit. Attended training for 4 weeks.
Orlando VAMC precepted as LPN 2013-2020 then as RN 2022-2023. Completed Preceptor training levels 1-3.
Timeline
RN
James A Haley VA Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Orlando VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2023
LPN
Orlando VA Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2020
LPN
Cleveland VA Medical Center
06.2005 - 08.2011
LPN
Parma Hospital
03.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cuyahoga Community College
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