Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Leadership & Service

Rochelle James

University of California, San Francisco
HOUSTON,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience

Compassionate Critical Care Registered Nurse with 14 years of nursing experience, including 5 years practicing as a Nurse Practitioner, and a passion for caring for critically ill patients. Throughout my career, I have intentionally pursued opportunities that challenged me to grow, strengthened my clinical judgment, and reinforced my commitment to excellence in patient care. As a self-starter with a growth mindset, I am dedicated to serving diverse and underserved communities through compassionate, evidence-based practice, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Shadowing a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist confirmed my desire to pursue nurse anesthesia and build on a career defined by resilience, continuous learning, and service to others.

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

1 Year 6 Months
University of California, San Francisco | 02.2025 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive care for critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity Level I academic medical center.
  • Manage complex patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during emergencies and rapid clinical deterioration.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

1 Year 5 Months
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | 08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Managed very unstable critically ill children 1:2 ratio
  • Titrate vasoactive Medications and sedation
  • Perform procedures at bedside (LP, chest tube insertions, central and arterial lines)
  • Float to CVICU and NICU

Travel Registered Nurse

10 Months
PICU | 09.2022 - 07.2023

Oishei Children's Hospital, Buffalo, NY

Lurie Children's Hospital - Chicago, IL

Kaiser Permanente - Downey, CA

Family Nurse Practitioner

5 Years 5 Months
UT Physicians | 04.2017 - 09.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
  • Administered vaccinations and managed chronic disease treatment protocols effectively.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
  • Educated patients on health management, promoting preventive care and wellness strategies.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

3 Years 6 Months
Texas Children Hospital | 07.2014 - 01.2018
  • Monitored patients' vital signs to ensure timely interventions and optimize care delivery.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated families on care procedures and health management strategies for critical conditions.

Registered Nurse

2 Years 1 Month
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital | 06.2012 - 07.2014
  • Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

Prairie View A&M University | Houston | 05.2012

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Houston | 05.2016

Skills

Critical Care Nursing
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Mechanical Ventilation
Vasoactive Medication Management
Rapid Clinical Decision-Making
Advanced Patient Assessment
Airway Management
Procedural Sedation Knowledge
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient & Family Education
Evidence-Based Practice
Electronic Medical Records (Epic)

Certification

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (Pediatric CCRN) - American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

University of California, San Francisco
02.2025 - CurrentRead More

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2025Read More

Travel Registered Nurse

PICU
09.2022 - 07.2023Read More

Family Nurse Practitioner

UT Physicians
04.2017 - 09.2022Read More

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Texas Children Hospital
07.2014 - 01.2018Read More

Registered Nurse

MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
06.2012 - 07.2014Read More

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Family Nurse Practitioner
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Prairie View A&M University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Nursing
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Leadership & Service

Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program (Current Member)

  • Participate in a mentorship program dedicated to fostering professional development, leadership, and increasing diversity within the nurse anesthesia profession.

Unit Practice Council – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and implement evidence-based practice initiatives, improve patient outcomes, and enhance unit operations.

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
Student Liaison | 2 Years

  • Served as a liaison between students and organizational leadership, promoting student engagement, professional development, and collaboration.

Former Nurse Practitioner Preceptor 

  • Served as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students, providing mentorship, clinical instruction, and guidance to foster critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and professional development.

Smile Train – Young Leadership Circle (Current Member)

  • Support Smile Train's mission to expand access to life-changing cleft care through advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement.

Operation Turkey – Houston Volunteer (Annual)

  • Participate in annual community outreach efforts providing Thanksgiving meals and support to individuals and families in need.
Rochelle James