Troy Skipper RN, BSN

Nazareth Hospital (Stroke Neuro Tele Unit)

• Assess mental status and level of consciousness.
• Observe for neurological deficits with frequent and serial neurological assessments.
• Assess higher functions like speech, memory, and cognition.
• Observe for changes in mood.
• Watch for seizures
• Monitor vitals signs
• Heparin drips
• Blood Transfusions
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Nazareth Hospital (Tele/Obs Unit)

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

St. Mary Medical Center (Tele/Trauma Unit)

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical telemetry unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.

• Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.
• Recruited, trained and mentored junior financial and support staff to generate ideas, share knowledge and commit to building successful company.
• Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
• Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options to manage, customize and diversify portfolio.
• Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
• Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.

• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
• Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
• Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
• Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
• Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
• Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
• Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
• Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.