Roberta L. Hock
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Godfrey,IL
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Driven Clinical Instructor experienced in developing and delivering innovative clinical education programs. Achieved positive student outcomes through effective lesson plan and curricula development while enhancing patient care. Focused on fostering supportive learning environments that empower students to achieve personal and professional goals.
Work History
Clinical Instructor
7 Years 1 Month- Developed weekly patient assignments for students to enhance hands-on learning experiences
- Served as resource for students in the clinical area
- Advised and assisted students with clinical evaluation
- Acted as a resource for students in the clinical area.
- Ensured student adherence to hospital procedures and policies to promote safe clinical practice
- Led post conference huddles
Clinical Instructor
8 Years 9 Months- Developed weekly patient assignments for students to enhance clinical learning experiences
- Served as resource for students in the clinical area
- Advised and assist students with clinical evaluation
- Acted as a resource for students in the clinical area.
- Ensured students understood and adhered to hospital procedures and policies to maintain compliance and safety
- Led post conference huddles
Clinical Instructor
8 Years 9 Months- Advise and assist students with clinical evaluation
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students to enhance collaborative learning
- Advised and assisted students with clinical evaluation
- Acted as a resource for students in the clinical area.
- Assisted students with conflict resolution
- Led post conference huddles
Transplant Coordinator
11 Years 3 Months- Provide comprehensive care to post transplant patients in the outpatient setting
- Educated potential patients and families about transplant processes and expectations
- Provide education to potential patients and their families about transplant
- Collaborated with coordinators to manage organ placement calls
- Triaged phone calls from patients and families, facilitating communication with physicians
- Delivered transplant education to nursing staff, enhancing overall care quality
Interim Manager Transplant Services
11 Months- Managed transplant department staff, aligning actions with departmental and hospital vision.
- Coordinated operations and services within the department and integrated with other departments.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care and support departmental objectives. to provide quality patient care. Currently preparing to update department on policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards. Planned, administered, and directed nursing care to families of pediatric patients and assessed their needs. Demonstrate a high level of clinical leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex client care. Utilizes skills necessary to identify, coordinate, and/or identify discipline-specific education, as well as training in leadership, professional staff development and emerging needs, to all levels of staff.
Lung Transplant Coordinator
2 Years 11 Months- Coordinated comprehensive outpatient care for post lung transplant patients, ensuring continuity and support during recovery.
- Educated potential patients and their families about lung transplant processes, enhancing understanding and preparedness for surgery.
- Provide education to potential patients and their families about lung transplant.
- Work with other coordinators in taking call for organs to be placed.
Registered Nurse
6 Years 3 Months- Provide comprehensive care to patients with a variety of diagnoses such as:
- Congenital heart disease
- Heart and Lung Transplants
- Cardiomyopathy
- Led charge nurse responsibilities, overseeing daily operations and ensuring patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient care with medical team, facilitating effective communication and treatment plans.
- Implemented and documented patient and family education, enhancing understanding of care plans and improving patient outcomes.
- Preceptor for new nurses.
- Preceptor for nursing students.
- Provided patient services at Heart Center.
Administrative Supervisor
9 Months- Coordinated bed assignments for efficient admissions process.
- Oversaw staffing levels to maintain quality patient care.
- Addressed and resolved unexpected issues to maintain workflow.
Education
Master’s - Nursing – Leadership Focus
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Skills
Mentoring students
Patient safety
Safety protocols
Clinical guidance
Conflict resolution
Patient care
Quality improvement
Group facilitation techniques
Small group instruction
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC), CPR, PALS
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Goldfarb School of Nursing
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Instructor
Truman State University
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Instructor
Southeast Missouri State University
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Transplant Coordinator
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
07.2015 - CurrentRead More
Interim Manager Transplant Services
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2015Read More
Lung Transplant Coordinator
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
09.2011 - 08.2014Read More
Administrative Supervisor
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2009Read More
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
06.2005 - 09.2011Read More
Barnes - Jewish College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing, RN
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Barnes – Jewish College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Webster University
Master’s from Nursing – Leadership Focus
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Spalding University
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Presentations
- Mayersohn, G. S., Hock, R., Rozier, M., Cole, C., ... & Shields, V. (April 2022). Supporting solid organ transplant patients in transitioning to adult healthcare. Poster presentation given at St. Louis Children’s Perspectives in Pediatrics conference, St. Louis, MO.
- Hock, R., Rozier, M., Cole, C., ... & Rasp, P. (February 2024). Transitioning Pediatric Patients to Adult Healthcare Post Solid Organ Transplant. Poster presentation given at NATCO 49th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas.
- Hock, R., Rozier, M., Cole, C., ... & Rasp, P. (April 2025). Transitioning Pediatric Patients to Adult Healthcare Post Solid Organ Transplant. Poster presentation given at 2025 Perspectives in Pediatrics Conference-Promoting Progress in Pediatrics through Collaborative Care.