KAREN ROCA
Barrington,RI
Summary
Bilingual Family Nurse Practitioner student with over 10 years in nursing, specializing in chronic disease management and patient education. Clinical training includes family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and palliative care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that prioritizes patient involvement.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Family Medicine
Greenville Primary Care
Greenville, RI
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Delivered supervised outpatient primary care to adolescent, adult, and older adult patients, enhancing overall patient health outcomes.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions through medication management, diagnostic testing, preventive care, and follow-up, contributing to improved patient care continuity.
- Obtain comprehensive and focused histories, perform physical examinations, and develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans with the preceptor.
- Conducted health screenings, lifestyle counseling, and personalized patient education to promote health awareness and empower patient self-management.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Family Medicine
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Delivered supervised primary care to diverse patient population, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute visits to enhance overall health outcomes.
- Honed clinical decision-making skills through comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and patient education, improving patient understanding and engagement in care.
- Conducted patient assessments to gather health histories and current concerns.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Women's Health
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted preventive women's health visits, gynecologic assessments, contraception counseling, health screenings, patient education, and treatment planning.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Pediatric Primary Care
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted well-child and acute pediatric visits, developmental surveillance, immunizations, preventive care, and family-centered education.
Specialty Clinical Experience - Pain Management
Comprehensive Pain Management
, RI
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Observed evaluation and management of patients with acute and chronic pain, including focused assessments, medication management, and multimodal approaches to pain control.
RN Case Manager
Amedisys
Warwick, RI
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided skilled nursing assessment and management for patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed medications, wound care, pain management, post-operative recovery, patient/family education, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Palliative Care
PACE Organization of Rhode Island
, RI
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Participated in care of older adults with complex chronic illness, including symptom management, medication review, goals-of-care discussions, and interdisciplinary care.
RN Case Manager
BAYADA Home Health Care
Providence, RI
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided skilled nursing care for chronic illness and post-surgical needs, including wound care, medication management, pain assessment, and ongoing monitoring.
- Completed OASIS documentation, coordinated individualized plans of care, and supervised CNAs and home health aides.
Case Manager RN
Amedisys
Warwick, RI
01.2015 - 11.2020
- Managed patients with chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, CHF, and asthma.
- Performed nursing assessments, monitored changes in condition, educated patients and families, and coordinated interdisciplinary care.
Registered Nurse
Saint Jude's Homecare
Cranston, RI
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided nursing care across the lifespan, including medication management, IV therapy, wound care, and patient/family education.
- Supervised CNAs and home health aides.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Rhode Island01-2012
Skills
- Health assessments
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatment planning
- Acute management
- Chronic management
- Preventive health
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Laboratory interpretation
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Health promotion
- Cultural competency
- Patient communication
Affiliations
- GPA 3.7
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, Rhode Island, Active, 2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR), Current
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, Pending graduation and national certification
- APRN Licensure, Rhode Island, To be obtained following graduation and national certification
Scholarly Activities
Proyecto Despertar - Latino Diabetes Education and Prevention Project, Salve Regina University, 2026, Developed a culturally responsive diabetes education and prevention program for Latino adults., Integrated diabetes screening, nutrition education, physical activity, peer support, family involvement, community resources, and self-management strategies., Developed outcome measures addressing A1C, participant knowledge, attendance, and program feedback.
Degree
BSN, RN
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Family Medicine
Greenville Primary Care
01.2026 - 08.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Family Medicine
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
01.2026 - 05.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Women's Health
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
09.2025 - 12.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Pediatric Primary Care
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
09.2025 - 12.2025
Specialty Clinical Experience - Pain Management
Comprehensive Pain Management
09.2025 - 12.2025
RN Case Manager
Amedisys
01.2025 - 08.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Palliative Care
PACE Organization of Rhode Island
09.2024 - 12.2024
RN Case Manager
BAYADA Home Health Care
10.2021 - 07.2022
Case Manager RN
Amedisys
01.2015 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Saint Jude's Homecare
07.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Salve Regina University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island