AVREY ROCCA RN, BSN
Boston,MA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Wellness Nurse with a proven track record at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Expert in chronic disease management and health education, I foster interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and drive quality improvement initiatives. Passionate about delivering exceptional, evidence-based care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Nurse
Benchmark Senior Living Facility
Brighton, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct regular health assessments and ongoing monitoring of residents’ medical conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and quality of life.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialists to ensure continuity and timely intervention.
Clinical Nurse II / Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse Preceptor
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered complex, patient-centered care to high-acuity vascular and transplant patients.
- Managed advanced medication regimens including high-risk IV infusions, blood product administration, and chemotherapy according to protocol.
- Served as charge nurse, coordinating staffing and leading interdisciplinary rounds.
- Precepted nursing staff and students, emphasizing clinical judgment, safety, and evidence-based practice.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice meetings.
- Served as unit 'skin champion,' performing monthly audits to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Boston College, Connell School of Nursing
Chestnut Hill, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston College, Connell School of Nursing
Chestnut Hill, MA01.2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Health education
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical Training
- Beth Israel Lahey Health, Burlington, MA, Outpatient Medical Oncology
- Lynn Community Health Center, Lynn, MA, Primary Care / Community Health
- Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center, Boston, MA, Outpatient Urology Clinic
- NeighborHealth, South End, Boston, MA, Community Health Primary Care
- New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, Outpatient Orthopedics (Upcoming)
Doctoral Work
Doctor of Nursing Practice Project, Boston College, Co-developed an evidence-based educational initiative focused on contemporary pharmacologic and technological management of Type 2 Diabetes.
Honors And Affiliations
- Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS), Research presenter, 03/26
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Chi Chapter, 11/25
- Back to Basics Champion, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 08/22
- Finalist, Nursing Evidence-Based Research Project, Georgetown University Hospital, 10/22
- Boston College NCAA Division I Varsity Swimmer, 08/17–05/19
- Kevin Conway Swim Award for Leadership, Commitment, and Work Ethic, 05/19
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Wellness Nurse
Benchmark Senior Living Facility
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II / Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse Preceptor
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Boston College, Connell School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston College, Connell School of Nursing