Billie N. LaRocque
Minot,ND
Summary
23 years of nursing experience including inpatient, outpatient, and community settings in various roles (staff nurse, charge nurse, nursing supervisor, manager, instructor). Expertise in surgical, medical, orthopedics, neuro, cardiac, pediatrics, and public health. Experienced nursing professional offering not only clinical expertise, but leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. I am organized, punctual, and team-oriented ready to join your team!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Manager/Instructor
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered hands-on presentations and lectures to complement course concepts and explain experiment requirements.
- Supervised faculty members and students to promote lab safety and prevent hazards.
- Selected and developed new lab activities and experiments to engage students and enforce course curriculum.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised daily nursing activities and general operations while delivering exceptional care and building solid nursing teams for Surgical Units at TMC.
- Supervised hiring, training and development of nursing and PCT staff.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Managed over 6 nursing staff and 4-6 assistants caring for 34 patients per shift.
- Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately.
- Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates.
- Promoted team education, audited services, monitored medications and oversaw wound care to meet department and facility objectives.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
Community Health Nurse/Care Manager
CSKT Tribal Health
Elmo, MT
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised daily nursing activities and general operations while delivering exceptional care and building solid nursing team for Surgical Unit at Tucson Medical Center.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Managed over 6 nursing staff and 4-6 assistants caring for 34 patients.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Providence Health & Services
Polson, MT
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Staff Nurse
Tucson Medical Center / RN Float Pool
Tucson, AZ
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Supervised hiring, training and development of nursing and PCT's.
- Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
- Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates.
- Promoted team education, audited services, monitored medications and oversaw wound care to meet department and facility objectives.
Registered Nurse
Concentric Healthcare Solutions / RN
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Clinical Instructor/Liaison
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
- Improved nursing programs through collaboration with department heads, faculty and staff.
- Strengthened community outreach and maximized awareness by providing education and preventive services to community.
Clinic Manager
CS&KT Kicking Horse Job Corp
Ronan, MT
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Strengthened and aligned daily operations with patient needs based on collected feedback and continuous improvement plans.
- Managed clinical budgets, billing systems and insurance negotiations.
- Tracked, organized and counted clinic stock and supplies.
- Supervised internal and external communications by answering queries and complaints.
- Implemented policy changes and communicated information and procedures through organizational staff meetings.
Education
BSN -
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT06.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT06.2000
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Effective prioritization
- Team management
- Problem resolution
- Procedure development
- Care plan management
- Performance management
- Patient care management
- Duty delegation
- Clinical Instruction
- Emotional awareness
- Effective communication
- Community outreach
- Reliable and trustworthy
Timeline
Lab Manager/Instructor
Salish Kootenai College
08.2022 - 01.2024
Clinical Nurse Leader
Tucson Medical Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
Community Health Nurse/Care Manager
CSKT Tribal Health
09.2019 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Providence Health & Services
03.2019 - 08.2019
Staff Nurse
Tucson Medical Center / RN Float Pool
08.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical Nurse Leader
Tucson Medical Center
10.2015 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Concentric Healthcare Solutions / RN
10.2014 - 10.2015
Clinical Instructor/Liaison
Salish Kootenai College
08.2012 - 08.2014
Clinic Manager
CS&KT Kicking Horse Job Corp
07.2011 - 08.2012
BSN -
Salish Kootenai College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
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