Cara Roach
Harrisonburg,VA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
After Hours Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
Harrisonburg, VA
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assessed patients' needs and developed appropriate interventions for effective management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Registered Nurse ICU/ED
Sentara RMH Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Comprehensive critical care knowledge and experience.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve quality of care and reduce adverse events.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication.
- Mentored new nursing staff on clinical procedures, policies, and hospital protocols for quality assurance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara RMH Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Administered IVs, orthopedic devices, and wound dressings.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency department, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during stressful situations, fostering trust and communication.
Surgical Trauma Nursing Assistant
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Advocated for patients' needs, effectively addressing concerns with medical professionals.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA05-2023
Skills
- Comprehensive clinical assessment of critically ill patients
- Patient care planning
- Ethical considerations
- Resource utilization
- Patient management
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Clinical assessment
- End-of-life care
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Emergency response
- Medical records management
Timeline
After Hours Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse ICU/ED
Sentara RMH Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara RMH Medical Center
11.2022 - 07.2023
Surgical Trauma Nursing Assistant
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laurel Ridge Community College