Courtney LaRocque
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital Of San Diego
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU setting.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring respiratory support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT- Central Support
Rady Children's Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Float to all units in the hospital including Medical, Surgical, Emergency Department, PICU, CTICU, NICU, Medical Behavioral Unit, and Hematology Oncology
- Remain at bedside as a Patient Safety Monitor to ensure patient safety
- Assist Nurses on the floor with taking vital signs and providing patient care
- Work as a unit clerk answering call lights, phones and doors as well as Perform admissions, discharges and transfers
- Work as a Video Monitor to monitor behaviors and ensure patient safety
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance, social and emotional support.
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT- FLOAT POOL
Scripps Mercy
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Float to all units throughout two hospitals
- Including ED, ICU, BHU, DOU, Tele, Medsurg, Oncology, Trauma, surgical and covid units
- Remain at bedside as a patient sitter and a constant observer to monitor behaviors and keep the patient safe
- Perform bladder scans, EKG and measure vital signs
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- Helen Bernardy Center
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Provide Subacute and Skilled nursing care for medically fragile children
- Providing total care for patients including bathing, diapering, dressing and assisting with meals
- Assisting patients in walkers, gait trainers, and supine standers to gain mobility
- Utilizes appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Country Hills Healthcare Center
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Working independently taking care of 6-12 patients
- Provide high-quality patient care as a CNA within acute-care rehabilitation and nursing-home settings
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags, bathing and other daily activities.
Education
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
San Diego, CASkills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- EPIC documentation
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Licensed RN
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- NRP
- BLS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital Of San Diego
07.2023 - Current
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT- Central Support
Rady Children's Hospital
10.2021 - Current
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT- FLOAT POOL
Scripps Mercy
01.2021 - 10.2021
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- Helen Bernardy Center
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2021
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Country Hills Healthcare Center
09.2018 - 08.2019
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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