Abygail Roepke
Belle Plaine
Summary
Hardworking healthcare professional with 10+ years of experience in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and outpatient care management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ambulatory Cardiology Clinic
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking when communicating with patient both in-person and through the online portal.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention. Initiating close follow-up with injection timelines and cholesterol and heart failure management.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, giving pts time to voice their questions and concerns and addressing them in a proficient and timely manner.
- Directly responsible for the management of all electrophysiology clinic and procedural scheduling since the addition of an EP provider in November 2024. Provided pts will all necessary pre and post-procedure education ensuring all pre-procedure protocols are met.
- Familiar with multiple patient assistance programs used to ensure our patients are able to received their medications (Frequently submit for Eliquis, Xarelto, Farxiga, Jardiance and Entresto) using both the company copay assistance and full patient assistance applications navigating through state and commercial insurance and ensuring accuracy and required information is included in the application.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities specifically early to end-stage heart failure to align with the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery. Cardiology and Cath Lab representative in our local Nursing and Professional Governance Committee participating in practice changes and projects across the enterprise.
Leading Petty Officer, Current Rank: E-7/HMC
Naval Operational Support Center Minneapolis Expeditionary Medical Facility-Camp Pendleton
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Responsible for the supervision and accountability of 19-36 sailors. Supervised the operations and managed support personnel in all medical support: including vaccination administration, vital signs monitoring, lab draws, and record maintenance and documentation while maintaining patient safety and privacy.
- Maintains 100% training compliance for all 19 sailors including BLS, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and all General Military Training requirements for the fiscal year.
- Extensive leadership experience in a multitude of leadership roles, holding the position of ancillary leading petty officer of EMF Camp Pendleton, directly overseeing all operations and accountability of 38 enlisted and officers from around the country. Ensuring a team of diverse individuals from many different backgrounds can work in unison to achieve all operational readiness requirements.
- Increased operational readiness by conducting thorough training exercises and performance evaluations for junior personnel.
- Maintained strict security protocols while handling classified information, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access or disclosure.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Hospital, Mankato-Progressive Care Unit
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for the coordination and direct patient care in the inpatient setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices. Proficient in airborne, droplet, contact and preventative precautions.
- Working directly with all members of the interdisciplinary team to include providers, residents, respiratory therapists, nursing assistants, pharmacy, and telemetry.
- Have been personally recognized by name by numerous patients for going the extra mile.
- Consistently compassionate and respectful with all patients and families earning multiple daisy nominations.
- Providing patient education on new medications, diagnosis, follow-up requirements etc.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Coborns Pharmacy
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Responsible for data entry, preparation, and dispensing of medication under the supervision of a pharmacist. Extensive knowledge of Medicare, State, and Private Insurance.
- Maintain outpatient workflows, answer phones with professional communication, answer patient complaints, and maintain patient privacy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kingsway Retirement Living
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Assist residents with ADLs, medication administration, feeding, incontinence care, etc.
- Data Entry and care plan reconciliation.
- Providing care and support to residents and their families during end-of-life.
- Extensive experience with residents impacted by dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Pharmacy Technician
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Fully trained in the compounding of sterile products using aseptic technique in accordance with USP 800.
- Experience with both Pyxis 3500 and Pyxis ES automated dispensing machines. Managed the hospital’s CII Safe, monitoring all access and inventory reports.
- Experienced with Medidose and Talyst barcode scanning and prepackaging equipment.
- Experienced with the order input and verification of inpatient medication orders via Essentris, CHCS, and MHS Genesis or Leidos Programs.
- Performed intake, preparation, non-sterile compounding, and dispensing of both non-controlled and controlled medications.
- Frequently interacted with both providers and patients with exceptional customer service skills.
- Directed daily operations of all pharmacy staff as the pharmacy assistant supervisor. Responsible for scheduling and overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications by all staff. Conducted periodic reviews and peer counseling of all technicians.
- Was recognized as the 2017 Navy Junior Pharmacy Technician of the Year.
- Shadowed the labor and delivery unit nurses, assisting in both vaginal and cesarean births.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University
Mankato12.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Electronic Health Record
- Pharmacy Operations
- Cultural Competence/Humility
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care plan development
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1/26/2023 to present (Registration Number: 2510824)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (No longer active)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (Registration Number: 10826084 Exp. Dec 2021)
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB and State Certified)
- Basic Life Support (12/2026)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (3/2021)
- Public Health Nursing License (Registration Number: 33485) (6/2023)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MANKATO
- Medical/Surgical 1: Mayo Mankato-60 hours
- Obstetrics: Fairview Ridges-28 hours
- Pediatrics: Masonic Children's-30 hours
- Geriatrics: Pathstone Senior Living, Mankato-8 hours
- Mental Health: Abbott Northwestern-60 hours
- Community Health: Brown County Public Health, Brown County Jail, Home Healthcare/Hospice, Madelia School Nurse-60 hours
- Medical/Surgical 2: Hennepin County Medical Center-60 hours
- Medical/Surgical 3: Fairview Southdale (To be completed)-90 hours
- Preceptorship: Abbott Northwestern Cardiac ICU - 120 hours
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ambulatory Cardiology Clinic
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mayo Hospital, Mankato-Progressive Care Unit
12.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Coborns Pharmacy
12.2019 - 12.2022
Leading Petty Officer, Current Rank: E-7/HMC
Naval Operational Support Center Minneapolis Expeditionary Medical Facility-Camp Pendleton
08.2019 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kingsway Retirement Living
07.2019 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
09.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University
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