Troy Roberts
Sparks,MD
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 plus years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge/Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
Tampa, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU): Responsibilities include caring for patients with acute medical illness and injuries, post-surgical care, cardiac/telemetry monitoring, veteran/family education, initiating and updating care plans, communication and coordinating of patient care with physicians and inter-disciplinary care team
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
Charge/Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU): Responsibilities include caring for patients with acute medical illness and injuries, post-surgical care, cardiac/telemetry monitoring, veteran/family education, initiating and updating care plans, communication and coordinating of patient care with physicians and inter-disciplinary care team
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
Travel Nurse, Interventional Radiology & Cath Lab
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
Lanham, MD
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Working as a travel nurse in a support role IR, and Cardiac Cath Lab
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
09.2018 - 11.2020
- PACU: Provided skilled direct nursing to post operative patients in PACU, manage progression off anesthesia and promote recovery, monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders, medication administration.
- Employs best nursing practice and clinical judgment to evaluate pt progress and recovery, provide discharge instructions and education to patient and caregiver, communicating and coordinating with interdisciplinary care team.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Working as a travel nurse in a support role in the ICU
- 24 Bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Responsibilities include caring for patients with acute medical illness and injuries, post-surgical care, cardiac/telemetry monitoring, patient/family education, initiating and updating care plans, communication and coordinating of patient care with physicians and inter-disciplinary care team
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Charge/Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
03.2013 - 09.2018
- 18 Bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Responsibilities include caring for patients with acute medical illness and injuries, post-surgical care, cardiac/telemetry monitoring, patient/family education, initiating and updating care plans, communication and coordinating of patient care with physicians and inter-disciplinary care team
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Staff Nurse/Float Pool RN
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
Baltimore, MD
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), 12 bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Emergency Dept, Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology
- Responsibilities include caring for patients with acute medical illness and injuries, post-surgical care, cardiac/telemetry monitoring, patient/family education, initiating and updating care plans, communication and coordinating of patient care with physicians and inter-disciplinary care team
- Pre-Operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-Operative care of patients requiring Interventional Radiology procedures: Biopsies, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar punctures, Kyphoplasty, Fibroid Embolization, Drain placement, Hemodialysis and Central Line placement, Vascular procedures, Pacemaker and ICD placement, Diagnostic Heart Catheterizations, drain placement and other procedures that require Conscious sedation
Charge/Staff Nurse
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Hospital
Baltimore
09.2009 - 08.2014
- Responsibilities include working as charge nurse on a 24 bed Rehab/Skilled unit, supervision of licensed and ancillary staff, providing bedside nursing care, ventilated patients, telemetry monitoring, LVAD & RVAD patients, administration of IV/Drips/PO meds, initiating and updating care plans, coordinating care with physicians, co-workers and families
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Leadership And Management
Western Govenors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD06.2012
Us Army Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
San Antonio, TX09.1994
Skills
- Peritoneal Dialysis, CRRT, TTM, Foley Insertion, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
- Chest Tubes, Post Cardiac/ Neurological Injury Care, Cardiac/Telemetry Monitoring
- Cardiac/Heparin/Insulin Drips, PCA/PCEA, A-Line/CVP monitoring, IV insertion, and maintenance
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion, Suture/Staple Removal, Wound Care, External Fixator Care
- Post-Cardiac Arrest Care, Balloon Pump monitoring
- Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Meditech, Power Chart, Cerner, and Epic Documentation
Affiliations
GROUPS:
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,INC
Volunteer for Special Olympics Maryland
Military History: United States Army: July 1990 - September 1997
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Licensed Number R202387 (Maryland Compact) Expires August 28, 2024
- ACLS: Expires March 2024
- BLS: March 2024
Timeline
Charge/Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Charge/Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2023
Travel Nurse, Interventional Radiology & Cath Lab
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
01.2019 - 02.2023
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
University Of Maryland Medical Center
09.2018 - 11.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Meritus Medical Center
07.2017 - 12.2018
Staff Nurse/Float Pool RN
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
09.2014 - 04.2017
Charge/Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Maryland Medical Center
03.2013 - 09.2018
Charge/Staff Nurse
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Hospital
09.2009 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Nursing: Leadership And Management
Western Govenors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Us Army Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
US Army Academy of Health Sciences