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Leslie Rochefort

San Diego,CA

Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with over eight years of experience in patient care. My career reflects a strong ability to adapt and remain level-headed in challenging, high-stress environments. I actively seek opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge to enhance my practice while being deeply committed to delivering the highest quality of care for every student.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Rady Children's Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducts patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Oversee various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Provide targeted care and treatment to various pediatric patients.
  • Assess and document changes in patient's condition and carry out need accordingly.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Float Registered Nurse

Banner Healthcare
08.2018 - 04.2025
  • Clinical Expertise: Proficient in neonatal and pediatric care, including ventilator management, IV therapy, and administration of medications.
  • Assessment and Intervention: Strong ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and implement evidence-based interventions for critically ill patients.
  • Critical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations, enabling quick and effective decision-making.
  • Family-Centered Care: Skilled in providing education and emotional support to families, promoting understanding and involvement in care plans.
  • Collaboration: Effective communicator and team player, experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to float between NICU and PICU settings, adjusting to varying patient acuity and unit protocols.

Travel Registered Nurse

Rady's Children's Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2025
  • Neonatal Intensive Care: In-depth knowledge of care for premature and critically ill infants, including management of respiratory distress and metabolic disorders.
  • Patient Assessment: Expertise in performing detailed assessments and monitoring vital signs to identify and respond to changes in patient condition.
  • Mechanical Ventilation Management
  • Invasive Monitoring (e.g., arterial lines, central lines)
  • Phlebotomy and Blood Draws
  • Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Management
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Crisis Intervention and Emergency Response
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Family Communication: Strong interpersonal skills in providing emotional support and education to families, fostering understanding and involvement in care decisions.
  • Clinical Procedures: Competent in performing essential interventions, including intubation, venipuncture, and central line placements with precision.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Analytical Skills: Excellent critical thinking and decision-making abilities, enabling swift and effective responses in high-pressure situations.
  • Infection Prevention: Adherence to strict infection control protocols to ensure a safe and sterile environment for patients.
  • Documentation Proficiency: Skilled in maintaining accurate and compliant electronic health records (EHR), ensuring continuity of care.
  • Commitment to Professional Growth: Dedicated to ongoing learning through professional development opportunities, certifications, and staying current with advancements in neonatal care.
  • Floated 50% to ACU, PICU, CVICU Respiratory, Med/Surg

Travel Registered Nurse

Tucson Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Join RN team in 42-bed level III unit
  • Responsible for the direct patient care of complex NICU patients with tracheotomy, gastronomy tubes, ventilators, PICC lines, etc.

Travel Registered Nurse

Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Joined RN team in 30-bed unit
  • Provide patient care, emotional support, and encouragement to level-II NICU patients
  • Floated 10% of the time

Registered Nurse

Riley Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Performed daily management of neonates including, physical assessment, administration of prescribed medications
  • Responsible for the direct patient care of complex NICU patients with vents, jets, oscillators, and cooling
  • Collect specimens through heel sticks, arterial sticks, and vamps
  • Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures
  • Prepare and assist with advanced practice procedures including: bladder tap, lumbar punctures, UAC/UVC insertions, and intubations
  • Plan and provide safe and effective continuity of care for critically ill patient through management of care with interdisciplinary team
  • Provide emotional support, encouragement, education, and status reports to families of NICU infant

Patient Care Technician

St. Vincent Women's Hospital
11.2014 - 08.2017
  • Obtain and record vital signs, intake/output amounts, nutrition status and document assessments using EMR
  • Assist medical team with labs and surgical procedures
  • Transported patients, equipment, and specimens throughout the hospital
  • Assist mothers with breast-feeding, provided education relating to infant and self-care
  • Maintained patient records and identification information in computer system
  • Entered data into computer for billing
  • Trained new associates in appropriate clerical and clinical duties

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
08-2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05-2013

Skills

  • Clinical proficiency
  • Patient Assessment and Intervention
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaborative family and Staff Engagement
  • Highly Adaptable
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Crisis Intervention and Emergency Response
  • Highly Communicative
  • Outstanding Analytical Skills
  • Commitment to Professional Growth
  • First aid and CPR

Certification

  • Arizona Nursing License, #219260
  • California Nursing License, #95196640
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, NRP
  • Basic Life Support, BLS

Hobbies and Interests

  • Wilderness Medicine
  • Rock Climbing
  • Surfing
  • Community Outreach

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Rady Children's Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Rady's Children's Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2025

Travel Registered Nurse

Tucson Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2019

Float Registered Nurse

Banner Healthcare
08.2018 - 04.2025

Travel Registered Nurse

Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse

Riley Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018

Patient Care Technician

St. Vincent Women's Hospital
11.2014 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University

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